Nutrition Database Specialist

Job Description

About the Role

Nutrition Database Specialist

Location US-WA-Kirkland

System ID 974952

Category Nutrition

Relocation Type No

Employment Status Full-Time

Posted Range $20.14 to $30.51

Company : SCHOOL SERVICES

On-Site

Unit Description

Work for a company that cares for its people and offers opportunities for personal growth!

Sodexo is hiring a hybrid School Nutrition Database Specialist to join our Western Region in School Services. This is a fulltime, year-round position based out of Lake Washington School District in Kirkland, WA- just east of Seattle. This position is primarily responsible for nutrition database management. We are looking for an individual who shares our passion for advancing the quality of school meal programs and helping students live happier, healthier lives.

This is a partially remote position, working 60% onsite at Lake Washington School District and 40% virtually from a home-based office.

The successful candidate will:

Oversee database management of nutrition information and recipes in adherence to federal and state standards;

Become familiar with school meal program guidelines and support managers with menu changes and substitutions;

Work closely with Sodexo’s K-12 Registered Dietitians and food service operators;

Provide support regarding the proper implementation of Sodexo operating standards and procedures; and/or

Support units and operators in troubleshooting database technology issues.

Is this opportunity right for you? We are looking for candidates who:

have completed coursework in nutrition and/or who have professional experience in the nutrition field;

possess a basic understanding of USDA Child Nutrition Program standards and procedures that are needed to support units through Administrative Reviews (audits), preferred:

have strong organizational skills;

have excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to effectively communicate with stakeholders at all levels;

have proficiency in computer and technology use; and/or

have a history of working independently with little direction.

Sodexo offers a full array of benefits including paid time off, holidays, medical, dental, vision, 401K and access to ongoing training and development programs, tuition reimbursement, plus health and wellness programs.

Not the job for you?

At Sodexo, we offer Nutrition and Wellness positions in a variety of business segments, including Schools, Universities, Health Care, Personal and Home Health Services, and Senior Living locations across the United States. Continue your search for Nutrition jobs.

Working for Sodexo:

How far will your ambition, talent and dedication take you? Sodexo fosters a culture committed to the growth of individuals through continuous learning, mentoring and career growth opportunities.

What We Offer

Sodexo offers fair and equitable compensation, partially determined by a candidate’s education level or years of relevant experience. While the budgeted range for the position is posted, Sodexo salary offers are based on a candidate’s specific criteria, like experience, skills, education and training.

Qualifications & Requirements

Basic Education Requirement – Associate’s Degree or equivalent experience

Sodexo is an EEO/AA/Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran employer.