Student Nutrition Assistant resume example

Works directly with campus Dietitian

Promotes nutrition and a healthy lifestyle across the campus community

Manages menu and recipes in the Food Inventory Software, Eatec

• Checks for recipe clarity, and completeness
• Appraise generated nutrition labels for accuracy
• Monitors food labels for major allergen content and assesses recipes for healthful qualities (i.e high fiber, beneficial nutrients, etc)

Ensures that every food item served is labeled appropriately for stress free navigation in the dining halls.

• Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian &/or Halal

Communicates directly with residents with dietary restrictions and preferences. I reach out to make sure they feel comfortable and confident in their food choices on campus.

Perform purchasing and production assessments.

OSU dining is partnered with the Menus of Change and AASHE-STARS initiatives. I help screen our purchasing records for inventory that meets the institution's sustainability criteria.

Create and coordinate outreach events in the dining halls, through social media, or remotely.

Examples of past events:

• Comparison of sugar content in beverages
• What are pro & prebiotics?
• Healthy, energizing snacks for studying
• Whole grains: Why we need them & where to find them
• Immunity boosting foods
• Stress relief: aromatherapy dough balls
• BYO smoothie bar
• Veggie art for "Bring Your Child to Campus Day"

Partner with chefs to host cooking classes.

We tailor affordable, simple recipes that can be made from scratch, with virtually no cooking experience, on a college student budget.

We also develop handouts with recipes, cooking tips, and important facts (i.e types of knives, the danger zone, how to avoid cross contamination, flavor profiles, etc.)

Available for extraneous tasks and activities with the university

• Student Fellow with Stanford’s Menus of Change initiative
• Participate in the annual ChefNet conference hosted by OSU
• Welcome and accommodate incoming students at orientation sessions throughout the summer.
• Introduce students to dining plans, halls, and food options across campus
• Adjust operations for remote delivery via Zoom and Social Media
• Assist in hiring process for a head baker
• Decide criteria for incoming Nutrition Assistants and lead the hiring process
• Interview for the campus newspaper regarding student employment in the era of Covid-19
• Ambassador for the Beaver Health campaign encouraging mask wearing, social distancing, and limiting social gathering
• Appear in many instructional videos for the dining experience and social distancing protocols
• Host social media take-overs regarding UHDS sustainability initiatives, healthy eating on campus,