Dietitian / Menu Planner

Amentum, a global leader in advanced engineering, technical, and professional services serving the US government, allies, and critical infrastructure sectors, is seeking a Dietitian / Menu Planner to support a unique US Navy program based on the island of Diego Garcia.

Job Responsibilities

The Dietitian / Menu Planner is responsible for designing and implementing cycle menus that meet nutritional standards, promote healthy eating, and ensure a variety of appetizing and high-quality meals are provided. Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Planning and developing a 21-day cycle menu using the Food Service Management (FSM) system or equivalent.
• Ensuring all menus comply with DoD food service directives and meet nutritional standards required by the U.S. Navy.
• Promoting healthy food choices and balanced meal options in menu planning, ensuring meals appeal to a diverse customer base.
• Monitoring and reviewing menu offerings regularly to ensure variety, nutritional value, and alignment with customer preferences.
• Preparing and certifying menus in collaboration with the U.S. Navy to ensure compliance with all applicable regulations and standards.
• Analyzing menu items for nutritional value and incorporating dietary best practices to promote health and wellness.
• Providing guidance to food service staff on proper meal preparation, portioning, and nutritional goals.
• Documenting and maintaining records related to menu planning, meal standards compliance, and certification processes.
• Reviewing vendor products, identifying sourcing opportunities, and ensuring quality ingredients that support dietary goals.
• Addressing feedback from customers and stakeholders to continuously improve menu offerings and food service operations.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in dietetics, nutrition, food service management, or a related field.
• At least 2-4 years of experience in menu planning, nutritional analysis, or dietetics in a commercial, military, or institutional food service environment.
• Proficiency in menu planning software such as Food Service Management (FSM) or equivalent systems.
• Strong understanding of nutritional standards and meal composition in accordance with DoD or similar food service regulations.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage complex menu planning and documentation processes.
• Ability to successfully pass contract medical requirements and maintain compliance for the duration of deployment.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain facility credentials/authorization.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience in an austere OCONUS (Outside the Continental United States) environment with a multi-national workforce.
• Valid country driver’s license.
• Country visa (as required in line with the U.S. Department of State Foreign Clearance Guide).
• Certification as a Registered Dietitian (RD) or equivalent.
• Proven experience in food service operations for military or government dining facilities.
• Familiarity with U.S. Navy or DoD food service directives, nutritional standards, and meal preparation requirements.
• Demonstrated ability to train and guide food service staff on healthy meal preparation and dietary compliance standards.

Other Responsibilities

Safety
Amentum enforces a safety culture whereby all employees have the responsibility for continuously developing and maintaining a safe work environment. As appropriate, each employee is responsible for completing all training requirements and fulfilling all self-aid/buddy aid responsibilities, participating in emergency response tasks, and serving on safety committees and teams.

Quality
Quality is the foundation for the management of our business and the keystone of our goal of customer satisfaction. It is our policy to consistently provide services that meet customer expectations. Accordingly, each employee must conform to the Amentum Quality Policy and carry out job activities in compliance with applicable Amentum Quality System documents and customer contracts. Each employee must read and understand his/her Quality Management and Customer Satisfaction responsibilities.

Procedure Compliance
Each employee must read, understand, and implement the general and specific operational, safety, quality, and environmental requirements of all plans, procedures, and policies pertaining to this job.