Nutrition Manager

Nutrition Manager

This is a Hybrid Position. It will be required to visit on-site at least once a week or as often as needed. The offices are located in beautiful Saint Petersburg, Florida.

For almost fifty years, GA Foods has been creating and delivering high quality nutritious and well-balanced meals to seniors, children, military, and emergency response. GA Foods sets us apart with flavorful menus tailored to our client's palettes, a delivery service unmatched by the competition and a One Team attitude. The GA Foods team is a diverse and energetic group. We are based in beautiful St. Petersburg, Florida, but can be found from California to New Jersey, Texas to Georgia...and even more locations as we have become one of the fastest growing companies in our industry. We thrive on our "One Team" company culture and promote teamwork and leadership within the organization. Looking for a job that will challenge you and motivate you to achieve your highest potential? You have come to the right place.

General Purpose of Job

Represents the food and nutrition menu development team and manages nutrition team. Responsible for the quality and accuracy of the team's menus and work. Maintains SOPs related to nutrition. Develops or oversees hot and frozen menus. The nutrition manager serves as the primary RD for customers and as management support for all interactions with customer dietitians.

COMPLIANCE: Responsible for ensuring SunMeadow brand and hot catering meals are compliant with all applicable state and federal nutritional regulations.

PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT: Supports product development process by working with PD team leader and team, providing essential counsel on the usability of meal components.

Essential Functions, including but not limited to:

� Plans, organizes, develops, and directs the menu development process

� Trains RD team on menu process

� Collaborates with cross-functional teams to provide timely menus to internal team and customers

� Analyzes customers' product specifications to establish efficient, cost-effective menus for ease of manufacture/reproducibility

� Interact with customers to provide menus that meet their nutritional needs and member preferences

� Collaborate with management to help solve quality issues

� Recruits, hires, provides orientation/training, and retains qualified staff per assigned Budget to carry out the responsibilities of the Food and Nutrition Department

� Works with the Culinary team to develop new meals and recipes

Responsibilities for assigned customers and projects:

� Menu Development/ Cost Control

� Annual Monitors and Audits

� Creating menus for new customer bids

� Menu Planning Meetings

� Menu Substitutions

� Upload of Menu Planning into NAV

� Product Nutrition Development

� Sales/ Account Management Support

Qualifications:

� BS in Nutrition and Dietetics. Must be a Registered Dietitian/Nutritionist through CDR and Licensed Dietitian/Nutritionist in FL. Licensure in other states is preferred.

� At least 3 years of menu planning experience required

� At least 2 years of supervisory experience with RDs

� Should have training in cost control, food management, and diet therapy and basic computer skills

� Experience with hot and frozen meals a plus

Physical Demands/Work Environment:

� Amount of Time - 1/3 to 2/3 of Time: Sit, use hands to finger/handle/feel, stoop/kneel/crouch/crawl, stand, walk, talk, hear, taste, smell, reach with hands and arms, climb, balance, and lift/exert up to 50 lbs.; Over 2/3 of time: See

� Amount of Time - Under 1/3: Wet or humid conditions (non-weather), work near moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, outdoor weather conditions, extreme cold (non-weather); loud noise (Production).

� Start and end times can vary according to the needs of the department. The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the employer.

� Must be able and willing to travel to kitchens around the country (15% travel)

Diversity and Inclusion:

We believe in diversity of thought and bringing together other traits and characteristics that make an individual bring a unique experience to GA Foods. We strive to foster an inclusive environment where behaviors and social norms ensure people are welcome.

Equal Opportunity Statement:

We offer equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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