Registered Dietitian (School Services K-12)

AVI Foodsystems, IncAkron, Youngstownindeedpublished 10/16/2026

AVI Foodsystems is looking for an energetic and optimistic team member to immediately hire to fill the role of Traveling K-12 Registered Dietitian for our School Services Division . We are seeking a knowledgeable, service-oriented, and highly motivated Registered Dietitian to support our diverse portfolio of public and private school dining programs. This position will provide nutrition leadership, regulatory guidance, menu development, and operational support to school accounts, helping ensure that each program delivers high-quality, nutritious, appealing meals that meet the unique needs of its students and school communities.

The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in public school nutrition programs, a strong understanding of USDA meal pattern requirements and National School Lunch Program (NSLP) regulations and demonstrated proficiency with school nutrition software and menu management systems. This individual must be comfortable traveling between school locations, working directly with on-site food service teams and school administrators, and adapting nutrition strategies to meet the distinct requirements of both public and private school environments.

This role requires a balance of regulatory expertise, operational understanding, client interactions and strong relationship-building skills.

Founded in 1960, AVI Foodsystems has evolved into one of the most respected and trusted food service companies in the nation. Providing comprehensive food services with a focus on the highest quality and freshest ingredients, impeccable service and total value is the reputation we have earned and live up to everyday.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Develop, implement and document an individualized plan for nutrition intervention

Provide timely follow-up and documentation

Utilize assessment and evaluation techniques that consider the varied needs of age-specific populations as well as cultural, Religious and ethnic concerns

Evaluate the effectiveness and measure progress towards outcomes of medical nutrition therapy interventions; reassess nutrition care process and implement changes as indicated

Work cooperatively with foodservice team/host to assure conformance to diet prescriptions

Assess educational needs and provide nutrition counseling for individuals and groups

Participating in community projects and education as needed/assigned

Conduct in services and educational presentations

Maintain productivity standards and practice effective time management and prioritizing tasks

Maintain accurate record keeping of daily clinical activities, including information of rescheduling and billing

Requirements:

Ideal candidates will possess a Bachelor's Degree in Nutrition Dietetics from an approved/accredited university or college program

Ideal candidates must also be a Registered Dietitian (RD) through the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) and licensed to practice in the state in which they work

Comprehensive knowledge and application of nutrition services

Ability to communicate effectively in both written and verbal form to patients, public, team members and hospital staff

Ability to function independently and to counsel and educate others

General knowledge of nutrient analysis required

Ability to work and be a part of the operation and clinical teams

Experience with word processing and spreadsheet software

ServSafe Certification is preferred

Benefits:

AVI offers:

A family culture and atmosphere

Competitive compensation

401(k) with generous company match

Health, dental, vision, and life insurance for full-time team members

We conduct pre-employment drug testing. EOE

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