District Nutritionist & Menu Planner

A+ Charter Schools, Inc.; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A+ Charter Schools, Inc. in Dallas seeks a Registered Dietitian/Meal Planner to oversee district menus, nutrition analysis, and student dietary accommodations. You will ensure compliance with federal/state requirements and guide cafeteria staff.

The role requires expertise in school nutrition programs, menu planning, and documentation, with strong collaboration across district teams. This is a full-time exempt position based in Texas.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in nutrition, dietetics, food science, or related field is required.
• ServSafe Certification.
• Knowledge of child nutrition programs and school meal requirements.
• Knowledge of USDA meal pattern and nutritional requirements.
• Knowledge of medical and disability-related meal modification requirements.
• Knowledge of food allergies, intolerances, special diets, and ingredient management.
• Ability to conduct nutritional analysis and evaluate food products and ingredients.
• Ability to develop and evaluate nutritionally balanced menus.
• Ability to interpret medical documentation related to student dietary accommodations.
• Strong organizational, communication, documentation, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to provide training and technical assistance to cafeteria managers and other district personnel.

Responsibilities

• Menu Planning and Nutritional Compliance: Develop, review, and maintain district menus that meet applicable federal and state nutritional requirements.
• Conduct nutritional analysis of menus, recipes, and food products.
• Review food products, labels, ingredients, substitutions, and specifications for nutritional content and dietary considerations.
• Collaborate with the Director of Food and Nutrition Services regarding menu development, product selection, procurement, and implementation.
• Assist with standardized recipes, portion requirements, menu substitutions, and nutritional documentation.
• Monitor menu compliance and recommend adjustments as needed.
• Special Dietary Accommodations: Provide professional oversight for student meal modifications related to disabilities, medical conditions, food allergies, intolerances, and other documented dietary needs.
• Review required medical documentation and coordinate appropriate meal modifications based on information provided by authorized professionals.
• Develop and maintain procedures for processing, documenting, communicating, and implementing student dietary accommodations.
• Provide cafeteria managers with clear written guidance regarding approved meal modifications and substitutions.
• Ensure cafeteria managers and other campus food service personnel do not independently diagnose dietary needs or determine medical meal modifications outside established district procedures.
• Collaborate with parents/guardians, nurses, campus personnel, and qualified professionals to support safe meal service.
• Maintain accurate and confidential records related to dietary accommodations.
• Periodically review student dietary accommodations to ensure documentation and implementation remain current.
• Training and Technical Assistance: Develop and provide training for cafeteria managers and staff regarding food allergies and dietary accommodation procedures.
• Serve as a professional resource to district personnel regarding nutrition and dietary accommodation matters.
• Develop procedures, reference materials, and tools to support consistent implementation across campuses.

Skills

Child nutrition knowledge

USDA meal pattern knowledge

Medical/diet modification knowledge

Food allergy/diet management

Nutritional analysis

Menu development/evaluation

Dietary accommodations documentation

Organizational/communication skills

Training and technical assistance

Education

Bachelor's degree in nutrition/dietetics/food science

ServSafe Certification

Job description

A+ Charter Schools, Inc. in Dallas seeks a Registered Dietitian/Meal Planner to oversee district menus, nutrition analysis, and student dietary accommodations. You will ensure compliance with federal/state requirements and guide cafeteria staff.

The role requires expertise in school nutrition programs, menu planning, and documentation, with strong collaboration across district teams. This is a full-time exempt position based in Texas.