Nutrition Associate Manager

Aramark is a global leader in food services, facilities management, and uniform services, proudly serving millions of guests every day across 15 countries. With a mission rooted in service and propelled by a commitment to doing great things for its employees, partners, communities, and the planet, Aramark fosters a culture of inclusion, professional growth, and equal opportunity. The company caters to a diverse clientele, including educational institutions, healthcare facilities, businesses, and sports and entertainment venues, emphasizing the importance of nutrition, wellness, and exceptional dining experiences. At Aramark, every employee is supported, empowered, and encouraged to reach their full potential through meaningful work and continuous development. This inclusive culture ensures that all team members can thrive without discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, disability, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status.

The role of Campus Dining Dietitian/Nutrition Associate Manager at Eastern Kentucky University is a vital position within Aramark's commitment to providing innovative health and wellness solutions on campus. This role acts as the subject matter expert for all nutrition-related matters, leading the launch, activation, maintenance, and continuous improvement of the university’s health and wellness platform. With a focus on enhancing the student experience, this position integrates campus programming, partnerships, education, food safety oversight, and nutrition consultations to build strong community relations and promote wellness initiatives.

The Campus Dining Dietitian coordinates and collaborates closely with various teams including culinary, marketing, leadership, and campus organizations to execute wellness programs such as tabling events, cooking demonstrations, food samplings, health fairs, and guest speaker events. These initiatives are designed to educate and engage students and faculty while supporting meal plan sales by helping students identify plans that best meet their nutritional and personal preferences. Furthermore, the role includes building lasting relationships with client groups and campus organizations to align efforts with broader campus wellness goals, ensuring a unified and strategic approach to health promotion.

This position also plays a critical role in food and safety oversight. The Campus Dining Dietitian ensures compliance with United States Food and Drug Administration menu labeling laws, managing ingredient and allergen transparency across residential dining halls, retail, catering, and convenience locations on campus. By partnering with the culinary team, the role supports menu planning and development suited for various diets, including those related to allergies, intolerances, lifestyle choices, and religious requirements, ensuring inclusivity and safety for all patrons.

Additionally, the Campus Dining Dietitian provides personalized nutrition consultations to students, faculty, staff, and employees. Using Medical Nutrition Therapy and following the Nutrition Care Process for documentation, the professional offers tailored education based on reputable organizations such as the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics and the American Heart Association. The consultant ensures strict adherence to privacy regulations including HIPAA and FERPA throughout the consultation process. Maintaining professional credentials with the Commission on Dietetic Registration and licensure through the Kentucky State Department of Health is a requisite to this role, emphasizing continuous professional growth and compliance.

Given the dynamic environment of campus dining and wellness, responsibilities may evolve, requiring adaptability and proactive engagement with emerging health trends and campus needs. This challenging and rewarding position at Aramark provides an excellent opportunity to influence the health and wellness of the university community, embodying Aramark’s values and service-driven mission.