Child Nutrition Specialist & Dietitian II

DietitianNo weekendsNo nightsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$70k-$80k

The week · per this posting · Monday – FridayWeekdays only

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Posted 54m ago · Verified live

Job Description

Ready to change the world? At SFE, we are fueling students to take on their school day one meal at a time, and we need YOU to help bring those healthy, great tasting meals to their plates every day.

We are passionate about delicious food, creating a customized experience for each of our districts and schools, bringing innovation to the table and being compassionate leaders to our teams. If you're looking for a career that can truly make an impact on a child's day, we want to meet you!

We are currently looking for experienced leaders to ensure that school meals programs (K-12) under contract management are in compliance with federal and state regulations.. This individual will travel to districts to provide compliance support and training for 50-60% of the calendar year. Individuals with experience in K-12 schools are preferred and/or experience in managing operations. The ideal candidate should be self-motivated and flexible with scheduling.

You Will

  • Develops and provides training and ongoing development throughout all levels of the company in the areas of menu planning, nutrition and compliance standards. Create and implement trainings materials, handouts, and guidance manuals to support training initiatives.
  • Ensures compliance by enforcing and maintaining professional knowledge of state, federal, local, and company standards and regulations.
  • Provides menu support through training, monitoring and feedback; menu development as needed.
  • Effectively communicates information regarding regulations, compliance, company standards, nutrition, menu planning and wellness to specific audiences as needed.
  • Develops innovative solutions to obstacles.
  • Maintains menu planning software and nutrition database.
  • Provides district support ensuring successful Administrative Reviews.
  • Other duties as assigned.

You Have

  • This position requires a person that is a leader and is able to handle a fast-paced environment.
  • Experience in school nutrition or related field is preferred, but not required. Consideration will be given to candidates with other food service related work experience.
  • Preferred RDN, BS in Nutrition or related field.
  • This job does require travel; approximately 60%.
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Office and planning own travel.

Key SFE (Southwest Foodservice Excellence) Benefits

At SFE, we believe great work starts with great people. That's why we offer Monday–Friday, day‑shift schedules, competitive pay, and a benefits package designed to support your life — both at work and at home.

Eligible employees enjoy comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, a 401(k) with pre‑tax and Roth options, employer‑contributed Health Savings Accounts, and access to wellness tools like Telemedicine and an Employee Assistance Program. We also offer employee discounts and flexible options when life changes.

If you're looking for stability, work‑life balance, and a company that truly invests in its people, SFE may be the perfect fit.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, Gender/Minority/Veterans/Disabled and participates with E-Verify Employment Eligibility Program

Key Responsibilities

The specialist will provide compliance support and training to K-12 school nutrition programs while managing menu planning and nutrition databases. They are responsible for ensuring adherence to federal and state regulations and facilitating successful administrative reviews.

Requirements

The ideal candidate should have experience in school nutrition or food service operations and possess strong leadership skills. A Bachelor's degree in Nutrition or a related field and RDN certification are preferred.

Qualifications

Education
Bachelor degree
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Nutrition complianceTraining developmentRegulatory complianceData managementAdministrative review supportTravel planningCommunicationProblem solving

Dietitian Career Context

Of the 50 active Clinical Nutrition listings this role was benchmarked against, 14% are remote, 24% have no call, 86% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Michigan is 96.2 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$75k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $78k in an average-cost state. 61.8% of Michigan clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Child Nutrition Specialist & Dietitian II at Southwest Foodservice Excellence a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Clinical Nutrition (Dietitian) — ranked against 3,161 active Clinical Nutrition (Dietitian) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements, no night shifts.

Top Dietitian Jobs

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Salary Distribution19 jobs · 11 employers

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks18 jobs · 11 employers

401k / retirement match
100% this job
CME allowance
72%
Sign-on bonus
33%
Relocation assistance
28%
Loan repayment
22%

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.0this job 6.4
Better work-life than 80% of Clinical Nutrition (Dietitian) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 3,161 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends
  • No nights

Living in Dearborn

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$249k≈ 3.6× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,805/mo≈ 31% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
22 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
100.3
State income tax
Up to 4.3%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Southwest Foodservice Excellence

Food and Beverage Manufacturing
Scottsdale, AZ
501-1,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Paid Time Off
401(k) with Pre-Tax and Roth Options
Employer-Contributed Health Savings Account
Telemedicine
Employee Assistance Program