Child Nutrition Specialist

Ysleta Independent School District; El Paso (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Ysleta Independent School District is seeking a district nutrition leader to implement and analyze menus, recipes, and food specifications within the Child Nutrition Services Department. The role oversees promotion, social media, and nutrition education initiatives while ensuring compliance with federal/state laws and district policies.

Responsibilities include staff training on menu planning, cycle menu development, HACCP, and coordinating CACFP, summer programs, and community relations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; RD by CDR preferred; TLDR dietitian license preferred.
• Ten (10) years of progressive responsibility in institutional food service, including menu planning/analysis.
• Proficient use of spreadsheets, word processing, and other computer programs; valid TX/NM driver's license when applicable.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate, analyze, implement, and train staff in menu and recipe preparation; ensure nutrition content meets federal regs and standards.
• Develop cycle menus in line with nutrition requirements and budget constraints.
• Organize nutrition education meetings and HACCP training for staff.
• Visit school cafeterias to coordinate, analyze, review, and introduce new products.
• Develop and implement marketing and merchandising of nutritious foods.
• Coordinate district and community relations regarding nutrition programs and policies.
• Coordinate CACFP and summer school feeding programs.
• Guide managers on menu planning and completion of production records; attend work site as required.

Education

Bachelor's degree

Registered Dietitian (RD) preferred

TLDR Dietitian license preferred

Tools

Spreadsheets

Word processing

Job description

Implement the district nutrition plan to include the development and analysis of menus, recipes, and food specifications through the integrated systems in the Child Nutrition Services Department. Oversee the promotion, social media, and education initiatives for the Child Nutrition Services Department. Adhere to federal and state laws, as well as district policies, procedures, and regulations.

Essential Functions

• Coordinate, analyze, implement, and train child nutrition staff in menu and recipe preparing functions, assuring nutritional content complies with applicable federal regulations and nutrition standards.
• Develop cycle menus in accordance with nutritional requirements and budget limitations.
• Facilitate and organize informational meetings and training sessions on the subject of nutrition education, safety, and Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HAACP).
• Routinely visit school cafeteria to coordinate, analyze, review, and introduce new products.
• Develop and implement marketing and merchandising of nutritious foods.
• Coordinate school and community relations concerning nutritional programs, policies, and procedures.
• Coordinate the summer school and Child and Adult Care Feeding Programs (CACFP).
• Provide guidance and instruction to managers on menu planning and completion of production records.
• Attendance at the work site is required to meet essential functions of the job.

Other Responsibilities

• Participate in professional development activities as required by the district.
• Follow established safety procedures and techniques to perform job duties; support district/department goals.
• Maintain a professional code of ethics and perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree; valid registered dietician by the Commission of Dietetic Registration preferred; Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TLDR) dietician license preferred; ten (10) years of progressive responsibility in institutional food service, to include menu planning/analysis. Proficient use of spreadsheets, word processing, and other computer programs. Valid Texas/New Mexico driver's license/ID card; subject to the district's drug and alcohol screening policy and regulation; must be insurable by the district's auto liability insurance carrier.

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors

Maintain emotional control under stress; ability to work with frequent interruptions; prolonged use of computers and occasional prolonged and irregular hours; occasional district-wide travel.

Required Documents

The following are the required documents that must be submitted in order to be considered for an interview. You may attach the documents to your application or bring them into the YISD Central Office located at 9600 Sims Dr., El Paso, TX 79925.

• Bachelor's degree transcripts
• Commission of Dietetic Registration license (if applicable)
• Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TLDR) dietician license (if applicable)