Posts in Food Service
Vahista B. Ussery, MS, MBA, RDN

Our company contracts with other organizations to help develop culinary nutrition curriculum, provide hands on cooking classes, conduct cooking demonstrations, develop recipes, assist in menu development, and more!

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Missy Schaaphok, RDN

Taco Bell originally hired me to do product development; however, about 6 months into the job, I realized that my credentials could be put to good use and championed for my role to lead nutrition. I had no idea what that meant or what I was really asking for, but I’m glad I went for it. Shortly after, I became the first dietitian at Taco Bell, and now I’m leading Global Nutrition & Sustainability, all of which has been a remarkable and humbling learning opportunity.

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Joey Quinlan, MSH, RD, LD/N, FAND

The industry is as wide open as it has ever bene.  A dietitian can do so much now from nutrigenomics to social media and marketing consulting.  For my area of management, I see a lot of the new generation of dietitians wanting to grow beyond the nutrition department.  I think you will see more RDs in senior management and executive positions with multi-department responsibilities and executive positions other than food and nutrition. 

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Jordan Hostetler RD, LDN

I work as a clinical dietitian in a long term care facility. I initially started working with the elderly as I have always had a soft spot in my heart for the older population as they are just as vulnerable as children; all they truly want is someone to talk to and someone to listen.

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Aimee Takamura RDN, LDN

I spend a good deal of time working with our culinary team to make sure the food we’re serving is varied, seasonal, and creative. I make an effort to ensure we cater to as many food preferences as possible (vegetarian, vegan, avoiding dairy, for example). Other than that, each day is totally different.

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