Nutrition Intern, Gourmet Dining / Montclair State University

• We are hiring immediately for a Nutrition Intern position.
• Location: 1 Normal Ave Student Ctr Montclair, NJ Note: online applications accepted only.
• Schedule: To be determined based on class schedule and business needs.
• Pay rate:  $16.50 per hour

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At Gourmet Dining & Chartwells Higher Education, people are at the core of our business. Together we build innovative food service concepts and serve fresh, local and nutritious meals at over 270 college campuses across the country. Twice named the Fastest Growing Brand by Nation’s Restaurant News, at Gourmet Dining & Chartwells we take pride in creating opportunities for associates to grow their careers and achieve their development goals within the company.

General Description: 

You will be working closely with the Registered Dietitian in Montclair State University’s dining servicer Gourmet Dining, developing skills and competencies that will help provide you with practical experience in preparing to apply to accredited Dietetic Internship programs. You will gain valuable experience in the following areas: foodservice operations, marketing and promoting of health promoting foods, nutrition education campaigns, menu planning, food safety, and planning and implementation of community nutrition focused events. This internship involves hands on experience in the world of higher education with a focus on nutrition which will guide you to set the stage for your personal success in a career in nutrition.

Qualifications for Nutrition Internship:

• Applicant should be at least at sophomore level credit hour standing

• Applicant should be enrolled in a nutrition, dietetics or foodservice related field in pursuit of credentials, Registered Dietitian (RD)

• Applicant should have no less than a 3.25 GPA in all attempted undergraduate work 

Key Requirements:  

• A love of the world of food service management 
• Interest in culinary arts and service
• Good interpersonal skills
• General interest and knowledge
• Attention to detail
• Must be undergraduate nutrition and dietetics student 
• Ability to work in-person 
• Canva proficiency 

Interest in one or more of the following: 

• Community Nutrition 
• Culinary Education 
• Farm to Fork 
• Special Dietary Needs (food allergies, intolerances) 

Job Responsibilities (May include any or all): 

• Assist Registered Dietitian in tabling events, Teaching Kitchens & program development as needed
• Support educational nutrition campaigns
• Recipe creation
• Menu Planning              
• Market Research
• Contribute to social media content
• Promote food safety practices
• Executing operational standards  

Learning Objectives: 

• Demonstrate awareness, understanding and skills necessary to work in a diverse environment.

• Experience opportunities to learn, observe, and practice a variety of nutrition and well-being experiences in the world of higher education and food service. 

This internship should not be confused in any way with the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics pre-professional internship requirement. This internship will provide relevant on the job experience in the field of foodservice nutrition. This internship does not replace an accredited internship program.

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Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

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. 

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Gourmet Dining maintains a drug-free workplace.

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