Champaign, Illinois
Anderson, South Carolina
Santa Monica, California
Posted: 16-Jun-25
Location: Champaign, Illinois
Type: Full Time
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Internal Number: 1030193
Job Summary
Assist the Assistant Director of Menu Management and the Assistant Director Dietitian with the food safety programs. Supports dining operations and related programs and services that meet the nutritional needs of the student and customer population. Assist in the maintenance, operation and functionalities of the menu management system and waste reduction system. All University Housing staff will engage and contribute to a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion within University Housing.
Apply online through the University job board: https://illinois.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/1/home/requisition/13696?c=illinois&referralToken=e1TQrAnq0U28UAnHe-XvqQ
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Duties & Responsibilities
Menu Management
- Collaborate with Assistant Director Dietitian, Assistant Director of Culinary Services and the Senior Assistant Director in menu planning and recipe development to ensure the nutritional guidelines and standards are followed.
- Provide nutritional and technical support for the data entry and recipe maintenance within the menu management system.
- Operate and perform necessary maintenance to the databases for the menu management system. Assist the Assistant Director for Menu Management, Assistant Director for Procurement and Assistant Director Dietitian in ensuring that all databases, recipes and reports generated by the systems are accurate and reliable.
- Collaborate with the Assistant Director Dietitian in the University Housing's nutrition awareness program with the goal of promoting health and wellness in accordance with the wellness objectives set forth by Dining Services including the food allergies program.
- Collaborate in the development of nutrition education both web-based and hard copy materials to be provided to individual students and groups of students.
Develop forms used by operational units for quality control, standards, and reports findings. - Participate in Dining Services meetings.
- Attend regional and national meetings to enhance professional development.
Advising
- Work with all Dining Services units on special projects related to menus and food preparation and procedures, as appropriate.
- Assist with objectives for Dining Services by interpreting the future needs for menu management needs.
- Make recommendations for upgrades, enhancements and changes, including software and hardware.
- Provide nutrition expertise to students and staff concerning health, wellness and diet.
- Prepare and administer the internal quality control program for food safety.
Other
- Interviews applicants, offering recommendations for hiring.
- Helps coordinate activities involving staff in training.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
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Additional Physical Demands
Working Conditions: The work is mostly performed in an office setting. Some time may be spent in a kitchen where there is some discomfort in low temperatures areas (-10 degrees F) and high temperature areas (+90 degrees F).
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Minimum Qualifications
- Possession of current Registered Dietitian licensure from the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulations and credentials and registration from the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.
Preferred Qualifications
- Minimum of one year food production management experience in an institution of higher education or health care, with a customer base of 500.
- HACCP Certification and Illinois Sanitation Certification.
- Experience in the development of menus and food preparation procedures.
- Experience with nutrition research and with recipe development and food calculations.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Analytical and organizational skills.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and excellent communications skills suitable for training personnel and answering questions.
- Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment.
- Ability to work in an environment with diverse staff and students.
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Appointment Information
This is a 100% full-time Civil Service 4704 - Dietitian Nutritionist position, appointed on a 12-month basis. The expected start date is as soon as possible after the posting close date.
Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience, while also considering internal equity. The salary range for this position is $48,750 to $60,450.
Sponsorship for work authorization is not available for this position.
For more information on employment at University Housing, please visit our recruitment website at: Employment with University Housing.
For more information on Civil Service classifications, please visit the SUCSS web site at https://www.sucss.illinois.gov/pages/classspec/default.aspx.
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Application Procedures & Deadline Information
Applications must be received by 6:00 pm (Central Time) on 7/02/25. Apply for this position using the Apply Now button at the top or bottom of this posting. In order to be considered as a transfer candidate, you must apply for this position. Applications not submitted through https://jobs.illinois.edu will not be considered. If required by the position, transcripts or other documentation of credentials are to be provided no later than the first day of employment.
When submitting your application, please include a cover letter, resume, and three professional references including phone numbers and email addresses.
For further information about this specific position, please contact Brandon Branson at bbranson@illinois.edu, or at 217-244-2977. For questions regarding the application process, please contact 217-333-2137.
The University of Illinois offers a very competitive benefits portfolio, depending on the position. Click for a complete list of Employee Benefits.
The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify.
Applicants with disabilities are encouraged to apply and may request a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (2008) to complete the application and/or interview process. Accommodations may also be requested on the basis of pregnancy, childbirth, and related conditions, or religion. Requests may be submitted through the reasonable accommodations portal, or by contacting the Accessibility & Accommodations Division of the Office for Access and Equity at 217-333-0885, or by emailing accessibility@illinois.edu.