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Registered Dietitian

SFE- Southwest Foodservice Excellence
Columbia, SC Full Time
POSTED ON 10/22/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 12/6/2026
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!

Help Shape the Future of School Nutrition

Are you passionate about creating nutritious, student-approved meals that make a difference? At Southwest Foodservice Excellence (SFE), you'll have the opportunity to influence menus, improve participation, and ensure compliance across K-12 school nutrition programs—all while working alongside a team dedicated to serving healthy, high-quality meals to students every day.

If you're a Registered Dietitian looking for a role where you can see the direct impact of your work, we'd love to meet you.

You Will:

  • As the Registered Dietitian, you'll partner with district leadership and school teams to ensure successful, compliant, and innovative meal programs by:
    • Developing USDA-compliant menus that maximize commodity utilization, control food costs, and increase student participation.
    • Ensuring all breakfast, lunch, snack, and summer meal programs meet USDA, state, and local regulations.
    • Conducting site reviews and audits to evaluate compliance and implement corrective action plans.
    • Managing menu analysis, nutritional documentation, production records, and compliance reporting.
    • Supporting students with medically required special diets, food allergies, and dietary accommodations.
    • Training school nutrition teams on menu software, recipe management, production records, and nutrition standards.
    • Planning and supporting student engagement initiatives including taste tests, farmers markets, health fairs, and nutrition promotions.
    • Providing nutrition education and resources for students, families, and school staff.
    • Assisting the General Manager with operational initiatives that improve meal quality, participation, and program performance.
    • Traveling throughout the assigned district to provide onsite support and guidance.
You Have:Preferred Qualifications

  • What We're Looking ForRequired Qualifications
    • Bachelor's degree in Nutrition, Dietetics, or a related field.
    • Registered Dietitian (RD/RDN) credential with an active license in good standing.
    • Ability to travel regularly throughout the assigned school district.
    • Experience in K-12 school nutrition, healthcare, foodservice, or institutional dining.
    • Experience with USDA Child Nutrition Programs and menu planning.
    • Knowledge of menu analysis software and production record systems.
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

Salary : $65,000 - $70,000

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