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Abilene, Texas

DIETITIAN - HRLY Abilene Christian University Campus

DietitianIncludes weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$30-$32/hr

The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday

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Job Description

We are hiring immediately for an Hourly Campus Dietitian position.

Address

Abilene Christian University Campus

Schedule

Monday to Friday with occasional weekends. 40 hours weekly. Educational leave from June 1 - August 10th.

  • Requirement: RD credentails
  • Hourly Rate: $30.00-$32.00

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Job Summary

We are seeking a Hourly Campus Dietitian to join our Team in Abilene, Texas for Abilene Christian University Campus.

Responsibilities

  • Provides nutrition education & training support for the campus community including tabling, lunch & learn sessions, one-on-one counseling, etc.
  • Implements Chartwells Higher Education wellness programming
  • Coordinates with the dining management team and culinary associates to meet dietary needs for all customers
  • Provides nutrition related training including food allergen training to all associates
  • Assists the management team with menu development and nutrient analysis
  • Collaborates with marketing to ensure appropriate nutrition communication & messaging
  • Leads Dining Services Sustainability efforts – partnering with operations and campus stakeholders to track, improve, and communicate sustainability efforts in all dining spaces
  • Operational execution and oversight – hands-on work in dining spaces to serve guests, train associates, audit systems, collaborate with unit leadership, and ensure excellence in operations and culinary services
  • Partner with various campus offices, departments, and organizations to ensure alignment with university goals and needs

Qualifications

  • Credentialed as a Registered Dietitian by the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) or RD Eligible
  • Licensed by the State Dietetics Licensing Board in states where applicable
  • Ability to present information in one-on-one as well group format
  • Experience working with special diets and food allergies
  • ServSafe® Manager Certification a plus
  • Possess the necessary skills to effectively utilize Microsoft applications and nutrient analysis programsThe Benefits

We are always looking for ways to invest in our people both inside and outside of work to help them achieve their full potential. Both full-time and part-time associates are eligible for the following benefits:

  • Opportunities for Training and Development
  • Retirement Plan
  • Associate Shopping Program
  • Health and Wellness Programs
  • Discount Marketplace
  • Identity Theft Protection

Pet Insurance

Voluntary Benefits, including Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance, Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Legal Services, and Choice Auto and Home Program

In addition, full-time positions also offer the following benefits to associates:

  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Life Insurance/AD
  • Disability Insurance
  • Commuter Benefits
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. For positions in Maryland, Washington State, or to be performed Remotely, click here or copy/paste the link below for paid time off benefits information.

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Because this position requires you to perform services in an educational facility, there may be periods when the Company does not require you to perform work (such as winter and summer breaks when food service needs decline or cease).

Any such periods during which you do not perform work on the Company’s behalf may be unpaid and deemed a temporary layoff. However, depending on business needs, you may be required to work year-round, potentially at a different location during break periods. Business needs may vary from year to year.

Our Commitment to Diversity and InclusionCompass 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.

Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Disclaimer: 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.

  • Certain positions may require Florida Level 2 background screening. Details: info.flclearinghouse.com
  • Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.
  • Chartwells Higher Ed maintains a drug-free workplace.

Key Responsibilities

The Dietitian provides nutrition education, counseling, and training support for the campus community while collaborating with culinary teams on menu development and sustainability efforts. They also oversee operational execution in dining spaces to ensure excellence in service and adherence to dietary standards.

Requirements

Candidates must be credentialed as a Registered Dietitian by the Commission on Dietetic Registration or be RD eligible. Additionally, they must possess the ability to present information in various formats and have experience working with special diets and food allergies.

Key Skills

Public speakingFood service operations

Dietitian Career Context

Of the 50 active Clinical Nutrition listings this role was benchmarked against, 22% are remote, 22% have no call, 76% require no weekends.

In Texas, the Clinical Nutrition weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$75k (75 salary observations; 614 listings), vs ~$78k nationally (2,054 salary observations; 8,843 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-10-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

What does the Clinical Nutrition market look like in Texas?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Texas vs national$75k median in Texas$78k nationally (−3%)75 state / 2,054 national salary observations
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$66k in purchasing powerTexas index 97.1 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Clinical Nutrition listings in Texas229 active3,046 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 22% remote · 22% no call · 76% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedTexas Dietitian listings: 8% state a sign-on bonus · 5% offer loan repayment251 active listings, Nov 2026
New Clinical Nutrition listings1,128 in the last 30 days736 the 30 days before (+53%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Clinical Nutrition pay trend+4.1% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates DIETITIAN - HRLY Abilene Christian University Campus at Compass Group a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Clinical Nutrition dietitian listings evaluated on our platform.

Location & Logistics

Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$64k midpoint, that is roughly $3k–$5k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.

Top Dietitian Jobs

20 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

20 jobs · 9 employers
8
<$80k
3
$80k-90k
2
$90k-100k
5
$100k-110k
2
$110k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

18 jobs · 9 employers
401k / retirement match
100% this job
CME allowance
89%
Relocation assistance
44%
Sign-on bonus
17%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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$100k-$125k
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$83k-$104k
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Work-life snapshot

median 6.0this job 6.0
Better work-life than 50% of Clinical Nutrition (Dietitian) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 2,977 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Includes weekends
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About Compass Group

Food and Beverage Services
Chertsey, Surrey
10,000+ employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical
Dental
Vision
Life Insurance
Disability Insurance
Retirement Plan
Flexible Spending Accounts
Employee Assistance Program

Living in Abilene

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$238k
Typical market rent
$1,988/mo
Residents’ average commute
16 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
90.4
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Abilene, TX metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.