Registered Dietitian (School Services K-12)

AVI Foodsystems is looking for an energetic and optimistic team member to immediately hire to fill the role of Traveling K 12 Registered Dietitian for our School Services Division We are seeking a knowledgeable service oriented and highly motivated Registered Dietitian to support our diverse portfolio of public and private school dining programs This position will provide nutrition leadership regulatory guidance menu development and operational support to school accounts helping ensure that each program delivers high quality nutritious appealing meals that meet the unique needs of its students and school communities The ideal candidate will have hands on experience in public school nutrition programs a strong understanding of USDA meal pattern requirements and National School Lunch Program NSLP regulations and demonstrated proficiency with school nutrition software and menu management systems This individual must be comfortable traveling between school locations working directly with on site food service teams and school administrators and adapting nutrition strategies to meet the distinct requirements of both public and private school environments This role requires a balance of regulatory expertise operational understanding client interactions and strong relationship building skills Founded in 1960 AVI Foodsystems has evolved into one of the most respected and trusted food service companies in the nation Providing comprehensive food services with a focus on the highest quality and freshest ingredients impeccable service and total value is the reputation we have earned and live up to everyday Duties & Responsibilities Develop implement and document an individualized plan for nutrition interventionProvide timely follow up and documentationUtilize assessment and evaluation techniques that consider the varied needs of age specific populations as well as cultural Religious and ethnic concernsEvaluate the effectiveness and measure progress towards outcomes of medical nutrition therapy interventions; reassess nutrition care process and implement changes as indicatedWork cooperatively with foodservice teamhost to assure conformance to diet prescriptionsAssess educational needs and provide nutrition counseling for individuals and groupsParticipating in community projects and education as neededassignedConduct in services and educational presentationsMaintain productivity standards and practice effective time management and prioritizing tasksMaintain accurate record keeping of daily clinical activities including information of rescheduling and billingRequirements Ideal candidates will possess a Bachelors Degree in Nutrition Dietetics from an approvedaccredited university or college programIdeal candidates must also be a Registered Dietitian RD through the Commission on Dietetic Registration CDR and licensed to practice in the state in which they workComprehensive knowledge and application of nutrition servicesAbility to communicate effectively in both written and verbal form to patients public team members and hospital staffAbility to function independently and to counsel and educate othersGeneral knowledge of nutrient analysis requiredAbility to work and be a part of the operation and clinical teamsExperience with word processing and spreadsheet softwareServSafe Certification is preferredBenefits AVI offers A family culture and atmosphereCompetitive compensation401k with generous company matchHealth dental vision and life insurance for full time team membersWe conduct pre employment drug testing EOE