[Hiring] Consultant @LunchAssist

Role Description

This role is designed for individuals who are ready to become high-impact consultants in school nutrition. At LunchAssist, consulting goes beyond technical expertise. Members of our team learn how to translate knowledge into clear guidance, training, and problem-solving across diverse districts.

• Provide accurate guidance to nutrition directors that is actually useful.
• Cut through government jargon and help clients apply program regulations in ways that make sense for their operations.
• Mitigate the risk of compliance issues down the road.

Our virtual workplace is fast-paced, highly collaborative, and impact-oriented. Successful candidates will bring strong experience in school nutrition programs, along with the humility to understand that consulting requires a distinct professional skill set.

New hires will learn how to translate their expertise into effective client advisory, training, and problem-solving across all areas of the SNP and CACFP.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree
• Registered Dietitian and/or previous employment by a State Agency conducting SNP Administrative Reviews
• 5+ years of experience in school nutrition (district, State, or USDA)
• Strong menu planning and compliance experience
• Strong communication skills (with an emphasis on digital communications such as Zoom & email)
• Demonstrated problem-solving ability and attention to detail
• Organized, adaptable, collaborative, resourceful, and humble

Requirements

• Native or fluent Spanish proficiency, with the ability to deliver training and consulting in Spanish (preferred)

Benefits

• 15 vacation days, 14 holidays, 8 sick days
• 401(k) with 4% match (immediate vesting)
• Medical, dental, vision, short-term disability, and life insurance
• $100/month home office stipend

Company Description

LunchAssist supports school nutrition leaders by simplifying compliance, strengthening programs, and providing high-quality training and tools. We work with 500+ school districts and operate at the intersection of school nutrition, compliance, and technology. We are a growing, California-certified, small, woman-owned business staffed by a badass team of school nutrition neRDs.

We provide consulting to school districts in California, advising across all areas of the School Nutrition Program (SNP) and the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP). We also offer training to school districts nationwide through online courses, live webinars, bilingual training videos, resources, and a proprietary software called LunchAssist PRO, which meets USDA professional standards and training requirements.