Primary Purpose:

Planning menus according to the USDA regulations for the National School Breakfast and Lunch Program guidelines. Responsible for building and maintaining a database for nutritional analysis. Perform nutrition analysis on all recipes and menus to determine nutritional adequacy and adherence to all guidelines.

Qualifications:
     Education/Certification:
           Bachelor of Science in Nutrition or a related area
           Registered Dietitian Preferred
 
Special Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
          Bilingual (Spanish) is strongly preferred, but not required.
          Knowledge of child nutrition program regulations
          Strong communication and interpersonal skills
 
Experience:
School experience is preferred, but not required.

 

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

Monitor, coordinate, and maintain required records for students with special dietary needs.  Modify menus to fit the required special diets.  Instruct employees on food purchasing and preparation techniques. Develops district’s menus by USDA, TDA, and SISD menu planning guidelines.  The district requires PK, K, K-5, 6-8, and 9-12 cycles for both breakfast and lunch. Develops production records to coordinate with planned menus. Data input for all recipes.  Creates, reviews, and approves all recipes. Builds database to be able to analyze all recipes and menus for nutrients and calories. Develops and promotes nutrition education activities in the district. Coordinates all nutrition-related projects. Assist with the management of commodities. Evaluate and test potential new products in the office. Conduct on-site Reviews/Inspections to verify adherence to Federal, State, and Local standard operating procedures. Performs other duties as may be required by the Director.

Calendar: 226 days

*Salary commensurate with experience