Nutrition Coordinator

Job Description

Job Description

Our Promise

Balance - Quest fosters a fun, supportive environment that puts people first and strives for both culinary excellence and enduring relationships. Our flexible work opportunities encourage a healthy life balance for all our valued team members.

Meaning - Quest believes that every aspect of what we do has significance. Our food is fresh and made from scratch using high quality and responsibly sourced ingredients. We nourish our communities with wholesome meals and through our genuine and personal connections.

Recognition - Quest provides competitive compensation and benefits and celebrates the fulfillment of our collective values at all levels of the organization. We support professional growth through training, development, and access to highly visible leadership.

Position Summary

The Nutrition coordinator is responsible for managing corporate nutrition and compliance initiatives ensuring all school accounts meet federal, state, and company nutrition standards. This individual will plan menus for assigned school districts, support special dietary needs, and maintain accurate data in the enterprise menu system. The Nutrition Coordinator also provides training and serves as a subject matter expert in USDA-funded K-12 programs, contributing to strategic initiatives through the company’s Nutrition Council.

This role models and advances Quest’s mission and values by delivering compliant, nutritious, and engaging food experiences for students.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

· Develop and maintain compliant menus across assigned K-12 accounts in accordance with USDA, state, and local guidelines.

· Monitor and support timely submission and implementation of menus across all sites.

· Maintain and update the enterprise menu software database with accurate ingredient, allergen, and dietary information.

· Provide training and support to operators and support staff on enterprise menu systems.

· Address and document special dietary needs, including allergies, medical accommodations, and religious restrictions.

· Collaborate cross-functionally with Culinary, Operations, and Marketing to ensure accuracy and appeal of menu offerings.

· Support student engagement initiatives, such as food committees and taste tests.

· Provide nutrition education to students, families, and staff as needed.

· Serve as a lead member of the Nutrition Council, contributing to strategic initiatives and promoting best practices.

· Stay current on federal and state nutrition guidelines by attending relevant trainings and conferences.

Job Requirements/Specifications

Education and Experience: The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Required:

· Bachelor’s degree in Dietetics or Nutrition.

· Registered Dietitian (RD) credential and Licensed Dietitian status, where applicable.

· 2+ years of experience working with USDA-funded K-12 food programs (NSLP, SBP, CACFP, etc.).

· Proficiency with K-12 recipe and menu planning databases.

· Strong working knowledge of the food service industry in multi-unit environments.

· Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.

· Must be willing to travel up to 30%

· Responsible for maintaining any required local or state certifications.

Essential Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

· Demonstrated commitment to Quest’s vision, values, and mission.

· Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, highly collaborative environment.

· Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

· Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

· Strategic thinker with a hands-on, tactical approach to problem solving.

· Ability to consistently exceed internal and external customer expectations.

· Proven ability to anticipate team needs and proactively support shared goals.

· Effective time management and work planning skills.

Language Skills

Ability to read, write, and speak English fluently.

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a team member to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

· Frequent standing, walking, sitting, and use of hands.

· Ability to lift up to 25 pounds occasionally.

· Visual acuity requirements include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

· Regularly required to talk and listen.

· Possible exposure to noise, heat, steam, freezer/cooler environments, and cleaning chemicals.

Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those team members encounter while performing the essential functions of this job.

· Primarily office and kitchen environments.

· Noise level ranges from low to moderate.

· Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this role.

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. The team members must provide medical evidence for reasonable accommodation.

Quest is a dynamic, evolving business. Job responsibilities may adapt over time to meet the changing need

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