Primary Purpose:
- Planning menus in accordance with the USDA regulations for the National School Breakfast and Lunch Program guidelines.
- Responsible for building and maintaining data base for nutritional analysis.
- Perform nutrition analysis on all recipes and menus to determine nutritional adequacy and adherence to all guidelines.
Qualifications: Education/Certification: Bachelor of Science in Nutrition or related area Registered Dietitian Preferred Special Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Bilingual (Spanish) strongly preferred, but not required. Know of Primero Edge a plus Knowledge of child nutrition program regulations Strong communication and interpersonal skills Experience: School experience preferred, but not required.
Major Responsibilities and Duties:
- Monitor, coordinate and maintain required records for students with special dietary needs. Modify menus to fit the required special diets. Instruct employees on food purchasing and preparation techniques.
- Develops district’s menus in accordance with USDA, TDA, and SISD menu planning guidelines. District requires PK, K, K-5, 6-8, and 9-12 cycles for both breakfast lunch.
- Develops production records to coordinate with planned menus.
- Data input for all recipes. Creates, reviews, and approves all recipes.
- Builds data base to be able to analyze all recipes and menus for nutrients and calories.
- Develops and promotes nutrition education activities in the district.
- Coordinates all nutrition related projects.
- Assist with management of commodities.
- Evaluate and test potential new products in the office.
- Conduct on-site Reviews/Inspections to verify adherence to Federal, State, and Local standard operating procedures.
- Performs other duties as may be required by the Director.
Calendar: 226 days |