Child Nutrition Specialist

Ysleta Independent School District•El Paso, TX

16h

About The Position

The Child Nutrition Specialist implements the district nutrition plan, including developing and analyzing menus, recipes, and food specifications through the Child Nutrition Services Department’s integrated systems. The position oversees the department’s promotion, social media, and education initiatives and follows applicable federal and state laws and district policies, procedures, and regulations. The role coordinates and trains child nutrition staff in menu and recipe preparation, develops cycle menus within nutritional standards and budget limitations, and organizes nutrition education, safety, and Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) meetings and training. It also involves visiting school cafeterias, introducing and reviewing products, marketing nutritious foods, coordinating school and community relations, coordinating summer school and Child and Adult Care Food Programs (CACFP), and guiding managers in menu planning and production records. Attendance at the work site is required.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree.
Ten years of progressive responsibility in institutional food service, including menu planning and analysis.
Proficient use of spreadsheets, word processing, and other computer programs.
Valid Texas or New Mexico driver's license or ID card.
Subject to the district's drug and alcohol screening policy and regulation.
Must be insurable by the district's auto liability insurance carrier.

Nice To Haves

Valid registered dietitian credential from the Commission on Dietetic Registration.
Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TLDR) dietitian license.

Responsibilities

Implement the district nutrition plan, including development and analysis of menus, recipes, and food specifications.
Oversee promotion, social media, and education initiatives for the Child Nutrition Services Department.
Coordinate, analyze, implement, and train staff in menu and recipe preparation, ensuring nutritional content complies with applicable federal regulations and standards.
Develop cycle menus that meet nutritional requirements and budget limitations.
Organize informational meetings and training sessions on nutrition education, safety, and Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP).
Visit school cafeterias to coordinate, analyze, review, and introduce new products.
Develop and implement marketing and merchandising of nutritious foods.
Coordinate school and community relations concerning nutrition programs, policies, and procedures.
Coordinate summer school and Child and Adult Care Food Programs (CACFP).
Guide and instruct managers on menu planning and completion of production records.
Attend the work site as required to perform essential job functions.
Participate in required professional development activities.
Follow established safety procedures and techniques, support district and department goals, maintain a professional code of ethics, and perform other assigned duties.