Dietitian en Dripping Springs ISD

Job Title: Dietitian

Wage/Hour Status:  Exempt

Reports to: Director of Child Nutrition

Pay Grade/Days: Admin/Prof 1 / 226 Days

Dept./School: Child Nutrition

Date Revised:  9.18.2025

PRIMARY PURPOSE

Plan and implement menu development and nutrient analysis for all student meal programs. Plan and implement nutrition education programs to support the district wellness policy.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education/Certification:

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent educational experience with academic major in food and nutrition or dietetics

Valid Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) dietitian license

Eight hours of food safety training (completed not more than five years prior to the employee’s start date or within 30 days of employee’s start date)

Special Knowledge/Skills:

Knowledge of menu planning, food purchasing, preparation of foods in a food service environment, and nutrient analysis

Ability to implement policy and procedures

Ability to interpret data

Experience:

One year of experience in menu development and nutrient analysis

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

Nutrition Program

1. Develop menus in accordance with the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) School Breakfast Program and National School Lunch Program and state requirements.
2. Complete nutrient analysis of all menus to ensure adherence to U.S. Dietary Guidelines and School Meal Initiative goals.
3. Develop and maintain recipes and travel to cafeterias throughout the district to oversee production and ensure quality, standardization, and consistency.
4. Coordinate with Health Services staff on special diet modifications or concerns.
5. Implement physician orders for students with serious or severe food allergies.
6. Plan and implement nutrition education programs to support the district wellness policy.
7. Plan, design, and deliver training activities on menu planning, safety, sanitation, nutrition, and compliance for child nutrition staff.

Budget and Inventory

1. Assist in food cost analysis to ensure adherence to cost control and utilization of USDA commodities.
2. Order USDA commodities and track commodity usage and inventory.
3. Coordinate the evaluation of all food products and menu items using student surveys, plate waste surveys, and district taste test events.

Policy, Reports, and Law

1. Implement federal and state law, State Board of Education rule, and board policy.
2. Compile, maintain, and file all reports, records, and other documents required.

Safety

1. Maintain safety standards conforming with federal, state, and insurance regulations and develop a program of preventative safety.
2. Organize and conduct training programs to promote safe food handling and a safe work environment.
3. Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

May assist with the supervision and evaluation of cafeteria managers and support staff.

MENTAL DEMANDS / PHYSICAL DEMANDS / ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS

Tools/Equipment Used: Standard office equipment, including personal computer and peripherals.

Posture: Prolonged sitting; occasional bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting

Motion: Repetitive hand motions, including frequent keyboarding and use of mouse; occasional reaching

Lifting: Occasional light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds)

Environment: May work prolonged or irregular hours; frequent district-wide travel

Mental Demands: Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress

This document describes the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.