Nutritionist in Foodservice

A nutritionist in foodservice plans and oversees meals for groups of people, such as patients in a hospital, students in a school, residents of a care facility, or employees at a company. Your work includes designing menus that meet nutrition guidelines and dietary needs, working with chefs and kitchen managers, managing food allergens, watching portion sizes and food costs, and keeping the kitchen in line with safety rules. You also train staff and respond to the needs of individual people with special diets.