H-1B Visa Nutrition Specialist Jobs
H-1B visa jobs for Nutrition Specialists are available at hospitals, food manufacturers, research institutions, and public health agencies that sponsor skilled professionals. Employers file an LCA and I-129 petition on your behalf, and the role typically qualifies as a specialty occupation requiring a degree in nutrition, dietetics, or a closely related field.
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Job Type: Full-Time
Positions Location: Charlotte, MI
Job Description
General Purpose
To assist the Food Service Management Team (both together and in their absence) in the duties and responsibilities of effectively running the department.
Essential Duties
- Assists management in all day-to-day operations and functions of the department, including assignments of staff working in their areas of responsibility, scheduling and staffing issues, training, customer satisfaction, cash management functions and quality assurance of FANS operations.
- Ensures that sanitation and stocking of supplies is complete and thorough in assigned areas. Assists in ensuring the compliance of proper food handling procedures, retail stock rotation and equipment repair and/or maintenance.
- Ensures proper cleaning of all areas of retail services on a daily basis.
- Assists in monthly reports, attends departmental meetings and participates in developing and executing departmental goals and objectives.
- Takes responsibility of the department in the absence of management staff and acts in a charge position at all times. Communicate/Document all shift issues to management.
- Assists in developing policies, procedures and departmental practices.
- Maintains hospital standards by participating in in-services, committees, continuing education programs, etc.
- Adheres to the established dress code and standards for personal appearance and hygiene.
Job Requirements
Work Experience
- Demonstrated knowledge of retail food service operations.
- Previous Cash Management responsibilities including POS troubleshooting.
- Demonstrated ability to lead others by proper example and positive attitudes.
- Demonstrated ability to be a leader, addressing issues fairly and without bias.
- Experience in leadership preferred.
- Demonstrated ability to respond to spontaneous situations calmly, with the safety and satisfaction of customers and staff as the driving force to your actions preferred.
Education
- High school diploma, GED
- 2-year degree or some higher education preferred.
Specialized Knowledge and Skills
- Demonstrated high standard of customer service skills, self-motivation, problem solving, time management and motivational skills.
University of Michigan Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.
Job Family
Service/Support/Skilled Maintenance
Requirements
- Shift Days
- Degree Type / Education Level: High School / GED
- Status: Full-time
- Facility: Sparrow Eaton Hospital
- Experience Level: New Grad
Job ID: 56084
Job Type: Full-Time
Positions Location: Charlotte, MI
Job Description
General Purpose
To assist the Food Service Management Team (both together and in their absence) in the duties and responsibilities of effectively running the department.
Essential Duties
- Assists management in all day-to-day operations and functions of the department, including assignments of staff working in their areas of responsibility, scheduling and staffing issues, training, customer satisfaction, cash management functions and quality assurance of FANS operations.
- Ensures that sanitation and stocking of supplies is complete and thorough in assigned areas. Assists in ensuring the compliance of proper food handling procedures, retail stock rotation and equipment repair and/or maintenance.
- Ensures proper cleaning of all areas of retail services on a daily basis.
- Assists in monthly reports, attends departmental meetings and participates in developing and executing departmental goals and objectives.
- Takes responsibility of the department in the absence of management staff and acts in a charge position at all times. Communicate/Document all shift issues to management.
- Assists in developing policies, procedures and departmental practices.
- Maintains hospital standards by participating in in-services, committees, continuing education programs, etc.
- Adheres to the established dress code and standards for personal appearance and hygiene.
Job Requirements
Work Experience
- Demonstrated knowledge of retail food service operations.
- Previous Cash Management responsibilities including POS troubleshooting.
- Demonstrated ability to lead others by proper example and positive attitudes.
- Demonstrated ability to be a leader, addressing issues fairly and without bias.
- Experience in leadership preferred.
- Demonstrated ability to respond to spontaneous situations calmly, with the safety and satisfaction of customers and staff as the driving force to your actions preferred.
Education
- High school diploma, GED
- 2-year degree or some higher education preferred.
Specialized Knowledge and Skills
- Demonstrated high standard of customer service skills, self-motivation, problem solving, time management and motivational skills.
University of Michigan Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.
Job Family
Service/Support/Skilled Maintenance
Requirements
- Shift Days
- Degree Type / Education Level: High School / GED
- Status: Full-time
- Facility: Sparrow Eaton Hospital
- Experience Level: New Grad
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Nutrition Specialist
Verify your degree meets specialty occupation standards
USCIS requires a bachelor's degree or higher in a directly related field for H-1B visa approval. A degree in nutrition, dietetics, food science, or biochemistry strengthens your petition. Degrees in unrelated fields can trigger a Request for Evidence even when your work experience is relevant.
Look up prevailing wages before accepting offers
Your employer's LCA must certify a wage at or above the prevailing rate for your specific location and job title. Use the OFLC Wage Search to check wage levels by county before negotiations so you're not accepting an offer that creates a filing problem.
Target employers with active LCA filing history
Find Nutrition Specialist roles at employers who have already filed H-1B LCAs by searching Migrate Mate, which lists verified sponsoring employers by role and location. This filters out postings at companies without a sponsorship track record before you invest time applying.
Get your credentials evaluated before the offer stage
If you completed your nutrition or dietetics degree outside the U.S., obtain a credential evaluation from a NACES-member service before you start applying. USCIS adjudicators compare foreign degrees to U.S. bachelor's equivalency, and an evaluation that arrives after your petition is filed won't fix a denial.
Confirm the LCA covers every worksite before you start
Nutrition Specialists employed by hospital networks or multi-site food companies often rotate across locations. Each worksite requires its own certified LCA. Ask your employer's HR or immigration counsel to confirm all assignment locations are listed before DOL certifies the application.
Understand H-1B status duration when evaluating roles
H-1B status is initially granted for up to three years and can be extended to a six-year maximum. If a role's project timeline or employer's growth plan doesn't support that window, factor it in. Employers sponsoring permanent residence through PERM can extend status beyond six years under AC21.
H-1B Visa Nutrition Specialist: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Nutrition Specialist role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes, when the position requires a bachelor's degree or higher in nutrition, dietetics, food science, or a closely related field as a minimum requirement for the job. Employers at hospitals, research institutions, and food manufacturers routinely structure Nutrition Specialist roles at this level. USCIS reviews the job duties and the employer's hiring standards, not just the job title, when evaluating specialty occupation status.
Which employers commonly sponsor H-1B visas for Nutrition Specialists?
Hospitals and health systems, university research departments, food and beverage manufacturers, public health agencies, and corporate wellness programs are the most active sponsors. These employers regularly file LCAs for degree-level nutrition roles. You can browse Nutrition Specialist positions at verified H-1B sponsoring employers directly on Migrate Mate, filtered by city and employer.
What documents should I prepare before a Nutrition Specialist H-1B petition is filed?
Your employer will need your official transcripts, diploma, any professional licenses such as a Registered Dietitian credential, and a detailed letter from your employer describing your specific job duties and degree requirements. If your degree is from outside the U.S., a credential evaluation from a NACES-member service is also required. Gather these before your employer begins the LCA process to avoid delays.
How does the H-1B cap and selection process affect Nutrition Specialist job seekers?
Most private-sector Nutrition Specialist roles are subject to the annual H-1B cap, which means your employer must register you during the registration window and selection is not guaranteed. The selection rules have changed recently, so check current USCIS guidance for the latest mechanics. Roles at nonprofit hospitals, universities, and government research agencies are cap-exempt and can be filed at any time.
Can I use my Registered Dietitian license from another state while on H-1B?
Your H-1B petition is tied to a specific employer and worksite, and your LCA must reflect the state where you'll actually work. A dietitian license from one state does not automatically authorize practice in another. If your employer assigns you to a new state, you'll need to obtain licensure there, and your employer must file an amended LCA before you begin working at the new location.