Registered Dietitian - Texas School Nutrition

Whitsons Culinary Group • DeSoto, TX

3h • Onsite

About The Position

Registered Dietitian – Fuel the Future with Food! Inspire Healthy Habits. Support Growing Minds. Are you a food-loving, student-focused nutrition expert ready to make a real difference? Join our school dining team as a Registered Dietitian and help create meals that do more than just fill plates—they empower students to learn, grow, and thrive. At Whitsons, we believe every student deserves a healthy start. Our mission—Enhancing Life One Meal at a Time™—guides everything we do. As a Registered Dietitian, you’ll be a vital part of that mission, using your skills to nourish bodies, minds, and futures.

Requirements

• Registered Dietitian (RD) credential/certified
• Bachelor’s degree in Nutrition, Dietetics, or Food Science
• 1-3 years of experience
• Knowledge of USDA child nutrition programs and school meal standards
• Proficient in menu planning software (like NutriKids, Genesis, Meal Tracker, Simple Serve)
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint
• Excellent communication, organization, and collaboration skills
• A warm, people-first attitude and a passion for making a difference
• Willingness to travel locally to support schools when needed
• Experience in healthcare/schools/food manufacturing setting
• Proficient in various state and regulatory nutritional standards under the Dietary Guidelines for Americans for multiple age groups (infants to elderly), the National School Lunch and Breakfast Program under the Healthy Hunger Free Kids Act and the USDA
• Able to handle multiple tasks in a changing work environment and work well under deadline focused conditions
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, passion for results and attention to detail
• Requires occasional travel using own transportation to client locations within and outside New York to accommodate field requests

Nice To Haves

• Member of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics preferred

Responsibilities

• Create balanced meals that are both fun and flavorful—meals kids genuinely enjoy
• Partner with our chefs to test and perfect tasty, kid-approved recipes
• Keep everything nutrition-compliant, from menus to production records
• Support students with food allergies or special diets, ensuring they feel safe and included
• Be our go-to nutrition expert during state audits and reviews
• Offer friendly nutrition guidance to students and families
• Create fun, engaging wellness tools and materials for schools
• Champion a food culture that’s all about health, inclusion, and joy

Benefits

• Make a real impact on kids' lives every single day
• No nights, weekends, or major holidays—work-life balance
• Competitive pay
• Full benefits (medical, dental, vision, 401k, PTO)
• Paid training
• Continuing education
• Growth opportunities
• Supportive, fun team with a shared mission
• A workplace where your voice, creativity, and heart matter
• Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, 401(k) with company match
• Generous PTO
• Paid holidays

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees