Nutrition Graduate Intern

Job Description

Chartwells Higher Education is hiring immediately for a Nutrition Graduate Intern position at their location at 9201 University City Blvd Charlotte, NC. This position is open to online applications only.

The schedule for this position will be determined based on the intern’s class schedule and business needs, and the pay range is $12.00 per hour. Applicants can apply via text messaging by texting “JOB” to 75000 and searching for requisition ID number 1317337. The advertised program is a conversational recruiting assistant that helps you apply to jobs with Compass Group. Message frequency varies. Message and data rates may apply. Text STOP to opt out or HELP for help. Terms and conditions can be found at http://olivia.paradox.ai/moSkg.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis until all openings are filled. If an applicant is declined due to the position being filled, they may still be considered for future opportunities and are always welcome to reapply.

Compass Group offers competitive wages, benefits, and perks like Instapay through the One @Work app. Their careers are filled with purpose and encourage learning, growth, and meaningful impact.

As a Nutrition Graduate Intern at Chartwells Higher Education UNC Charlotte, you will collaborate closely with the leadership team to develop skills and competencies, gaining practical experience in nutrition education. You’ll have the opportunity to gain valuable experience across various areas, including foodservice operations, nutrient analysis, higher education marketing and promotion, nutrition education, Demo Kitchen programming, and food safety.

Working alongside the Campus Dietitian, you will play a pivotal role in implementing and promoting dining programs on campus. You will serve as an integral part of the team, working closely with other dining service members to achieve goals and enhance campus awareness of food allergy programs and special dietary offerings.

Essential Job Duties/Responsibilities include:
• Planning, organizing, and executing monthly wellness events and Teaching Kitchen programs.
• Developing wellness promotional materials and event calendars.
• Conducting audits of food allergy stations and menu signage.
• Collaborating closely with the campus dining management team to organize and execute events and wellness projects seamlessly.
• Providing support to the marketing department by assisting with nutrition-related promotions and projects.
• Attending meetings or other events as required to stay informed and contribute to team discussions.
• Contacting student and faculty members who have requested private teaching kitchens, and providing recipe suggestions based on their preferences, taking into account any food allergies or dietary restrictions.
• Developing comprehensive shopping lists and coordinating with campus chefs to acquire necessary ingredients for events and programs.
• Creating visually appealing graphics to advertise dining services events and initiatives across campus.
• Delivering credible nutrition education and engaging wellness programs to promote healthy eating habits and overall well-being among students and staff.

Expectations for this position include:
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Customer service experience or knowledge is essential.
• Strong interpersonal skills are a must.
• Demonstrate interest and basic knowledge in the field of nutrition.
• Culinary skills are a plus.
• Basic Canva design skills.
• Prior marketing-related experience.
• Exhibit a strong work ethic, providing assistance and support to coworkers.
• Take initiative to research information using evidence-based platforms provided by the registered dietitian when lacking knowledge in a certain area.
• Act professionally, arriving to work with a positive attitude and readiness to support, serve, and collaborate with other team members.
• Be reliable in meeting deadlines and effectively communicate needs to supervisor and other team members.
• Accept constructive criticism and feedback, and apply it to improve performance.
• Commit to working a minimum of 15 hours per week unless determined otherwise by the supervisor.
• Possess reliable transportation for commuting to various campus locations and traveling 5 miles.

Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass, they 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. Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. This job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity. They will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with a criminal history (including relevant driving history), in a manner consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York Fair Chance Act. Chartwells Higher Ed maintains a drug-free workplace.