Registered Dietitian

Southwest Foodservice Excellence • Grand Prairie, TX

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About The Position

Southwest Foodservice Excellence (SFE) is seeking a Registered Dietitian to support K-12 school nutrition programs. The role partners with district leadership and school teams to ensure meal programs are successful, compliant, and innovative. The Registered Dietitian develops menus, supports nutrition and dietary accommodations, trains school nutrition teams, and contributes to initiatives that improve meal quality, participation, and program performance. The position requires regular travel throughout the assigned school district to provide onsite support and guidance.

Requirements

• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in K-12 school nutrition, healthcare, foodservice, or institutional dining.
• Experience with USDA Child Nutrition Programs and menu planning.
• Knowledge of menu analysis software and production record systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop USDA-compliant menus that maximize commodity utilization, control food costs, and increase student participation.
• Ensure breakfast, lunch, snack, and summer meal programs comply with USDA, state, and local regulations.
• Conduct site reviews and audits to evaluate compliance and implement corrective action plans.
• Manage menu analysis, nutritional documentation, production records, and compliance reporting.
• Support students with medically required special diets, food allergies, and dietary accommodations.
• Train school nutrition teams on menu software, recipe management, production records, and nutrition standards.
• Plan and support student engagement initiatives, including taste tests, farmers markets, health fairs, and nutrition promotions.
• Provide nutrition education and resources for students, families, and school staff.
• Assist the General Manager with operational initiatives to improve meal quality, participation, and program performance.
• Travel throughout the assigned district to provide onsite support and guidance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time