Job Description SUMMARY: As a member of the Dining Services team, the Registered Dietitian collaborates with the Senior Registered Dietitian, Director of Health Promotion, and café Chef/Manager to provide outreach programs to the university community on topics related to food, nutrition, and wellness. The Registered Dietitian manages all aspects of the demonstration kitchen, including teaching, purchasing, event planning, executing, and oversight of participants. Also, assists the Senior Registered Dietitian with assigned confidential nutrition counseling, projects, and initiatives. WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL EFFORT: This position is designated as non-essential personnel. This position requires periods of standing, walking, stooping, bending, and reaching, and the ability to lift 50 lbs., in conditions that are often, hot, humid, or cold. Must be able to safely use and operate typical kitchen tools and equipment QUALIFICATIONS: Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, and work with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community. Ability to foster a cooperative work environment, while providing a high level of service. High level of time management, organizational, and problem solving skills. General knowledge of food production principles and techniques, and ability to instruct interactively while preparing food. Significant knowledge of food allergies, related diets, and dietary controls. General knowledge of medical conditions as well as specific dietary recommendations for each condition. Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite, and the ability to learn software programs. EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE: Registered Dietitian with the Academy for Nutrition and Dietetics, or RD eligible within 3 month of hire; culinary concentration required. One years experience in culinary/foodservice setting preferred; management experience highly desirable. One years experience in nutrition counseling preferred. AllerTrain and ServSafe certification required (or obtained within a year of hire). WORK HOURS: Full Time, Exempt 7.75 hours daily/38.75 hours weekly SALARY STRUCTURE: Pay Grade 6 (Hiring Range $46,114.00 to $61,110.00 annually) Located just minutes from downtown Richmond, Virginia, the University of Richmond blends the intimacy of a small college with exceptional academic, research, and cultural opportunities usually found only at large institutions. The mission of the University of Richmond is to educate in an academically challenging, intellectually vibrant, and collaborative community dedicated to the holistic development of students and the production of scholarly and creative work. A Richmond education prepares students for lives of purpose, thoughtful inquiry, and responsible leadership in a diverse world. Our strategic priorities are academic excellence, belonging and community, access and affordability, well-being, and experiential learning and community engagement. These priorities, coupled with strong benefits, makes the University of Richmond an employer of choice in the Richmond area. UR is a private, highly selective, liberal arts university with a welcoming spirit that prizes diversity of experience and thought. With more than 60 undergraduate majors and an average undergraduate class size of 15 students, the University provides a collaborative learning and research environment unlike any other in higher education, offering students an extraordinary combination of the liberal arts with law, business, leadership studies, and continuing education. The University of Richmond ranks number 30 among the nations best liberal arts colleges by US News and World Report, one of many accolades that showcases Richmond as a premiere place to grow professionally and personally.
