Database Manager, Recipe Management

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Pennsylvania.

📋 Description

• Oversee and manage the PrimaWeb recipe database for Student Nutrition.

• Create, enter, update, analyze, and sustain recipes, ingredients, nutritional data, and meal contribution metrics.

• Assess changes in ingredients, products, and vendors, and revise recipes and meal pattern contributions accordingly.

• Ensure recipe information aligns with USDA Child Nutrition Program regulations and the standards of Student Nutrition.

• Perform regular audits and quality checks to ensure data accuracy and completeness.

• Keep track of trends and regulations that impact the recipe database.

• Recognize opportunities for enhancing database processes, data integrity, and workflow efficiency.

• Assist in system testing, enhancements, and the rollout of new database functionalities.

• Offer technical support and training to users of the recipe database.

• Work in collaboration with teams in Operational Excellence, Marketing, Culinary Systems & Standards, and Food Service Solutions.

• Report directly to the Menu Director as part of the culinary data team within Student Nutrition Operational Excellence.

⛳️ Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree in Nutrition, Dietetics, Food Service Management, Culinary Management, Business Administration, or a related field is required.

• Registration as a Dietitian is preferred.

• A minimum of 3–5 years of management experience in school nutrition, recipe management, nutrition analysis, or foodservice operations.

• Comprehensive knowledge of USDA meal patterns and food crediting standards.

• Strong grasp of recipe standardization, culinary mathematics, and operational and budgetary feasibility analysis.

• Familiarity with recipe management or nutrition software systems.

• Proven problem-solving skills and experience in accurately managing complex data.

• Advanced analytical abilities, proofreading skills, and computer proficiency.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel; experience with SQL is a plus.

• Exceptional communication and cross-functional collaboration abilities.

• Must acquire ServSafe and Allertrain certifications within the first three months.

• Willingness to travel up to 10% as necessary.

🏝️ Benefits

• Up to 10% travel is required.

• Opportunities for professional growth and development.

• Commitment to equal employment opportunity and non-discrimination.