Coordinator - Child Nutrition - Dietitian

Harlingen CISD; United States; On-site; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Harlingen CISD is looking for a Coordinator for Child Nutrition to direct the Afterschool At Risk Meal Program. Key responsibilities include managing compliance and operations of the Food and Nutrition Services Department. Applicants should have a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and a Registered Dietitian credential. Preferred qualifications include a Master’s degree and experience in K-12 food service. A solid understanding of menu planning, food purchasing, and HACCP principles is crucial.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in foods and nutrition, dietetics, or food service management.
• Master’s degree in foods and nutrition, dietetics, food service management, or related fields (preferred).
• Registered Dietitian credentialed with the Commission of Dietetic Registration (required).

Responsibilities

• Manage the Afterschool At Risk Meal Program (CACFP).
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and district regulations.
• Supervise Food and Nutrition Services (FNS) Department operations.

Skills

Menu planning

Food purchasing

Quality food preparation

K-12 food service software

HACCP knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in foods and nutrition

Master’s degree in foods and nutrition (preferred)

Registered Dietitian credential (required)

Job description

Coordinator - Child Nutrition - Dietitian JobID: 2567

• Position Type: Other Professionals
• Date Posted: 5/8/2026
• Location: District Operations

PRIMARY PURPOSE

Direct and manage the Afterschool At Risk Meal Program (CACFP) including compliance, planning, implementing and auditing all aspects of the program. The school nutrition program (SNP) must provide reasonable accommodations for reimbursable meals when a student’s disability restricts his/her diet and the disability is supported by a medical statement signed by a medical authority licensed by the State to write medical prescriptions. Responsibilities include accommodating students with medical disabilities and special dietary needs to incorporate the USDA guidance, including planning and implementing student special diets orders, training employees, planning, assisting, and directing work, appraising performance, addressing complaints and resolving problems. Assists with the supervision of the operation of the Food and Nutrition Services (FNS) Department and ensures compliance with federal, state, and district regulations and policies. Assumes lead role in the food service operations in the absence of the Assistant Food Service Director.

QUALIFICATION

• Bachelor’s degree in foods and nutrition, dietetics, or food service management.
• Master’s degree in foods and nutrition, dietetics, food service management, or related fields (preferred)
• Registered Dietitian credentialed with the Commission of Dietetic Registration (required)

Special Knowledge/Skills

• Knowledge of menu planning, food purchasing and quality food preparation.
• Knowledge of K‑12 food service software including point of sale and back office management modules.
• Knowledge of health and safety rules and regulations pertaining to Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) principles.

Experience

• A minimum of three years of managerial experience in a K‑12 school district food service environment or clinical dietetic setting (preferred)

CALENDAR

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