Dietician

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Position Title:

Dietician

Job Category:

Academic Staff

Employment Type:

Regular

Job Profile:

Food Safety Manager

Job Duties:

The Food Safety Manager is supervised by the Associate Director of University Dining.  The University Dining Department has service units located within the DeBot Residential Dining Center (Upper DeBot Dining Center and Lower DeBot Marketplace), the Dreyfus University Center, and the Chemistry/Biology Building on the main UW-Stevens Point campus and operates a full-service catering operation and food truck operation in the larger community. University Dining is a department within the Student Affairs division and is closely linked with the University Centers and Housing and Residence Life.   

Key Job Responsibilities:

• Conducts food safety audit of dining facilities to ensure safety, sanitation, handling, and storage of food and food equipment

• Ensures sanitation guidelines during production are followed and adhered to

• Conducts trainings for staff on safety and sanitation topics

• Assists with creating and disseminating materials pertaining to nutritional information and wellness program including informational tables at various units on a regular basis

• Collaborates with University Health Services on programmatic and individual dietary and nutritional matters

• Consults with guests and student groups on dietary standards and nutritional information pertaining to dining menu offering and programs. Ensures menus are nutritionally balanced to meet the dietary needs of guests and student groups

• Collaborates with chef to provide nutritional analysis for new and current menu items

• Reviews and audits menus for accurate nutritional information for all dining and culinary service marketplaces, convenience stores, catering, and summer service

Department:

University Dining

Compensation:

The Dietician is a full-time, salaried, exempt, annual (12-month), academic staff position.

Well-qualified candidates can expect a starting annual salary within a range of $50,000 - $70,000 commensurate with the candidate’s education, related experience, and qualifications.

Eligible Universities of Wisconsin employees receive an excellent benefits package. To learn more about the benefits package, review the Universities of Wisconsin Employee Benefits Quick Guide (FA/AS/LI). Use the Health & Retirement Contributions Estimator to calculate the estimated value of your compensation and benefits. 

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in a nutrition-related field of study. 
• Excellent communication and customer service skills with diverse constituencies. 
• Experience and proficiency with a computerized menu management program. 
• Demonstrated effective organizational and project management skills.  
• ServSafe certification or willing to complete training/receive certification within 90 days of hire. 
• Allergen certification or willing to complete training/receive certification within 90 days of hire. 
  
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Formal dietary/nutritional training or certification/degree. 
• Knowledge of current dietary guidelines, including USDA CACFP child food service guidelines for childcare operations. 
• Ability to work with and respond effectively and appropriately to students, staff, coworkers, and unanticipated requests.  
• Ability to multi-task, work within defined processes, yet ability to be flexible and solve problems in a multi-shift work environment. 
• Experience with production and kitchen management: forecasting, menu development, meal patterns, purchasing, production control techniques, and inventory management. 
• Knowledge of recipe development and dining trends in higher education. 
  

How to Apply:

TO ENSURE CONSIDERATION: Applications received by 11/25/2026 are ensured full consideration. Applications received after that date may be given consideration at the discretion of the search committee. Application materials will be evaluated, and the most qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the next step of the selection process. Incomplete and/or late application materials may not receive consideration.

Files must be complete to be considered. Submission in PDF format is preferred for all attachments. Please include the following documents:

• Cover letter addressing qualifications and experience
• Resume

(Official Transcripts may be required of finalist)

After you submit your application, you will be unable to edit it. Please be sure to include all required materials before submitting your application.

Contact Information:

Name: Marty Kalepp

Email: [email protected]

Phone: 715-346-3054

 

If you have any questions regarding the application process, need special arrangements, or if you submitted your application with missing materials, please call or email:

Human Resources

Email: [email protected]

Phone: 715-346-2606

 

Please note that successful applicants are responsible for ensuring their eligibility to work in the United States (i.e., a citizen or national of the United States, a lawful permanent resident, a foreign national authorized to work in the United States without the need of employer sponsorship) on or before the effective date of appointment. UW-Stevens Point does not offer H-1B or other work authorization visa sponsorship for this position.

Employment will require a criminal background check. It will also require you to supply a minimum of three (3) professional references (one (1) of which being a current or former supervisor). It is preferred that you supply five (5) professional references (two (2) of which being a current or former supervisors). Your references will be required to answer questions regarding misconduct, sexual violence and sexual harassment.

It is expected that employees will make individual arrangements for transportation adequate to meet position responsibilities and essential job functions. Read more about the Vehicle Use and Driver Authorization Policy.

Applicants are required to: Have a valid driver’s license and a reliable source of independent transportation for periodic in-state work travel, and/or comply with requirements of the Travel and Expense Policy.

Special Notes:

Through the discovery and dissemination of knowledge, UW-Stevens Point stimulates intellectual growth, provides a liberal education, and prepares students for a diverse sustainable world. The university is committed to creating a safe, inclusive learning community for all faculty and staff from a variety of backgrounds. Visit https://www.uwsp.edu/join-uw-stevens-point/ for more information about UW-Stevens Point. To learn about the Stevens Point (aka Point) area fun, jobs, housing, education, quality of life, and bragging rights, visit www.stevenspointarea.com.

Individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or interview process should contact Human Resources and Affirmative Action at 715-346-2606 or [email protected].

The safety and success of students, faculty, and staff at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point is paramount. The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act requires the distribution of an annual security report to all current and prospective students, faculty, and staff. You may obtain the complete report at https://www3.uwsp.edu/protsv/Pages/Clery.aspx

The University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except the identity of the successful candidate will be released. See Wis. Stat. sec. 19.36(7).

An offer of employment will require a criminal background check and authorization to work within the United States as required by the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986.

UW is an Equal Opportunity Employer:

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other bases protected by applicable federal or State law and UW System policies. We are committed to building a workforce that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills, and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.