Coordinator I Menu Dietitian & Specs Diets (226 Days)

Dallas Independent School District; Irving (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Dallas Independent School District is seeking a Dietary Specialist responsible for planning and developing menus for students with special dietary needs. The role involves collaboration with healthcare professionals and training cafeteria staff. Candidates should have a Bachelor’s Degree and relevant experience in dietetics, with a Registered Dietician credential essential. This position offers an opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of students.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years’ experience required in dietetics, food science, or related field.
• Experience in special diet planning preferred in a school setting.
• Knowledge of Dietary Guidelines and communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Plan and develop special diet menus for students.
• Collaborate with health professionals regarding dietary needs.
• Assist with training cafeteria staff on special diet menus.

Skills

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Ability to multitask

Detail oriented

Goal driven

Understanding of technology and automation

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in dietetics or related field

Master’s Degree preferred

Required Registered Dietician

Job description

Job Description

Description

· Plan and develop school menus for students with special dietary needs

· Design and develop therapeutic and allergen sensitivity menus for students with special dietary needs

· Manage and develop special diet procedures and collaborate with school healthcare professionals, parents, and district personnel regarding students with special dietary needs

· Coordinate recipe development and taste testings of special diet recipes in the department kitchen, at schools or at other events

· Track and upkeep special dietary need requests from health professionals and parents in a timely manner

· Assists with multiple taste tests and student surveys to gain feedback and student acceptability of current and future menus

· Program special diet menus, recipes, food item nutrition information and allergen information in various computer software programs

· Provide technical assistance for any special diet related questions that come from the school cafeterias

· Assist with training cafeteria staff on the implementation of special diet menus and appropriate food substitutions

· Assist with employee training of new hires and temporary staff assigned to assist with special diet menus

· Assist with various projects in other areas of the department to develop, establish, and evaluate new menu and food concepts

· Interact regularly and professionally with operation specialists, cafeteria supervisors and campus based administration

Selected individuals for Dallas Independent School District positions will be placed according to compensation guidelines. A campus-based employee may not assume a new position for which he/she was selected based upon the posting process until the end of the current semester, unless approved by the chief officer – Human Capital Management.

A security check and disclosure of family relationship information is required for all positions.

No telephone calls please.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER M/F/H

Dallas Independent School District, is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by law. The district is required by Title VI and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, The Americans with Disabilities Act, and the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, as amended, as well as board policy not to discriminate in such a manner (not all prohibited bases apply to all programs).

Qualifications

· Bachelor’s Degree plus three to five years’ experience required in dietetics, food science, hospitality, science or directly related field

· Master’s Degree preferred plus one to two years’ experience in special diet planning, preferably in school setting; time spent in a dietary internship program may count towards one year of experience.

· Required Registered Dietician

· Knowledge of Dietary Guidelines for Americans and Institute of Medicine (IOM) guidelines

· Understand the importance of technology and automation in data capture and analysis. Must be able to analyze productivity performance results and take appropriate action

· Possess excellent oral and written communication skills, to include outstanding training skills

· Provide an environment where employee feedback is encouraged, good ideas are credited appropriately, and incorporated into daily operations to help the organization run more efficiently

· Ability to multitask, appropriately prioritize, detail oriented and goal driven, willing to learn and assume responsibility