Child Nutrition Consultant

Sodexo

MISSION VIEJO, California

JOB DETAILS
JOB TYPE
Full-time
SKILLS
Analysis Skills, Catering Services, Communication Skills, Consulting, Customer Experience, Dietary Management, Dietetics, Facilities Management, Financial Analysis, Food Delivery, Food Services, Leadership, Maintain Compliance, Menu Development, Menu Management, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Nutrition, Nutritional Needs, Program Evaluation, Project/Program Management, Recipe Development, Regulatory Compliance, School Management, United States Department of Agriculture (USDA)
LOCATION
MISSION VIEJO, California
POSTED
3 days ago
Role Overview:

Sodexo is seeking a Child Nutrition Consultant for San Jose Unified School District located in San Jose, CA. Registered Dietitian (RD/RDN) credentials are preferred for this role, though candidates with relevant nutrition services expertise will also be considered. Candidates will provide expert leadership and support for nutrition services operations. The role is responsible for developing and analyzing recipes and menus, creating special diets, and ensuring full compliance with USDA regulations. The individual serves as a consultant to senior leadership, delivers data-driven insights, and collaborates with frontline staff and administration to improve program effectiveness. Strong financial, analytical, research, and project management skills are essential, along with the ability to communicate clearly and drive results using tools such as Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

 

At Sodexo, we deliver food, nutrition, environmental and facilities management solutions to partnered K-12 schools. Joining us at one of our school sites means fostering healthy learning environments and positively influencing the students’ well-being and performance.

What You'll Do:
  • Develop, analyze, and optimize menus, recipes, and special diets to meet student nutritional needs and support program goals.
  • Ensure compliance with USDA regulations and district nutrition standards across all food service operations.
  • Serve as a trusted advisor to senior leadership by providing data-driven recommendations and operational insights.
  • Partner with frontline teams and district administrators to enhance program performance, efficiency, and student outcomes.
What We Offer:

Compensation is fair and equitable, partially determined by a candidate's education level or years of relevant experience. Salary offers are based on a candidate's specific criteria, like experience, skills, education, and training. Sodexo offers a comprehensive benefits package that may include:

 

  • Medical, Dental, Vision Care and Wellness Programs
  • 401(k) Plan with Matching Contributions
  • Paid Time Off and Company Holidays
  • Career Growth Opportunities and Tuition Reimbursement

More extensive information is provided to new employees upon hire.

What You Bring:
  • Registered Dietitian (RD/RDN) credential preferred, or must have a bachelor’s degree with an academic major or concentration in food and nutrition, clinical nutrition, dietetics, family and consumer sciences, or nutrition education. Master’s degree in the same fields of study is preferred.
  • Strong knowledge of menu planning, recipe analysis, special diets, and regulatory compliance within nutrition programs.
  • Excellent analytical, financial, research, and project management skills with the ability to translate data into actionable solutions.
  • Effective communication and relationship-building skills, along with proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Who We Are:

At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better everyday for everyone and build a better life for all. We believe in improving the quality of life for those we serve and contributing to the economic, social, and environmental progress in the communities where we operate. Sodexo partners with clients to provide a truly memorable experience for both customers and employees alike. We do this by providing food service, catering, facilities management, and other integrated solutions worldwide.

 

Our company values you for you; you will be treated fairly and with respect, and you can be yourself. You will have your ideas count and your opinions heard because we can be a stronger team when you’re happy at work. This is why we embrace diversity and inclusion as core values, fostering an environment where all employees are valued and respected. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to individuals regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender identity, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, military status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. If you need assistance with the application process, please complete this form.

Qualifications & Requirements:

Minimum Education Requirement - Bachelor’s degree

Minimum Management Experience - 5 years

Minimum Functional Experience - 4 years’ experience in management of school nutrition programs

About the Company

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Sodexo

Worldwide Leader in Food and Facilities Management for Over 50 Years

Sodexo was founded in 1966 by Pierre Bellon in Marseilles France and is still majority family owned today. For over 50 years, we have partnered with some of the world’s biggest companies, backed by employees in countries across the globe.

Everything we do is about improving people’s daily lives. We believe healthy school meals make kids do better. That relaxed patients recover faster. And organizations with engaged employees perform better. With our unique wide range of integrated services, this is what our On-site, Benefits and Rewards and Personal Home services do every day.
COMPANY SIZE
10,000 employees or more
INDUSTRY
Food and Beverage Production
FOUNDED
1966
WEBSITE
https://us.sodexo.com/home.html