Regional Dietitian Wellbeing Director- Allergen Management

Reports To: Division Wellbeing Director Location: Must live within a commutable distance to Costa Mesa or Long Beach Job Duties: Primary role is to lead the development, integration, and execution of allergen labeling and management across the portfolio, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and alignment with Compass Group and Eurest standards. This role will serve as the subject matter expert in allergen management, partnering with culinary, QA, operations, procurement, and technology teams to establish best-in-class labeling processes, training, and compliance. 25% of schedule will be traveling to other locations outside of California. Position Title: Regional Dietitian Wellbeing Director- Allergen Management- Costa Mesa, CA Reports To: Division Wellbeing Director Location: Must live within a commutable distance to Costa Mesa or Long Beach Job Duties: Primary role is to lead the development, integration, and execution of allergen labeling and management across the portfolio, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and alignment with Compass Group and Eurest standards. This role will serve as the subject matter expert in allergen management, partnering with culinary, QA, operations, procurement, and technology teams to establish best-in-class labeling processes, training, and compliance. 25% of schedule will be traveling to other locations outside of California. Schedule: Monday-Friday Salary: $110,000-$120,000 Other Forms of Compensation: CEU's, AND and CDR dues paid, tuition and education reimbursement As the leader in business and industry dining, Eurest is the company to join if you want a rewarding career packed with limitless opportunities. We feed the employees of the nation's largest and most-prestigious companies -- in every state and across all industries. As a member of Eurest's leadership and professional support team, you will help our 16,000 chefs, and in-unit associates excel as they deliver world-class meals in corporate cafes and executive dining rooms with on-site catering through vending innovations and more. Our company is innovative, high performing and fast growing. Our teammates are enthusiastic, committed to quality and thrive on consistently delivering unparalleled results. And did we mention we work with exciting companies and at interesting locations? Come grow your career with Eurest. Job Summary Allergen Management & Program Strategy Serve as the single point of contact and subject matter expert for allergen management and portfolio-level visibility. Acts as an allergen management resource for clients, customers and associate questions and concerns. Own and standardize allergen labeling processes across marketplaces and catering, ensuring accurate and consistent guest-facing information. Customize and coordinate Compass Group allergen management programs to align with client needs. Partner with Culinary, QA, Operations, Procurement, and technology teams to ensure allergen data flows accurately from ingredients and recipes through guest-facing labels. Collaborate with CD, Compass QA, and operations teams to manage new technology related to allergen management, including Nextep and Order & Pay kiosks. Establish validation and change-management processes to ensure allergen information remains accurate when recipes, ingredients, suppliers, or products change. Develop and maintain allergen labeling standards, SOPs, documentation, audit processes, and escalation procedures. Conduct ongoing audits and validation, identifying gaps and driving corrective actions to ensure portfolio-wide adherence. Support onsite managers in standardizing purchase order guides, maintaining Food Label Books of Record, and ensuring consistent guest-facing allergen communication. Serve as the escalation point for client, customer, and associate allergen questions, discrepancies, and concerns. Education & Training Develop, implement, and maintain food allergen training for managers and associates. Lead the development and implementation of allergen labeling and management standards, ensuring portfolio-wide adherence through training, education, validation, and continuous improvement. Provide tools, resources, and coaching to sustain engagement and consistent program execution. Establish, validate, and monitor allergen labeling accuracy, refining SOPs and corrective-action processes to ensure policy adherence. Build a culture of food safety, allergen awareness, health, and wellbeing across the portfolio. Wellbeing & Culinary Integration Work closely with the culinary portfolio chef to maintain the recipe database and ensure alignment with Eurest culinary and nutrition standards. Partner with marketing to amplify wellbeing and allergen initiatives and increase visibility and guest engagement. Ensure consistent integration of wellbeing and accurate allergen labeling into marketplace and catering programs. Use insights and analytics to refine strategies, measure program effectiveness, and demonstrate outcomes. Qualifications: Registered Dietitian- Commission on Dietetic Registration of the Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics (AND) Certification and State Licensure, where applicable Bachelors degree in food and nutrition or related field of study Desired 7+ years professional experience Culinary background preferred Experience in allergen labeling (packaged foods or restaurant) required Project Management experience strongly preferred Serve-Safe certification required, but we can train once hired Strong management, written and oral communication, and leadership skills, with advanced problem solving-skills and outstanding interpersonal skills Eurest is a member of Compass Group USA Associates At Eurest Are Offered Many Fantastic Benefits. Medical Dental Vision Life Insurance/ AD Disability Insurance Retirement Plan Paid Time Off Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state) Associate Shopping Program Health and Wellness Programs Discount Marketplace Identity Theft Protection Pet Insurance Commuter Benefits Employee Assistance Program Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) Paid Parental Leave Personal Leave Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. 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. We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with a criminal history (including relevant driving history), in a manner consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York Fair Chance Act. Certain positions may require Florida Level 2 background screening. Details: Eurest maintains a drug-free workplace. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis. #J-18808-Ljbffr Eurest USA