Menu Manager & Dietitian

Position Information

Become a Bison with NDSU Dining! Located in the heart of NDSU's campus, enjoy state-of-the-art facilities and a fun, lively environment. Together we create the culinary experience by preparing and serving food for students, faculty, staff, and guests. NDSU provides unbeatable benefits, including fully funded family health insurance, tuition discounts for yourself and family, and retirement contribution up to 12.26%.

NDSU Dining is at the forefront of allergen-friendly dining. This position will oversee the management of NDSU Dinings menu database and support innovative, award-winning nutrition programs for special diet accommodations. NDSU Dining was the 2023 winner of Best Allergy Training for Universities and the 2022 winner of the Best Allergy Innovation for Universities in MenuTrinfos Annual Allergy Awards. More than 30 NDSU Dining team members are AllerTrain U certified. Our facilities include a designated allergen friendly dining center with a food station free from the top nine allergens. In addition, we provide allergen friendly options and menu labeling in all our operations. Learn more about our services for food allergies and dietary needs at ndsu.edu/dining/diet.

Description & Details:

• Oversee NDSU Dinings special dietary needs program by serving as a dietitian to students with meal plans

• Manage NDSU Dinings menu management software

• Develop and administer department food safety and allergen training

• Lead the recruitment, training and mentoring for nutrition assistant/interns

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm | Schedule will vary slightly depending on academic breaks and seasonal events.

Hiring Range: $54,000 - $65,000+/year depending on experience

Pay is based on several factors, including budget, labor market, prior experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and/or certification and other business considerations.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in dietetics or food and nutrition through an Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND) accreditation program (After January 1, 2024, the ACEND requires anyone taking the registration exam to become a dietician have a masters degree. Prior to January 1, 2024, individuals qualifying to take the registration exam need to have the minimum of a Bachelor of Science degree in dietetics.)
• Registered Dietitian or successfully complete registration within 6 months of hire
• Current or eligible license with North Dakota Board of Dietetic Practice (NDBODP)
• 2 years of food service experience required
• Food Safety Certification

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working with menu management and/or nutrition software
• Nutrition counseling experience
• Training experience
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office products including email
• Supervisory experience in a food service operation
• Food Allergen Training Certification or the ability to obtain

Our commitment to caring for our employees isn't just words-it's proven. In NDSU's most recent Gallup Engagement Survey, our strengths centered on care and development. "My supervisor, or someone at work, cares about me as a person" and "I have the opportunities to learn and grow", were noted as top drivers. This reflects the culture you'll experience here.

NDSU OFFERS OUTSTANDING BENEFITS!

Join a workplace that invests in your well-being, your future, and your success.

Full-time employees are eligible for the following benefits:

Health & Wellness

• 100% employer-paid health insurance premiums for single and family coverage
• Choice of PPO/Basic or High Deductible Health Plan with HSA
• Coverage begins the first of the month after your hire date
• Wellness incentives for healthy lifestyle participation

Exceptional Retirement Plan

• Employer retirement contributions ranging from 7.5% up to an impressive 12.26%, depending on position

(One of the strongest retirement packages in the region!) - Your future is a priority, and it shows.

Time Away & Support

• Generous annual leave, sick leave, and 10 paid holidays
• Employee Assistance Program for confidential support
• Supportive work-life balance

Education Benefits That Grow With You

• Tuition waivers for employees (up to three classes per calendar year)
• 50% tuition waiver for spouse/partner and dependents

Additional Optional Benefits

• Supplemental Life, Dental, Vision, Long-Term Care
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Health & Dependent Care)
• Supplemental Retirement Plans

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About Us:

North Dakota State University is distinctive as a student focused, land-grant, research university. We educate leaders who solve national and global challenges by providing affordable access to an excellent education that combines teaching and research in a rich learning environment.

NDSU is in the highest Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education, R1, granted to the top research institutions in the country.

NDSU has offices across the state of North Dakota, and the main campus is in Fargo, on the Minnesota border. Along with Moorhead, Minnesota, Fargo forms one of the largest metropolitan centers between Minneapolis and Seattle. The community is consistently ranked as one of the best places to live.

NDSU is committed to fostering a community where differences are recognized as strengths. Rooted in our land-grant mission, we work together to meet the needs of North Dakota and its communities through education, research and outreach.

Equal Opportunity Statement:

NDSU does not discriminate in its programs and activities on the basis of age, color, gender expression/identity, genetic information, marital status, national origin, participation in lawful off-campus activity, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, public assistance status, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, spousal relationship to current employee, or veteran status, as applicable. Direct inquiries to: Vice Provost, Title IX/ADA Coordinator, Old Main 201, NDSU Main Campus, Fargo, ND, 58108, 701-231-7708, ndsu.eoaa@ndsu.edu.

No Smoking Notice:

As an employer, the State of North Dakota prohibits smoking in all places of state employment in accordance with N.D.C.C. § 23-12-10.

Veteran's Preference Notice:

This position is subject to North Dakota Veteran's Preference requirements.

Reasonable Accommodation Information:

North Dakota State University is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education, and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application process, please contact Human Resources at 701-231-8961 or ndsu.hr@ndsu.edu.