Nutrition Services Menu Planner

QUALIFICATIONS:Bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited four-year college or university in Nutrition, Dietetics or a related field.Valid Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) dietitian license.A minimum of three (3) years of experience in menu planning following USDA guidelines for NSLP and NSBP.Experience utilizing school nutrition software for menu planning and analysis; PrimeroEdge preferred.Excellent verbal and written communication.Demonstrated ability to work on multiple assignments and meet deadlines is essential.Demonstrated strong work ethic and organizational skills.Sound judgment and decision-making skills.TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:Annual Contract: 250 daysSALARY/PAY GRADE:Minimum: $69,842 (BA-4)Salary (based on verifiable job-related experience) as set by the Board of Trustees for the school yearESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:Plan all district menus.Evaluate all menus for compliance with USDA meal pattern guidelines.Assemble ingredient labels and nutrient fact panels for food allergy and nutrient analysis purposes.Coordinate with Nutrition Services Director and Assistant Director Nutrition Services, Customer Engagement on Administrative Review responses for menu compliance and nutrient analysis compliance.Organize and run monthly menu planning meetings.Communicate to school staff menu changes or substitutions.Work with the Assistant Director of Nutrition Services, Customer Engagement, to incorporate wellness plan goals into the district menu.Routinely update database with nutrition fact labels.Analyze and give feedback on recipes created and prepared by Executive Chef and food production staff, to ensure compliance.Assist with Nutrition Education as directed by the Assistant Director Nutrition Services, Customer Engagement.Support the Nutrition Services Department with regular and reliable attendance.Perform related duties as assigned by the Director of Nutrition Services.WORKING CONDITIONS:Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:Work with frequent interruptions, and maintain emotional control under stress. Repetitive hand motions; prolongeduse of a computer.SAFETY RESPONSIBILITY:All Nutrition Services employees must use good body mechanics and follow safe working procedures includinginfection control. The employee must report any unsafe condition to a manager or supervisor and demonstrateno on-the-job injuries due to lack of good safety practices. On-the-job accidents must be reported immediatelyto the manager or supervisor and an accident report completed.DISCLAIMER:This job description is not an employment agreement or contract. Management has the exclusive right to alterthis job description at any time without notice.DEADLINE TO APPLY:Until filledApplications will be reviewed.Not all applicants will be interviewed.