The Senior Registered Dietitian will lead the dietetics and nutrition programs within the Food & Beverage Department at Miami University including overseeing the day-to-day operation of food preparation at the Culinary Support Center.
Duties/Physical Demands:
Responsibilities • Plan meal programs including recipe/menu entry and maintenance, recipe testing and implementation, and driving new food products and ideas • Oversee the day-to-day operation of food preparation at the Culinary Support Center • Review all products as they come to Miami for specific allergens and ensure coding on all menus • Update and maintain nutrition database • Assist with dining accommodated students which may include meeting with the students, shopping for needed items and implementation of meals at dining facilities as necessary • Promote nutrition and healthy eating to Miami’s students • Serve as a point of contact for suspected foodborne illness procedures and serve as a resource on food safety and sanitation for the Food & Beverage department • Supervise Miami’s Registered Licensed Dietitian including training, coaching, and all Supervisor duties. Additionally, provide assistance to interns and student workers as necessary. • Remain abreast of the latest research in nutritional and food sciences in order to make informed recommendations and decisions for Dietetics
Skills Required • Strong oral and written communication skills including the ability to work and interact with other employees and students • Demonstrated training abilities • Strong coordination/organization skills • Effective logic, reasoning, and critical thinking skills • Demonstrated ability to evaluate programs and results for continuous improvement and efficiency • Demonstrated ability to identify and solve complex problems in a fast-paced and sometimes stressful environment
Diversity Statement:
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• 5 or more years of experience in a Dietitian related food services role with experience in a leadership position • A passing score on the Registration Examination for Dietitians is required • A license to practice dietetics in the State of Ohio. • ServSafe certification or ability and willingness to complete the certification within six months of employment at Miami • The Commission on Dietetic Registration of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics requires that students complete a college/university educational program in dietetics and/or nutrition that is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND) of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics followed by an accredited Dietetic Internship if not a coordinated program. Educational programs may be in one of the following categories: o Accredited Coordinated Program in Dietetics o Accredited Didactic Program plus accredited Dietetic Internship
Desired Qualifications:
• Foodservice management • Experience in Allergen control • Experience with Cbord Food Service Suites and NetNutrition • Previous experience managing students and precepting Dietetic Interns
“Miami University, a student-centered public university founded in 1809, has built its success through an unwavering commitment to liberal arts undergraduate education, with complementary quality graduate programs, and the active engagement of its students in both curricular and co-curricular life. With a student body of 16,000, Miami effectively combines a wide range of strong academic programs with faculty who love to teach and the personal attention ordinarily found only at much smaller institutions. Faculty and staff are highly valued for their contributions toward the Miami experience. Employees enjoy a competitive benefits package and stable work environment as they work to support the university’s educational mission. Miami’s main campus is located in Oxford, Ohio, 35 miles northwest of Cincinnati, with regional campuses located in Hamilton and Middletown, Ohio, and a center in Luxembourg. Known as one of the most beautiful campuses in the nation, Miami, the nation's tenth oldest public university, is recognized for its striking red brick Georgian-style architecture and tree-shaded lawns. Take a Virtual Tour from our website.”