School District Dietitian

Role Overview

Come work for the world’s leading private employer of Registered Dietitians!

Sodexo has an exciting new opportunity for a Full-time School District Dietitian to support Parkway School District located in Chesterfield, Missouri ~ a western suburb of St. Louis. This is a year-round position. This Registered Dietitian will provide nutritional guidance to students and menu support to our operations team and frontline managers as the nutrition expert for the district. This is a great opportunity for new RD's as well as experienced Dietitians!

*This position is eligible for relocation assistance*

What You'll Do

• responsible for menu planning and nutritional analysis, including system-wide staff training on computerized nutrition-analysis system;
• work with nutrition issues related to food allergies, weight management and disordered eating patterns and other medical issues requiring meal selection assistance;
• participate in Health Fairs, community events and develop and deliver presentations as needed to support client goals; 
• provide direction for planning strategic goals, standards of the brand and maintaining effective communication with other managers and inter-department liaisons;
• establish and execute Client and Sodexo operating standards;
• stay current with most recent nutrition-related trends, research, policy, certifications, and standards of practice.
• manage nutrition databases including PrimeroEdge and Nutrislice;   

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 credentials and licensure (LDN) in state of MO;
• excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to effectively communicate with stakeholders at all levels;
• ability to effectively engage, motivate and influence others regarding their nutrition;
• strong presentation skills;
• demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities with the ability to adapt the changing needs of the role;
• working independently with little direction;
• commitment to continued education in the nutrition field and implementation of new and innovative ideas to implement

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: Master's degree with completion of required coursework and supervised practice as dictated by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND) 

For those eligible for the registration exam prior to 1/1/24: Bachelor's degree with completion of required coursework and supervised practice as dictated by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND)   

Credentials Requirement: Meets eligibility requirements for Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RD/RDN) by the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) and will become registered within 120 days of hire.  In some states and/or facilities the RD/RDN credentials is required at the time of hire Certification/licensure as required by state(s) of practice. In some states and/or facilities state certification/licensure is required at the time of hire  

Minimum Functional Experience - 2 years work experience in health care including hospitals, nursing homes, assisted or independent living facilities, long-term care, retirement homes, or clinics + registered dietitian