Child Nutrition Specialist

Ysleta Independent School District; United States; On-site; USD 80,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Ysleta Independent School District seeks a senior nutrition services leader to implement and analyze menus, recipes, and food specs within the Child Nutrition Services Department. The role includes promoting nutrition education, coordinating CACFP and summer programs, and ensuring compliance with federal standards.

The candidate will train managers, develop cycle menus within budgets, visit cafeterias, and drive nutrition marketing initiatives while adhering to district policies and regulations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in dietetics or related field.
• Registered Dietitian (RD) preferred.
• Texas TLDR dietician license preferred.
• Ten years of progressive responsibility in institutional food service, including menu planning/analysis.
• Proficient with spreadsheets, word processing, and computer programs.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate, analyze, implement, and train staff in menu and recipe preparation, ensuring compliance with federal regulations and nutrition standards.
• Develop cycle menus in accordance with nutritional requirements and budget limits.
• Organize meetings and training on nutrition education and HACCP principles.
• Visit school cafeterias to coordinate, analyze, review, and introduce new products.
• Develop marketing and merchandising of nutritious foods and coordinate school/community relations.

Skills

Menu analysis

Nutritional standards

HACCP

Staff training

Budget management

Food safety

Education

Bachelor's degree

Registered Dietitian (RD) preferred

TLDR dietician license preferred

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Office Suite

Job description

• Date Posted: 11/4/2026
• Location: CHILD NUTRITION SERVICES
• Closing Date: 11/11/2026

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.

Administrative Level 305

For more information, please contact the HR Department at 915-434-0428.