Putting it all together: The role of a dietitian working in Food Service Management in Canada

Below is an example of how a dietitian might work in Food Service Management.  Throughout the example, you will see the competencies that are being demonstrated. These competencies are identified by numbers and letters, for example: 5.01f. Click on these to reveal the competencies.

Meet Marissa, a dietitian working in the Nutrition and Food Services department at a university residence

Marissa has been hired as the Manager of the Nutrition and Food Services department at a university residence, which has 250 students primarily between the ages of 19 and 22. The university residence cafeteria provides three meals per day (breakfast, lunch, and dinner), seven days per week.

The food service team of employees includes a chef, a food service supervisor and 10 food service employees. 

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