Registered Dietitian
Job Description
General Notes UT Austin offers a competitive benefits package that includes: 100% employer-paid basic medical coverage Free Capital Metro bus rides Retirement contributions Paid vacation, sick time and holidays Career growth & professional development Please visit our Human Resources (HR) website at https://hr.utexas.edu/ to learn more about the total benefits offered when you join our team!
The Division of Student Affairs supports all members of the university community through our mission of developing programs and services that allow everyone to thrive and contribute to the dedicated excellence at the core of our institutional mission. We model diversity and inclusion by providing open, welcoming and inclusive environments in which to work, live and learn.
PurposeTo provide professional nutrition services, programming, and education for University Housing and Dining while ensuring compliance with federal and local guidelines for efficient operations within all UHD Dining Units.ResponsibilitiesStudent / Community Programming: Plan and implement effective nutrition programming in collaboration with Purchasing & Culinary teams to develop resources to support nutritional education efforts in accordance to HIPAA, American Disabilities Act (ADA), and FERPA guidelines. Partnering with Sustainability to bring in local farmers and other vendors. Developing a student team to participate in nutrition education. Cooking classes collaboration with culinary team. Supervise part-time student staff. Student Counseling: Provide support to students with nutritional counseling requirements and/or concerns and/or special dietary needs. Teaching how to navigate our websites as part of student education. Play an integral part in menu and recipe development as well as appropriate upkeep of the Food Pro and/or prevailing food management system, including input of ingredients, nutrition facts, and allergen data for inventory items analysis, approval of recipes, and menu management. Working with purchasing to include allergen free sections of C Stores. Lead the Grab & Go nutritional labelling. Serve as a liaison and foster collaboration with other campus professionals and departments. Work with dining leadership in collaborating with the University of Texas Nutritional Institute to highlight UHD and Longhorn Hospitality nutritional programs.Advise on policies and procedures to ensure compliance with regulations mandated by local, state, and federal agencies related to food safety, health, labeling, food allergies, and nutrition. Staff training to include Allergen and Serve Safe Training. Conduct quality assurance audits and Food Safety Audits of food service programs and dining operations. Performs other duties and projects as assigned.
Required Qualifications Bachelors Degree in Nutrition, Dietetics or similar field.At least 1 year supervisory experience.At least 2 years’ experience providing nutrition services and education.Registered Dietitian American Dietetic Association or similar.Ability to complete and maintain University Housing and Dining Food Safety Training and or ServSafe.Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.
Preferred QualificationsMasters Degree.At least 2 years supervisory experience.At least 3 years’ experience providing nutrition and services and education.Experience working in a University setting.Experience with Food Pro or similar food management system.
Salary Range$60,000 + depending on qualifications
Working ConditionsMay work in all weather conditions May work in extreme temperatures May work around chemical fumes May work around standard office conditions May work around biohazards May work around chemicals Repetitive use of keyboard at a workstation Use of manual dexterity Climbing stairs Climbing of ladders Lifting and moving
Work ShiftMonday – Friday, hours and days may vary due to University Housing and Dining’s business needs.
Required MaterialsResume/CV3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisorLetter of interest
