Registered Dietitian

• Kent Campus - Kent
• Staff/Unclassified
• Closing on: Jul 13 2025
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• UCS Personnel and Management - Kent Campus [101319]
  
  

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Job Title

Registered Dietitian

Physical Location:

Kent Campus - Kent, OH

Salary

$59,075 - $60,000

Basic Function

Supports the nutritional operations of University Culinary Services with a primary focus on accurate data entry within the menu management system and ensuring items are correctly labeled with allergens, ingredients, and nutritional information. Collaborates with the Assistant Director, Registered Dietitian (RD) to guide and counsel students with dietary needs, food allergies, and medical nutrition concerns, in addition to training staff members. Reports to Associate Director, Operational Excellence, University Culinary Services.

Additional Basic Function – If Applicable

None.

Examples Of Duties

Duties/essential functions may include, but not be limited to, the following:

Input and maintain accurate nutrition, ingredient, and allergen information in the menu management system that supports all campuses. Work closely with culinary and procurement teams to ensure up-to-date ingredient and recipe information.

Assist the Assistant Director, RD, in providing nutritional counseling to students with dietary restrictions, allergies, and special dietary needs.

Participate in student outreach efforts, including educational events, dining hall tours, and nutrition awareness programs (such as Future Flashes, Destination Kent State, and Kent Interhall Council).

Oversee maintenance and troubleshooting of campus digital menu boards, website integrations, and mobile applications displaying nutritional information. Work with integration partners , IT division and food service teams to resolve issues related to the displayed accuracy and functionality of nutrition-related technology.

Provide training and support to culinary staff on how to utilize digital nutrition display systems effectively.

Verify and audit nutritional data for accuracy and compliance with university and regulatory standards. Collaborate with culinary leadership to ensure compliance with food safety and allergen management best practices; this includes reviewing ingredient labels, may contains statements, and manufacturing protocols to ensure that menu and labeling is accurate.

Develop nutrition-related educational materials in partnership with centers across campus, including but not limited to: Employee Health and Wellness, Kent State of Well-Being, DeWeese Health Center, and the CARES Center.

Support campus-wide initiatives to promote balanced eating and food inclusiveness.

Support departmental initiatives related to sustainability, wellness, and accessibility.

Provide training of culinary staff on food and allergen safety.

Perform related duties as assigned.

Additional Examples Of Duties – If Applicable

None.

Minimum Qualifications

Master's degree in nutrition, dietetics, or a related field. Two years of related experience.

License/Certification

Registered Dietitian (RD) credential through the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR).

Knowledge Of

Food safety and allergen management best practices

Human nutrition and the role of nutrients in health and disease

Awareness of population health trends and strategies for promoting balanced eating and food inclusiveness

Skill In

Written and interpersonal communication

Providing educational information regarding nutrition

Ability To

Define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions

Provide training on nutrition and other related topics

Perform basic mathematics (e.g. add, subtract, multiply, and divide whole numbers)

Attend to details and ability to manage data accurately

Work collaboratively with stakeholders

Stay updated on trends in collegiate dining nutrition and technology to enhance service offerings

Preferred Qualifications – If Applicable

Experience in a university or college dining environment

Experience in food service, menu management systems (FoodPro, NutriSlice, Jamix, etc.) nutrition technology

Experience with nutrition-related student counseling or education

Experience collaborating with outside vendors

Assessments

Asterisk (*) indicates knowledge, skills, abilities which require assessments

Working Conditions / Physical Requirements

None.

Working Schedule

Monday - Friday 8 AM - 5 PM or otherwise discussed with your supervisor.

Additional Information

Kent State University is committed to creating a community that is culturally and intellectually diverse and to attracting and retaining a diverse staff. We strive to create and maintain working and learning environments that respect differences, and are inclusive, welcoming, respectful and kind.

Must pass a security check.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Job Description

For official job descriptions, visit www.kent.edu/hr.

Kent State University is a Smoke-Free, Tobacco-Free University effective July 1, 2017. Smoking and tobacco use are not permitted on any of Kent State’s campuses or other locations and properties that are owned, operated, or leased by Kent State, both domestic and international. For additional details, visit www.kent.edu/smoke-free.

Disclaimer

The intent of this description is to illustrate the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and should not be interpreted to describe all the specific duties and responsibilities that may be required in any particular position. Directly related experience/education beyond the minimum stated may be substituted where appropriate at the discretion of the Appointing Authority. Kent State University reserves the right to revise or change job duties, job hours, and responsibilities.

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