Nutrition Coordinator II

SFE- Southwest Foodservice Excellence; Chesterfield (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401(k) with pre-tax and Roth options

Health Savings Account

Telemedicine

Employee Assistance Program

Employee discounts

Job summary

SFE- Southwest Foodservice Excellence in Missouri seeks a Registered Dietitian (RD) to lead K-12 school nutrition programs, ensuring compliance and high-quality meals. This role focuses on NSLP/SBP compliance, menu development, training, and special dietary accommodations to elevate student dining daily.

Bachelor’s degree required; RD preferred. Minimum 2 years in school nutrition or related field. Join a team committed to nutrition excellence and student wellbeing.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Nutrition, Dietetics, Foodservice Management, or a related field is required.
• Registered Dietitian (RD) preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in school nutrition, foodservice, nutrition, or a related field preferred.
• Knowledge of USDA regulations and requirements for NSLP/SBP preferred.
• Experience with menu planning, nutritional analysis, meal pattern requirements, and special dietary accommodations.
• Knowledge of federal and state school nutrition regulations and Administrative Review requirements.
• Experience developing and delivering training for foodservice staff preferred.
• Leadership or supervisory experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Drive School Nutrition Compliance: conduct onsite reviews, evaluate compliance, develop action plans, and provide follow-up support.
• Create nutritious, appealing, and compliant menus for NSLP and SBP.
• Oversee processes for student special dietary needs and communicate accommodations to staff.
• Develop training materials and resources supporting compliance, nutrition standards, and operations.
• Train kitchen staff on USDA regulations, meal requirements, and procedures.
• Plan and execute student-focused programs like Farmers Markets and health events.
• Support development and rollout of new nutrition programs and initiatives.
• Identify opportunities to improve nutrition programs and operational practices.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

RD preferred

Leadership

Menu planning

USDA regulations knowledge

Nutritional analysis

Dietary accommodations

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nutrition/Dietetics/Foodservice Management

Registered Dietitian (RD) certification preferred

Job description

• Registered Dietitian (RD) preferred.

Ready to change the world? At SFE, we are fueling students to take on their school day one meal at a time, and we need YOU to help bring those healthy, great tasting meals to their plates every day. With a schedule that follows the school calendar and offers flexible hours, a position in the school cafeteria may be the right fit for you. Competitive wages, nights, weekends and summers off and a great work environment are just a few reasons why our associates join the team. We are looking for individuals who love great food, working with children and being a part of team.

Summary Of Position

Are you passionate about creating exceptional school nutrition programs that make a difference in students’ lives? This position plays a key role in ensuring K-12 school nutrition programs are compliant, innovative, and delivering high-quality meals to students every day.

The position oversees compliance with federal and state regulations for the National School Lunch Program (NSLP) and School Breakfast Program (SBP), while also leading menu development, nutrition initiatives, onsite program reviews, staff training, and special dietary accommodations. This is an opportunity to combine nutrition expertise, school foodservice knowledge, and program development to help elevate the student dining experience across the District.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Nutrition, Dietetics, Foodservice Management, or a related field required.
• Registered Dietitian (RD) preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in school nutrition, foodservice, nutrition, or a related field preferred.
• Knowledge of USDA regulations and requirements for the National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program preferred.
• Experience with menu planning, nutritional analysis, meal pattern requirements, and special dietary accommodations.
• Knowledge of federal and state school nutrition regulations and Administrative Review requirements.
• Experience developing and delivering training for foodservice staff preferred.
• Leadership or supervisory experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Drive School Nutrition Compliance: Conduct onsite reviews of assigned school sites, evaluate compliance, identify opportunities for improvement, develop action plans, and provide follow-up support to help districts achieve successful Administrative Reviews.
• Create Great Menus: Develop nutritious, appealing, and compliant menus for the National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program. Ensure menus provide variety while meeting USDA requirements, commodity availability, and budget objectives.
• Support Special Dietary Needs: Oversee processes related to student special dietary needs and ensure appropriate menu accommodations and documentation are communicated to district and school foodservice teams.
• Develop Training Programs: Create engaging training materials, resources, and tools that support compliance, nutrition standards, menu implementation, and foodservice operations.
• Train Foodservice Teams: Conduct training for kitchen and foodservice staff on USDA regulations, meal requirements, menu standards, and operational procedures.
• Bring Nutrition to Life: Plan and execute student-focused programs such as Farmers Markets, Health Fairs, nutrition education activities, and other SFE student and community initiatives.
• Champion Innovation: Support the development and rollout of new nutrition programs, concepts, and initiatives designed to enhance the student dining experience.
• Influence Program Excellence: Identify opportunities to improve nutrition programs, menus, processes, and operational practices at both the District and Corporate levels.
• Support New Concepts: Partner on new program and concept rollouts by providing nutrition, compliance, menu, and operational expertise.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned or required.

Key SFE (Southwest Foodservice Excellence) Benefits:

At SFE, we believe great work starts with great people. That's why we offer Monday-Friday, day-shift schedules, competitive pay, and a benefits package designed to support your life - both at work and at home.

Eligible employees enjoy comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, a 401(k) with pre-tax and Roth options, employer-contributed Health Savings Accounts, and access to wellness tools like Telemedicine and an Employee Assistance Program. We also offer employee discounts and flexible options when life changes.

If you're looking for stability, work-life balance, and a company that truly invests in its people, SFE may be the perfect fit.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, Gender/Minority/Veterans/Disabled and participates with E-Verify Employment Eligibility Program.