DIETITIAN, ADVANCED PRACTICE
Listed compensation
$66k-$66k
The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday
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Job Description
- We are hiring immediately for a School Nutrition Dieitian position.
- Location: Danbury Public Schools
- Schedule: Monday to Friday. 10-month position (6 week summer furlough)
- Requirement: RD credentials
- Salary: $66,000-66,346*Internal Employee Referral Bonus Available
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Chartwells K12's goal is to make sure students leave the cafeteria happier and healthier than they came in, by serving food kids love to eat and creating custom dining programs.
With more than 16,000 associates in 4,300 schools, ranging from large public institutions to small charter and private schools, Chartwells K12 is built on decades of food, education and operational experience driven by top culinary, nutrition, wellness, and sustainability talent. For more information, visit chartwellsk12.com. Job Summary
Dietitian– Education Sector
Job Responsibilities
- Create and manage special diet menus for students with allergies or medical conditions.
- Ensure menus meet compliance standards using internal menu software.
- Collaborates with the child nutrition team to support food service operations.
- Train staff on food allergy procedures and program compliance.
- Lead student nutrition education initiatives.
- Conduct internal audits and ensure USDA school meal program compliance.
- Research and apply for grants to support district nutrition goals.
- Participate in community events as needed.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree and Registered Dietitian in accordance with the Commission on Dietetic Registration, required
- Master’s degree, Preferred
- Two to three years of professional experience
- Experience with Microsoft Office Suite
- Proficient computer skills, required
- Food Handelers Certificate, required
Associates at Chartwells K-12 are offered many fantastic benefits.
Both full-time and part-time positions offer the following benefits to associates:
- 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 Washington State, Maryland, 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 will 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.
About Compass Group
Achieving Leadership in the Foodservice Industry
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.
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 K-12 maintains a drug-free workplace.
Key Responsibilities
The Dietitian will manage special diet menus for students with allergies and ensure compliance with USDA school meal program standards. They will also lead nutrition education initiatives and collaborate with the child nutrition team to support food service operations.
Qualifications
- Education
- Bachelor degree
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates DIETITIAN, ADVANCED PRACTICE 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 nurse practitioner listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.
Clinical Nutrition — Nurse Practitioner Career Context
Of the 40 active Nurse Practitioner listings this role was benchmarked against, 25% are remote, 68% have no call, 73% require no weekends.
Nurse Practitioner pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.8% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $66k–$66k | Nurse Practitioner median $80k (middle half $74k–$89k)159 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$64k in purchasing power | Connecticut index 103.6 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Nurse Practitioner listings in Connecticut | 237 active | 13,879 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 25% remote · 68% no call · 73% no weekends40 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Connecticut Nurse Practitioner listings: 21% state a sign-on bonus (median $14k) · 14% offer loan repayment237 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Clinical Nutrition listings | 1,097 in the last 30 days | 596 the 30 days before (+84%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Nurse Practitioner pay trend | +1.8% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
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