Child Nutrition Program Specialist

Esc Region 11

White Settlement (TX)

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USD 69,000 - 84,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Job summary

ESC Region 11’s Child Nutrition Department in White Settlement, TX seeks a Child Nutrition Program Specialist to train staff across school and CACFP programs, ensuring compliance with federal rules. The role reports to the Child Nutrition Program Coordinator and may involve substantial travel to CE sites in the region.

The ideal candidate will have a bachelor’s degree in a related field, with RD and Culinary Chef preferences; 3–5 years in school meal operations and strong project management

Qualifications

Education/Certification section lists a Bachelor's degree in related field; RD preferred; Chef preferred.
Experience with school or institutional food service operations and staff training.
Strong knowledge of federal nutrition program regulations and program operations.

Responsibilities

Actively lead inter-departmental teams to improve student performance and regional operations.
Provide training and technical assistance to contracting entities as per TDA contract.
Travel to contracting entities for in-person visits weekly; up to 50% travel.

Skills

Team oriented

Nutrition program regulations

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Project management

Time management

Conflict management

Education

Bachelor's degree (Institutional Management/related)

Registered Dietitian (preferred)

Culinary Chef (preferred)

Job description

ESC Region 11 ESC Region 11-Child Nutrition Department - White Settlement, Texas Open in Google Maps

Child Nutrition Program Specialist

ESC Region 11 ESC Region 11-Child Nutrition Department - White Settlement, Texas Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in ESC Region 11 District Consortium Job Board , and Jobs at ESC Region 11

Job Details

Job ID: 5938092
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Sep 23, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Job Title: Child Nutrition Program Specialist

FLSAStatus: Exempt

Pay Grade: 102

Work Days: 226

Reports To: Child Nutrition Program Coordinator

Primary Purpose

To provide child nutrition training in all phases of program operations for school/Child Nutrition Program staff and for Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) classes. Provide training and technicalassistanceto contracting entities (CEs) as described in the current Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA) contract.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or abilityrequired. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Education/Certification

Bachelor’s degree (Institutional Management, Food Service, Business, Nutrition, Family and Consumer Science, Public Health, Education, or related field)

Registered Dietitian (preferred)

Culinary Chef (preferred)

Special Knowledge/Skills

Team oriented attitude and desire to work collaboratively with ESCstaffcampus/district/charter school personnel.

Knowledge of current federal nutrition program regulations, trends, and methods used in the efficient operation of child nutrition programs. Strong organizational, communication, public relations, and interpersonal skills, including project management, efficient time management, and effective conflict management skills.

Experience

Three to five years of successful experience in the management of school or institutional food service operations.

Prior experience as a Child Nutrition Director (preferred)

Three years of training experience with adults (preferred)

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

*This job description is not intended, and should not be construed, to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions associated with this job. They are intended to beaccuratereflections of those principal job elements essential for making fair hiring and pay decisions.

**This position may be partially or completely funded using grant and/or federal monies and is assigned programs to include activities designed to enhance the effective and coordinated use of funds.

Activelyparticipatein and/or provide leadership for inter-departmental teams to help improve student performance in the region, improve the ESC's internal operations, and meet the established goals andobjectivesfor the ESC.

Isresponsive as the first point of contact to all stakeholders in the education community. Coordinate and sponsor regional training that provides technicalassistancein all phases of program operations for Child Nutrition Program professionals.

Host and instruct at regional summer training per the current TDA contract.

Collaborate with other regions tofacilitatethe implementation of statewide training.

Provide training and technicalassistanceto contracting entities as required by the current TDA contract.

Travelto CEs for in-person visits weekly.
Up to 50% travel required including out-of-town and to other ESC Regions

Provide remote and on-site technicalassistanceto CEs scheduled for TDA Administrative Reviews (AR), including required Corrective Action Documents (CAD), if applicable

Provide specific technicalassistancein necessary areas should a follow-up review be required by TDA.

Attend training and other professional development tomaintainknowledge/skills to providea high levelof technicalassistance.

Attend required state staff meetings required by TDA.

Attend andparticipatein special committees and workgroups as directed by TDA.

Maintain effective program budgets, reporting information, and CE files according to TDA and ESC Region 11 guidelines. Function within the policies and administrative procedures of the TDA Food and Nutrition Division and ESC Region 11.

Perform duties in the ESC Child Nutrition Specialist Management plan. Responsibilities may change from year to year or during the year subject to changes in legislation, regulations, policies, or other guidelines governing the Child Nutrition Programs,as prescribed bythe TDA Food and Nutrition Division. Performadditionalduties asdesignatedby TDA Food and Nutrition to ensurethe effectiveoperation of the ESC Child Nutrition Unit.

Attend work daily in order to meet the goals and objectives for the ESC.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Duties

none

Equipment/Specialized Software Used

Computers, projection devices, control panels in meeting rooms, printers, productivity software, software specific to the job assignment, network resources, internet resources, and other hardware and software necessary to perform the functions of the job effectively and efficiently.

Working Conditions (Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors)

Mental:Public relations and people skills are alwaysrequired, work with frequent interruptions, andmaintainprofessional composure and confidentiality under stress.

Physical:Occasional prolonged and irregular hours, ability to move tables and chairs and load/unload boxes and materials.Prolonged use of a computer. Frequent region and state-wide travel.

Environmental:Open Cubicles/workstations

Evaluation

Annual performance evaluation will be performedin accordance withthe adopted policies of the Education Service Center Region 11. Employment in this position is contingent upon performance, need, and funding.

This position is 100% funded using Grant funds and assigned programsto include activities designed to enhance the effective and coordinated use of these funds.

Benefits at ESC Region 11