Traveling School Nutrition RD: Menu Innovation & Impact

Susd30; Grand Prairie (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Southwest Foodservice Excellence (SFE) in Grand Prairie, TX is seeking a Registered Dietitian to lead USDA-compliant school nutrition programs across the district, enhancing meal quality and participation.

The RD/RDN must hold a bachelor’s degree in nutrition or dietetics, an active license, and be able to travel regularly within the district to conduct site reviews, training, and audits to ensure compliance and high standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Nutrition, Dietetics, or a related field.
• Registered Dietitian (RD/RDN) credential with an active license in good standing.
• Ability to travel regularly throughout the assigned school district.

Responsibilities

• Developing USDA-compliant menus that maximize commodity utilization, control food costs, and increase student participation.
• Ensuring all breakfast, lunch, snack, and summer meal programs meet USDA, state, and local regulations.
• Conducting site reviews and audits to evaluate compliance and implement corrective action plans.
• Managing menu analysis, nutritional documentation, production records, and compliance reporting.
• Supporting students with medically required special diets, food allergies, and dietary accommodations.
• Training school nutrition teams on menu software, recipe management, production records, and nutrition standards.
• Planning and supporting student engagement initiatives including taste tests, farmers markets, health fairs, and nutrition promotions.
• Providing nutrition education and resources for students, families, and school staff.
• Assisting the General Manager with operational initiatives that improve meal quality, participation, and program performance.
• Traveling throughout the assigned district to provide onsite support and guidance.

Skills

Travel required

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nutrition/Dietetics

Job description

Southwest Foodservice Excellence (SFE) in Grand Prairie, TX is seeking a Registered Dietitian to lead USDA-compliant school nutrition programs across the district, enhancing meal quality and participation.

The RD/RDN must hold a bachelor’s degree in nutrition or dietetics, an active license, and be able to travel regularly within the district to conduct site reviews, training, and audits to ensure compliance and high standards.