Registered Dietitian​/Nutrition Educator-Culinary Services

Registered Dietitian/Nutrition Educator-Culinary Services

Posting Number: 2016276T

Posting End Date: 03/15/2026

Location: Athens, OH

Job Summary: Works in Culinary Services promoting healthy eating and nutrition and assisting in creating individualized or group meal plans to ensure customers obtain the nutrition they need and are well informed of healthy options. Creates and maintains updated nutritional information, cards, and nutrition education programs. Assists in marketing material that promotes healthful dining in all Culinary venues and provides training programs to other staff as directed.

Responsibilities:

• Assists in the planning of base menus and special event menus to maximize healthy options.
• Assists with research, testing, and evaluation of products for use in menu and recipe development.
• Coordinates the nutrient analysis and nutrition education programs.
• Creates and maintains nutrition cards and electronic information for Culinary Services; provides updated information to staff on the latest findings in the field of nutrition and healthful eating.
• Works collaboratively with marketing to create materials that promote healthy eating.
• Educates customers on the importance of nutrition, conducts nutrition education programs for Culinary staff and student meal plan holders.
• Prepares reports as requested.
• Provides training to other staff.
• Actively contributes as a staff member to uphold the inclusion of all people in daily work and interactions.

Minimum Qualifications: Requires a Bachelor’s degree in a related field and 5 or more years of related professional experience, or equivalent education and experience. Healthcare professionals must hold, or be eligible for, appropriate licensure as required by position.

Preferred Qualifications: Experience in culinary services, knowledge of current nutrition legislation and guidelines, and ability to develop and evaluate health education and screening programs.

Benefits:

• Medical, vision, dental
• Basic and supplemental life
• Winter break closure
• Paid holidays
• Educational benefits for you and eligible dependents
• Sick leave, vacation, and retirement
• Other benefits such as tuition waiver, 12‑week parental leave, adoption reimbursement, transgender care, flextime, flexplace, counseling and mental health care, and professional development programs.

Application Process: Applications accepted until midnight (Eastern Time Zone) on the posting end date. Required documents include a detailed cover letter, current resume, and a list of at least three professional references with current contact details, including email addresses.

Open to the Public and Internal Candidates: This position is being posted internally to the department, university, and to the public simultaneously.

EEO Statement: Ohio University is proud of its rich history and, as part of our ongoing efforts to provide and support a transformative learning experience, we affirm our commitment to fostering a welcoming and respectful workforce and community. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration free from discrimination on the basis of age, ancestry, color, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, military service or veteran status, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, status as a parent or foster parent, or any other bases under the law.

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