K12 SCHOOL DIETITIAN - DANBURY, CT

Job Description

Job Description

Take the next step in your career with Chartwells K12 as a School Dietitian in Danbury, CT!

• Location: Danbury School District
• Schedule: Onsite, Monday - Friday, No Weekends!
• Requirement: Must be a Registered Dietitian with CDR
• Position Details: Plan nutrition events in the school cafeterias and classrooms, food allergen management, and menu compliance
• Salary: $70,000- 72,000 per year
• Perks: Reimbursed Professional Fees Annually

With Compass Group/Chartwells, your benefits go beyond the basics!

We go the extra mile for our Dietitians with benefits designed to support education, career growth, and professional success:

• Career Advancement – countless opportunities in various career paths in food service, campus dining, K12, clinical, long-term care and more!
• Free CEUs – Available on our internal training site.

At Compass Group, we prioritize your well-being, work-life balance, and career growth with a comprehensive benefits package:

• Health & Wellness – Medical, Dental, and Vision plans for you and your family
• Financial Security – Life Insurance, AD&D, and Disability coverage
• Retirement Ready – 401(k) and retirement plans to invest in your future
• Time Off – Vacation, Sick and Holiday Pay (varies by site/state)
• Exclusive Perks – Shopping discounts, commuter benefits, and more
• Wellness & Support – Employee Assistance Program, FSAs, and health programs
• Protection Plans – Identity Theft Protection and Pet Insurance

Chartwells K12's goal is to make sure students leave the cafeteria happier and healthier than they came in, by serving food kids love to eat and creating custom dining programs. With more than 16,000 associates in 4,500 schools, ranging from large public institutions to small charter and private schools, Chartwells K12 is built on decades of food, education and operational experience driven by top culinary, nutrition, wellness, and sustainability talent. For more information, visit

Job Summary

We are seeking a Full-Time, Onsite K-12 School Dietitian in the Danbury School District in Danbury, CT to assist with the development, implementation, and evaluation of nutrition & sustainability.


Key Responsibilities:

• Leads menu planning and recipe and ingredient management in our proprietary menu management software
• Collaborate with chefs in strategic purchasing initiatives, and the technical nutritional review of ingredients, recipes & menus
• Develop and provide associate training and leads food allergy & program compliance
• Build and implement student centered nutrition education programs
• Provides leadership for operations and support teams with media & nutrition communications including social media posts
• Conducts internal audits and monitors district compliance with USDA requirements for school breakfast and lunch programs
• Works with the vast number of dietitians within Chartwells K12 to assist in the development in a variety of programs, including sustainability, taste testing, discovery kitchen, mood boost program and much more!

Qualifications:

• Credentialed as a Registered Dietitian by the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) required
• Excellent communication, multi-tasking, and teamwork skills
• Possess the vital skills to optimally use Microsoft office applications and nutrient analysis programs
• Experience with working in a foodservice environment, K12 school nutrition highly preferred

Apply to Chartwells Schools today!

Chartwells Schools is a member of Compass Group USA

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Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.

Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Disclaimer: this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity. We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with a criminal history (including relevant driving history), in a manner consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York Fair Chance Act.

Chartwells K-12 maintains a drug-free workplace.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Associates at Chartwells K-12 are offered many fantastic benefits.

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance/ AD
• Disability Insurance
• Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)
• Associate Shopping Program
• Health and Wellness Programs
• Discount Marketplace
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Commuter Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
• Paid Parental Leave
• Personal Leave

Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. For positions in Washington State, Maryland, or to be performed Remotely, click here for paid time off benefits information.

Req ID: 1429094

Chartwells K12

Jillian Leshner

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