Assistant Menu Developer

Role Overview: The Assistant Executive Menu Developer supports menu development, implementation, and oversight to ensure accurate, compliant, and timely menu services.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate with teams to ensure smooth menu client services, meet deadlines, and support daily operations.
• Assist Registered Dietitians in reviewing nutritional data for various diets and ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations.
• Support recipe review, food ordering guides, and product evaluations to maintain nutritional accuracy.
• Train staff on menu software and ensure data integrity and regulatory adherence.
• Develop and revise menus, including master, regional, and customized options, aligning with client needs and dietary parameters.
• Collaborate with clients, food distributors, and manufacturers to maintain ingredient data and support product selection.
• Assist in creating presentations and representing the organization at industry conferences.
• Contribute to new business initiatives, marketing, and menu program growth efforts.
• Maintain professional credentials through continuing education and perform additional duties as needed.

Qualifications & Skills

• Registered Dietitian (RD) with active CDR credential.
• At least 3 years of skilled nursing experience and 2-3 years of menu planning in healthcare settings.
• Knowledge of federal and state nutrition regulations and healthcare nutrition management.
• Experience with menu development software; Menu2u experience preferred.
• Strong computer, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities independently and work effectively within a team.
• Willingness to travel and drive as needed.