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Employment Type Full time

Company name US6469 Sysco Payroll, Division of Sysco Resources Services, LLC

Compensation Range The pay range provided is not indicative of Sysco’s actual pay range but is merely algorithmic and provided for generalized comparison. Factors that may be used to determine rate of pay include specific skills, work location, work experience and other individualized factors

Job Profile Summary Responsible for the research, development, planning, creation and testing of new food product and/or menu ideas. Includes collaboration with restaurant leadership, culinary teams, test kitchen teams, and product development teams.

Description

JOB SUMMARY

Designs, markets, and supports value added service programs primarily to healthcare menu planning services, database management and system development and operation for Sysco Corporation for use by national accounts, Sysco companies and their customers. 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Leads team in development of national healthcare menus according to federal and state regulations and guidelines
• Manages implementation of national skilled and upscale menus twice per year
• Evaluates healthcare related regulatory changes, industry trends, and professional recommendations for appropriate incorporation into menu development
• Oversees expansion of recipe, ingredient, and nutrition healthcare database
• Interprets the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Online Nutrition Care Manual for incorporation into therapeutic diet menu planning
• Maintains order guides using online tools for menu cost generation
• Participates in healthcare system testing and implementation
• Gathers menu related insights and trends to incorporate into menu development
• Integrates all product information for menu development and release
• Develops and tests recipes
• Mentors dietetic student interns on rotation completion
• Originates appropriate documentation for menu release and provides to operating companies and healthcare team members
• Presents educational materials for menu related training
• Evaluates healthcare and nutrition related product development for market appropriateness
• Leads special projects involving the healthcare team related to database management

ESSENTIAL COMPETENCIES:

• Attention to detail
• Organization skills
• Computer skills
• Cooking knowledge

EDUCATION:

• Bachelor’s degree from four-year college or university.  Position requires a Registered Dietitian/Nutritionist.

REQUIRED MINIMUM EXPERIENCE:

• Four years of experience in food service setting.  Knowledge/experience with food production systems, product specifications, recipe development, long-term care menu planning and clinical dietetics necessary.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:

• Two years healthcare menu writing experience 

LANGUAGE SKILLS

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.  Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.  Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organizations.

MATHEMATICAL SKILL

• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.   Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

REASONING ABILITY

• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.  Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Ability to use computer for word processing and spreadsheets, experience with MS Office products.

KEY INTERNAL CONTACTS:

• Healthcare marketing team
• Business Technology
• Merchandising

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those and employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to risk of electrical shock.  The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the US on a full time basis without future employment sponsorship.

• Applicants must have US citizen or appropriate travel documents, with the ability to travel abroad to Canada and/or Europe.

• Sysco is committed to providing comprehensive retirement and benefits programs, a stock purchase plan, product purchase discounts and much more!  Background and drug screen.  EOE.

Overview Sysco is the global leader in foodservice distribution. With over 71,000 colleagues and a fleet of over 13,000 vehicles, Sysco operates approximately 333 distribution facilities worldwide and serves more than 700,000 customer locations. We offer our colleagues the opportunity to grow personally and professionally, to contribute to the success of a dynamic organization, and to serve others in a manner that exceeds their expectations. We’re looking for talented, hard-working individuals to join our team. Come grow with us and let us show you why Sysco is at the heart of food and service.

AFFIRMATIVE ACTION STATEMENT Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer, and consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status or any other protected factor under federal, state or local law. This opportunity is available through Sysco Corporation, its subsidiaries and affiliates.

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