Child Nutrition Dietitian (2026-2027)

PRIMARY PURPOSE:
The role of the Child Nutrition Dietitian is to be responsible for all menu planning and analysis for breakfast, lunch and snack programs and assist in the supervision of the Child Nutrition Department.

QUALIFICATIONS:
Degree in Dietetics or Nutrition
Registered Dietitian
Experience in menu planning, food purchasing, food production records and merchandising in a child nutrition setting
Capable of working well with others

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:
Prepare menus for the breakfast, lunch, and after school care programs following USDA & TDA Guidelines.
Assist in the supervision of the Child Nutrition Department.
Prepare menus for students on special diets.
Coordinate inventory supplies with menu preparation.
Work with all Child Nutrition managers to order correct amount of weekly menu supplies.
Coordinate central storage inventory.
Check all monthly commodity deliveries against USDA allocations for accuracy.
Prepares all bid specifications for food items.
Develops and maintains recipes to ensure quality, standardization and consistency.
Coordinates with and cafeteria managers in adjusting recipes to meet dietary guidelines and compliance with USDA and TDA guidelines.
Plan training activities on menu planning, safety, sanitation, nutrition, HACCP and TDA guidelines for Child Nutrition personnel.
Monitor compliance with USDA & TDA policies and procedures.
Visit campuses to ensure compliance with USDA and TDA policies.
Coordinate with ECISD Health Services staff regarding special diet modifications or concerns.
Conduct nutrition education activities as needed.
Monitor summer Food Service Program.
Prepare and update required records such as food production records, temperature logs, etc.
Performs all duties in a safe manner to avoid injury to oneself and/or to others.
Performs other related duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Supervises the Child Nutrition cafeteria managers and cafeteria staff.

WORKING CONDITIONS: Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:
Maintain emotional control under stress

The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.

Nondiscrimination Statement

Edinburg CISD does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability or age in its programs or activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies: Title IX issues: Mark Micallef, ... , Director of Personnel/Legal Issues, ADA/504 issues: Sofia Hinojosa, ..., Director of Student & Social Services, 411 N. 8th Avenue, Edinburg, TX 78539, ....
Edinburg CISD no discrimina por motivos de raza, color, origen nacional, sexo, discapacidad o edad en sus programas o actividades y brinda igualdad de acceso a los Boy Scouts y otros grupos juveniles designados. La siguiente persona ha sido designada para manejar consultas sobre las politicas de no discriminacion Title IX issues: Mark Micallef, ... , Director of Personnel/Legal Issues, ADA/504 issues: Sofia Hinojosa, ..., Director of Student & Social Services, 411 N. 8th Avenue, Edinburg, TX 78539, ....