Public Health Nutrition Consultant

State of Florida

. Monitor compliance of nutrition and food service policies and procedures for the Department .

Posted 11/6/2026full-timeOrlando • Florida • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $57,682 - $62,683 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

Role fit

Core Competencies

Use this summary to align your resume positioning with the role.

Demonstrates expertise in nutrition compliance, menu planning, and medical nutrition therapy within institutional settings. Capable of conducting audits, providing technical assistance, and ensuring adherence to dietary standards and regulations.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Registered Dietitian (RD)Nutrition Compliance MonitoringMenu PlanningMedical Nutrition TherapyInstitutional Audit Experience

ATS Keywords

Tailor your resume

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard Skills

Nutritional PracticesFood SafetySanitationTherapeutic Diet ComplianceDiet Prescription MonitoringClinical ExpertiseDiet Manual AnalysisTechnical AssistanceMeal PreparationMeal Service

Soft Skills

Problem SolvingCommunicationTrainingCollaborationLiaison Skills

Certifications & Qualifications

Registered Dietitian NutritionistFlorida Dietetics License

Industry Keywords

Dietary Reference IntakesFood and Nutrition BoardDepartment of CorrectionsLevel 2 Background CheckE-Verify

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Monitor compliance of nutrition and food service policies and procedures for the Department
Provide technical assistance related to nutrition and food service
Conduct on-site institutional audits of regional operations
Monitor therapeutic diet compliance, meal preparation, meal service, and operational issues
Certify that the Department’s Master Menu and Therapeutic Diet Menus comply with Dietary Reference Intakes established by the Food and Nutrition Board of the National Academy of Sciences
Provide clinical expertise for procedure and manual updates relating to nutrition
Act as liaison between food service and health service staff
Review and recommend medical nutrition therapy
Notify senior management about program issues, problems, and policies
Provide technical assistance, training, and guidance on menu planning, nutritional practices, food safety, and sanitation
Consult with Department staff to develop solutions to problems
Prepare monthly diet compliance reports, planned schedules, facility reviews, correspondence, and other work projects
Monitor diet prescriptions for appropriateness and consult with Health Services to ensure appropriate diets are ordered
Plan and analyze specialized diets according to medical nutrition therapy guidelines in the Department of Corrections Diet Manual
Perform all required duties under Registered Dietitian Nutritionist supervision and approval if RD eligible; practice parameters remain limited until fully registered
Minimal overnight travel may be necessary
Perform other duties as required

Requirements

What you’ll need

Must possess a valid driver license
Registration with the American Dietetic Association as a Registered Dietitian (RD) and licensing in the State of Florida meeting the requirements outlined in Chapter 468, Part X, Florida Statutes, or eligibility to practice dietetics in accordance with Chapter 64B8-40 to 45, Florida Administrative Code
Official transcripts required if selected when submitting a college/university degree
Must pass a Level 2 background check before starting work
Must be a U.S. citizen or authorized to work in the U.S.
Must meet employment eligibility requirements verified through E-Verify
H-1B Visa Sponsorship is not currently supported
Preferred: Experience monitoring and evaluating menu preparation and service in an institutional setting
Support of knowledge, skills, and abilities demonstrated through the application, education, work experience, work sample, interview, and/or reference checks

Benefits

Comp & perks

Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
Comprehensive health insurance and life insurance with accidental death and dismemberment benefits
Supplemental Dental, Vision, Life, Disability and Hospitalization insurance
Tuition-Free college courses
Pension Plan (Traditional Retirement Pension Plan)
Investment Plan (401(K)-Type Retirement Plan)
Deferred Retirement Option Program (DROP)
Deferred Compensation
Eligible for teleworking, subject to departmental guidelines and approval
Veterans’ Preference for eligible candidates
Potential waivers for postsecondary educational requirements for certain eligible service members