District Registered Dietitian

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Sodexo’s Universities Segment is seeking a dynamic District Registered Dietitian to provide nutrition and wellness support across university accounts in the Northeast Pennsylvania region. The District Registered Dietitian will support up to five university accounts and may provide temporary support to other regions as business needs arise. The home account for this position is Lehigh University in Bethlehem, PA. This is an on‑site position at Lehigh University with Approximately 40% travel annually within Northeast Pennsylvania to support accounts in the district.

3 weeks vacation and 3 personal days!
Reimbursement for AND dues, state licensure fees, and CDR renewal!
Money toward continuing education events!
Up to $5000 tuition reimbursement annually!

Candidates must reside in Pennsylvania and within reasonable driving distance of district accounts. 

• Provide nutrition support for five universities through collaboration with executive leadership, operations, marketing, and university health centers.
• Provide oversight of our special dining programs, including My Zone, Simple Servings, Simply3, Mindful, and Vegan offerings by conducting regular dining services audits and training managers and culinary teams to ensure program excellence.
• Serve as a campus liaison between students and dining services to accommodate students' dietary needs and adapt offerings to reflect emerging trends in nutrition. 
• Establish and/or implement standards for client satisfaction and monitor performance against those standards

Compensation is fair and equitable, partially determined by a candidate's education level or years of relevant experience. Salary offers are based on a candidate's specific criteria, like experience, skills, education, and training. Sodexo offers a comprehensive benefits package that may include:

• Medical, Dental, Vision Care and Wellness Programs
• 401(k) Plan with Matching Contributions
• Paid Time Off and Company Holidays
• Career Growth Opportunities and Tuition Reimbursement

More extensive information is provided to new employees upon hire.

• Registered Dietitian credentialed with CDR and licensed in PA;
• expert on dietary preferences and allergies and serve to guide nutritional choices accordingly;
• excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to effectively communicate with stakeholders at all levels;
• ability to effectively engage, motivate and influence others regarding their nutrition;
• strong presentation skills;
• ability to manage competing priorities with the ability to adapt the changing needs of the role;

At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better everyday for everyone and build a better life for all. We believe in improving the quality of life for those we serve and contributing to the economic, social, and environmental progress in the communities where we operate. Sodexo partners with clients to provide a truly memorable experience for both customers and employees alike. We do this by providing food service, catering, facilities management, and other integrated solutions worldwide.

Our company values you for you; you will be treated fairly and with respect, and you can be yourself. You will have your ideas count and your opinions heard because we can be a stronger team when you’re happy at work. This is why we embrace diversity and inclusion as core values, fostering an environment where all employees are valued and respected. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to individuals regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender identity, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, military status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. If you need assistance with the application process, please complete this form.

Minimum Education Requirement:

Master's degree with completion of required coursework and supervised practice as dictated by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND) 

For those eligible for the registration exam prior to 1/1/24:

Bachelor's degree with completion of required coursework and supervised practice as dictated by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND) 

Credentials Requirement:

Meets eligibility requirements for Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RD/RDN) by the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) and will become registered within 120 days of hire.  In some states and/or facilities the RD/RDN credentials is required at the time of hire
Certification/licensure as required by state(s) of practice. In some states and/or facilities state certification/licensure is required at the time of hire

Minimum Functional Experience - 3 years work experience in health care including hospitals, nursing homes, assisted or independent living facilities, long-term care, retirement homes, or clinics + registered dietitian