Job details
Job type full-time
Full job description
Posted date: sep 24, 2021
About chartwells:
Want to influence a generation? how about working in a place where you know you make a difference? at chartwells, we have over 4500 public and private school locations, where we serve up happy and healthy to the next generation of kidsWe provide over 2 million meals and food service to young students each dayOur goal is to serve food kids love to eat and to keep school meals as a time for students to recharge and enjoy a sense of happiness.
Learn more about our story here.
Job summary
The vp nutrition and industry relations is the primary child nutrition expert responsible for maintaining chartwells k12’s market leadership position and navigating the dynamic industry and regulatory landscapeDirects the development, implementation, and maintenance of nutrition and wellness programs/services that are responsive to current trends in the marketplace and needs in the fieldThis role is responsible for timely interpretation and communication of regulatory developments as well as relevant and meaningful thought leadership contributions to internal and external audiencesRecognized and sought after as an authority in the child nutrition industryResponsible for strategy, content creation, partnerships, relationships and leverage with external stakeholders, regulators and industry partners.
Essential functions for role:
Executive leadership
Member of chartwells k12 executive leadership team responsible for contribution to successful business results within subject matter expertise.
Develops and leads the chartwells k12 strategic approach to usda compliance, food allergy management, food and nutrition education, grants, and child nutrition industry external partnerships.
Collaborates with culinary, marketing, communications and training to develop programs and tools that support the operations team.
Compliance
Leads interpretation and implementation of usda, fda, state and federal statute compliance initiatives, which delivers on client expectations and maintains audit readiness, reducing financial liability.
Directs field and central nutrition team in execution of regulations that will ensure compliance while increasing student participation as much as possible.
Leads allergen management program required by state and federal statute and usda regulation to maintain safe meals for students and accurate public information on menu allergens.
Menu managment
Collaborates and supports strategic purchasing initiatives and menu development to ensure nutrition integrity, allergen management and usda compliance.
Oversees electronic menu management system (webtrition) to support nutrition integrity, allergen management, usda compliance and business initiatives.
Training & education
Oversees development and execution of chartwells nutrition, sustainability and compliance associate training in accordance with usda regulations.
Leads field implementation of usda requirements for associate hiring and training.
Supervisory responsibility: direct and indirect
This position is highly independent and requires minimal supervision.
Leads the national team of regional and resident dietitians to execute policies, procedures, and programs in support of sector strategic direction and business goals.
Indirect supervision of field resident dietitians.
Reports to president, operations support.
Travel required for this role ~75%.
Education
Required
Master’s degree in nutrition or related degree from an accredited institution.
Current licensures/certifications from the academy of nutrition and dietetics (and) and the commission on dietetic registration (cdr) and state licensure where applicable.
Ten (10) years experience in foodservice or equivalent in an area of a highly regulated field.
Demonstrated experience with large group public speaking and training with excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Preferred
Leadership experience in the child nutrition industry.
Experience with grant writing.
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Chartwells schools is a member of compass group usa
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Compass group is an equal opportunity employerAt 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 accommodationDisclaimer: this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this positionWhile 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*los angeles applicants: compass group will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the los angeles fair chance initiative for hiring (ban the box ordinance)
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)
Req id: 910123
Chartwells k12
Sara st.clair
Salaried exempt
