Dietitian

Position Information

UC Riverside's Dining Services is recruiting for a Dietitian. The full salary range for the Dietitian is $57,700–$99,300 annually, with an expected pay scale up to $78,500 annually. Salary offers are based on education, licensure and certifications, experience, and other business and organizational needs. The Dietitian plays a critical role in upholding the quality, safety, and nutritional integrity of all food services provided by Dining and Hospitality Services.

Collaborating closely with culinary, operational, and administrative teams, the Dietitian ensures that menus and meals served across campus align with established dietary guidelines, food safety regulations, and the evolving wellness goals of a diverse student body. Core responsibilities include guiding the development of balanced, inclusive, and allergen‑conscious menus; ensuring regulatory compliance with local, state, and federal nutrition standards; and leading initiatives that promote healthy eating habits within the campus community.

The Dietitian also oversees nutrition labeling and communication efforts, supports ongoing training of dining staff on nutrition‑related topics, conducts regular audits of dining facilities for compliance and quality assurance, and offers one‑on‑one consultations for students with special dietary needs, including food allergies, intolerances, medical conditions, and religious or lifestyle‑based dietary preferences. By integrating nutrition science with hospitality best practices, this role directly contributes to a safe, satisfying, and health‑focused dining experience for all campus patrons.

Required:

hold a valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record, and/or enroll in the California Employer Pull Notice Program. Applicants must have current work authorization when accepting a UCR staff position. Currently, we are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for staff.

As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.

• Bachelor’s degree in a related area and/or equivalent experience/training.
• Advanced degree.
• Preferred:
  Degree in Nutrition or Dietetics.

• 4–7 years of related experience.
• Experience with menu planning and ensuring compliance with dietary requirements (e.g., allergies, cultural needs, age groups).
• Experience with individualized nutrition counseling.
• Experience with nutritional analysis.
• Prior experience in culinary food service operations.
• Experience designing, implementing, and evaluating nutrition programs.
• Experience coordinating with staff, volunteers, vendors, and healthcare professionals.
• Experience in organizing events, training staff, or managing nutrition‑related projects.
• Experience working within the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP).
• Experience with tools for data tracking, reporting, and health assessments.
• Experience creating meal plans.

• Thorough knowledge of food and production.
• Thorough verbal and written communication in the English language, active listening, dynamic flexibility, critical thinking, and ability to multi‑task and ensure effective time management.
• Thorough decision‑making and reasoning skills, and ability to develop original ideas to solve problems including operations analysis and quality control analysis.
• Thorough and effective interpersonal and work leadership skills to provide guidance to all levels of personnel.
• Intermediate computer application skills.
• Ability to relate effectively and sensitively to diverse, multi‑cultural populations.
• Skills to interpret trends, define problems, conceptualize solutions and convert complex medical, nutrition and health information into practical applications. Demonstrated creativity, resourcefulness and use of original ideas in the performance of duties.

• Skills in setting priorities and accomplishing projects with detail and accuracy.
• Demonstrated skills in development and…