Coordinator 2, NS, Dietitian

Houston ISD; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Houston ISD is seeking a Nutrition Services professional to lead menu development for all school meal programs and ensure compliance with federal guidelines. You will collaborate with vendors, manage the nutrition budget, and train staff on menu planning and quality control.

Ideal candidates have a Master’s degree (preferred) and RD exam completion, with 1–3 years in clinical or food service/menu development. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and food safety certifications is required.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree preferred.
• 1–3 years of experience in clinical or food service/menu development.
• Completion of technical internship and successful passing of the national RD exam.
• Microsoft Office and office equipment experience; SERV Safe or City of Houston Food Handler Certification.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage district menus for all meal programs in compliance with TDA/USDA guidelines.
• Meet with vendors to source new menu items and ingredients.
• Meet financial targets to achieve district Nutrition Services budget.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state and local regulations and HISD policies.
• Lead staff training on guidelines, menu planning systems, and quality control.

Skills

Leadership

Budgeting

Communication

Microsoft Office

Education

Master’s degree (preferred)

RD exam completion

Tools

Office Equipment

Job description

• Responsible for developing and managing the districts menus for all meal programs, ensuring the nutritional analysis are in compliance with all TDA/USDA guidelines.
• Responsible for meeting with vendors to source new menu items and ingredients for recipes.
• Responsible for meeting financial targets to meet or exceed the annual Nutrition Services budget.
• Responsible for ensuring compliance with federal, state and local regulations, as well as HISD policies.
• Foster a collaborative and inclusive team environment, encouraging open communication, knowledge sharing and cross-functional problem-solving.
• Coordinates planning, implementing, and supervising student tastings at multiple school locations to obtain customer feedback.
• Develops and conducts staff training on TDA/USDA guidelines, menu planning systems, and quality control procedures.
• Responsible for managing and creating menus for students with dietary accommodations due to medical needs, including sourcing supplements and food items that meet the specialized student needs.
• Builds relationships and serves as the Nutrition Services representative with HISD departments as well as community organizations and individuals involved in school nutrition related activities.
• Attends bid meetings and participates in bid evaluation process. Reviews nutritionals for nutrition quality and menu compliance.
• Represents Nutrition Services at public relation events and conducts media interviews on various topics related to HISD Nutrition Services and general nutrition. Develops written communication on school nutrition issues and HISD nutrition programs. Engages with students, educators, parents, and the community in frequent after-school, and weekend outreach programs.
• Other duties as assigned.
• EDUCATION
• Master's Degree, preferred
• *Applicants who do not meet these education qualifications may be considered if they have a unique combination of education and work experiences that indicate potential for success in this role.
• WORK EXPERIENCE
• 1 to 3 years
• Experience within Clinical or Food Service/Menu development.
• Completion of technical internship & successfully pass national RD exam.
• TYPE OF SKILL AND/OR REQUIRED LICENSING/CERTIFICATION
• Microsoft Office, Office Equipment, SERV Safe Certification or City of Houston Food Handler Certification.
• Continuing education to update dietitian certification
• LEADERSHIP RESPONSIBILITIES
• Work Leadership. Regularly provides project management or team leadership to a group of two or more employees but does not have formal supervisory responsibility. Leading and directing is restricted to monitoring work and providing guidance on escalated issues. Most of work time is spent performing many of the same duties they are leading.
• WORK COMPLEXITY/INDEPENDENT JUDGMENT
• Work is substantially complex, varied and regularly requires the selection and application of technical and detailed guidelines. Independent judgment is required to identify, select, and apply the most appropriate methods as well as interpret precedent. Position regularly makes recommendations to management on areas of significance to the department. Supervision received typically consists of providing directions on the more complex projects and new job duties and priorities.
• BUDGET AUTHORITY
• Analyzes and interprets data and figures.
• PROBLEM SOLVING
• Decisions are made with greater freedom and discretion, including recommendations that are subject to approval on matters that may affect multiple departments across HISD. Job is frequently expected to recommend new solutions to problems, to improve existing methods/procedures/services and generate new ideas. May also review decisions made by other individuals on more routine matters.
• IMPACT OF DECISIONS
• Decisions have considerable impact to multiple divisions or the organization causing risks or improvements to relationships, significant efficiencies, or delays in operations, and/or significant financial gains or expenses. Errors are serious and difficult to discover, normally involve decisions not subject to detailed review and will result in excessive costs and/or significant project delays.
• COMMUNICATION/INTERACTIONS
• Collaborate and solve problems - work with others to resolve problems, clarify, or interpret complex information/policies, and provide initial screening/negotiations without approval authority. Interactions are typically with customers, senior level professional staff, and managers.
• CUSTOMER RELATIONSHIPS
• Regularly assesses and diffuses complex and escalate customer issues. Takes personal responsibility and accountability for solving systemic customer service problems. Regularly explores alternative and creative solutions to meeting the needs of the customer within HISD's policies and guidelines.
• WORKING/ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS
• Work involves some exposure to moderate risk of accident and requires following basic safety precautions.
• Ability to carry and/or lift less than 45 pounds.

Qualifications

Job Qualifications

Job Info

• Job Identification 522
• Job Category Food Service
• Posting Date 07/09/2026, 07:44 PM
• Apply Before 10/09/2026, 05:00 AM
• Degree Level College/University
• Job Schedule Full time
• Locations 6801 Bennington St, Houston, TX, 77028, US (On-site)