Nutrition Specialist

How to Apply

A cover letter is required for consideration for this position and should be attached as the first page of your resume. The cover letter should address your specific interest in the position and outline skills and experience that directly relate to this position.

Job Summary

Department Summary:

Michigan Dining comprises nineteen on-campus cafes and markets, nine residential dining halls, Michigan Bakery, and the Michigan Catering unit. Our 500 professional and 1,200 student employees are committed to creative, healthy, and nutritious foods, international cuisines, and sustainability throughout all dining operations.

Job Summary:

Support the department with nutrition expertise and provide consultation services to Michigan Dining staff, students, and guests. Support the recipe development process and maintenance of the menu management recipe database from product and ingredient research to final recipe publication. Ensure allergen and trait identification and audit recipes for accuracy and completeness. Develop and deliver training and outreach presentations on nutrition topics. Support all menu development including the campus childcare centers. You will report to the senior culinary and nutrition support specialist. For full job description, please click here.

Why Work at Michigan?

Benefits At The University Of Michigan

In addition to a career filled with purpose and opportunity, The University of Michigan offers a comprehensive benefits package to help you stay well, protect yourself and your family and plan for a secure future.

Benefits Include:

• Generous time off
• A retirement plan that provides two-for-one matching contributions with immediate vesting
• Many choices for comprehensive health insurance
• Life insurance
• Long-term disability coverage
• Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care expenses
  
  
  

Responsibilities*

• Culinary Systems Support (50%)
• In collaboration with the Campus Executive Chefs and others, manages the recipe development process and audits recipes.
• You will assist chefs with product research and audit product testing.
• Manage the maintenance of the menu management application nutrition database.
• Ensures the ingredient, nutrition, allergen and trait information is accurate for all items in the database.
• Nutrition Support (50%)
• Provide guidance and direction around nutrition issues for unit-level operations managers and nutrition staff.
• You will consult with individual students with special dietary needs; support other staff who are consulting with individual students; make referrals to University Health Services dietitians. Send regular email communications to students with special dietary needs.
• Direct the activities of nutrition and dietetic interns from the School of Public Health.
• Conduct and oversee training programs related to allergen management, food safety and cultural and religious food customs, and other nutrition topics.
• Support with investigations related to allergy incidents; consult with affected individuals.
• Help develop childcare menus and ensure compliance with NAEYC standards and food allergy compliance.
• Provide support with the procurement process for the department.
  

Required Qualifications*

• Bachelor's degree in a nutrition-related field of study.
• Completion of approved dietetic internship program or equivalent combination of education and practicum experience.
• Must possess Registered Dietitian (RD) Certification.
• Familiarity with current issues in nutrition research and experience performing nutrient analyses of quantity recipes.
• Knowledge of recipe development and dining trends.
• Experience in developing, implementing, and evaluating nutrition education programs.
• Knowledge of basic computer applications such as word processing and spreadsheets.
• ServSafe and HACCP certified within 60 days from the date of hire as a condition of employment. If the certification is not acquired during the 60-day period, employment will be terminated. Certification must be maintained as a condition of employment.
• Able to legally work in the United States.
  
  
  

Modes of Work

Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes.

Additional Information

Additional Information

This role may have reporting obligations under Title IX and Clery.

Authorization to work in the U.S. is a precondition of employment and applicants for this position will not be sponsored for work visas.

Salary may vary depending on qualifications, experience, and education of the selected candidate.

Selected candidates whose start date is 4/1/2025 or after, will not be eligible for the university FY25-26 salary/merit plan unless otherwise notified.

Relocation will not be offered for this position.

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Application Deadline

Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.

U-M EEO Statement

The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.