School Nutrition Program Lead & Menu Strategist

Ysleta Independent School District; United States; On-site; USD 80,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Ysleta Independent School District seeks a senior nutrition services leader to implement and analyze menus, recipes, and food specs within the Child Nutrition Services Department. The role includes promoting nutrition education, coordinating CACFP and summer programs, and ensuring compliance with federal standards.

The candidate will train managers, develop cycle menus within budgets, visit cafeterias, and drive nutrition marketing initiatives while adhering to district policies and regulations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in dietetics or related field.
• Registered Dietitian (RD) preferred.
• Texas TLDR dietician license preferred.
• Ten years of progressive responsibility in institutional food service, including menu planning/analysis.
• Proficient with spreadsheets, word processing, and computer programs.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate, analyze, implement, and train staff in menu and recipe preparation, ensuring compliance with federal regulations and nutrition standards.
• Develop cycle menus in accordance with nutritional requirements and budget limits.
• Organize meetings and training on nutrition education and HACCP principles.
• Visit school cafeterias to coordinate, analyze, review, and introduce new products.
• Develop marketing and merchandising of nutritious foods and coordinate school/community relations.

Skills

Menu analysis

Nutritional standards

HACCP

Staff training

Budget management

Food safety

Education

Bachelor's degree

Registered Dietitian (RD) preferred

TLDR dietician license preferred

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Office Suite

Job description

Ysleta Independent School District seeks a senior nutrition services leader to implement and analyze menus, recipes, and food specs within the Child Nutrition Services Department. The role includes promoting nutrition education, coordinating CACFP and summer programs, and ensuring compliance with federal standards.

The candidate will train managers, develop cycle menus within budgets, visit cafeterias, and drive nutrition marketing initiatives while adhering to district policies and regulations.