Nutrition & Wellness Intern, Chartwells Higher Ed / University of Pittsburgh
General Description
In this role, you will work closely with the Chartwells Campus Dietitian to plan, execute, and promote the dining services at The University of Pittsburgh. You will gain valuable experience in the following areas: food service management, nutrition education and outreach, and marketing and communications. You will serve as an extension of the Campus Dietitian, working with both dining and campus partners, to promote awareness of available on-campus dining offerings and wellness resources with the goal of creating a more informed, engaged, and inclusive campus dining community.
Job Requirements
- Applicant should be at least at sophomore-level credit hour standing
- Applicant should be enrolled in a nutrition, dietetics, or related field
- Applicant should have no less than a 3.00 GPA
- Applicant should possess excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
- Applicant should possess customer service experience and knowledge
Job Responsibilities
- Food Service Management
- Conduct research for menu and recipe development
- Perform quality assurance audits and aid in executing operational standards
- Conduct food allergy station and signage audits within dining operations to ensure adherence to local and federal guidelines
- Aid in the development of standard operating procedures
- Nutrition Education and Outreach
- Plan, organize, and execute a variety of health education events, including but not limited to lectures, food samplings, recipe demonstrations, and health fairs
- Aid unit chefs in the planning and execution of monthly Teaching Kitchens
- Conduct evidence-based research on various foods and cuisines
- Plan and execute staff training, as well as create corresponding training related educational materials (PowerPoint presentations, handouts, etc.)
- Marketing and Communications
- Collaborate with marketing and operations teams on planning and executing special events in the dining operations
- Gather, compile, and synthesize information to develop innovative and effective health promotion communications for the campus community, including website content, student newsletters, dining blog, social media, and printed materials, for a diverse group of students.
Learning Objectives
- Demonstrate awareness, understanding, and skills necessary to work in a diverse environment.
- Demonstrate professional writing skills in preparing professional communications.
- Demonstrate active participation, teamwork, and contributions in group settings.
- Design, implement, and evaluate presentations tailored to a target audience.
- Develop nutrition education materials that are culturally and age appropriate and designed for the literacy level of the audience.
- Develop and deliver products, programs, or services that promote consumer health, wellness, and lifestyle management.
- Develop and evaluate recipes, formulas and menus for acceptability and affordability that accommodate the cultural diversity and the health needs of various populations, groups, and individuals.
Pay and Schedule
- Pay Rate: $14.00 per hour
- Schedule: To be determined based on class schedule and business needs. Available to work 20 hours per week.
Benefits
This is a paid intern position; however, it is not eligible for paid time off (PTO) or benefits such as medical, dental, vision, etc. Certain positions may require Florida Level 2 background screening. Details: https://info.flclearinghouse.com/.
Company Commitment
Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. At 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.