Child Nutrition Service Dietitian

Position Function/Purpose

To assist in planning, organizing, directing and administering a school food service and nutrition program for the school district in the area of nutrition and promotion.

Major Responsibilities

1.   Provide leadership, supervision and coordination of department nutrition programs to include recipe

      development, menu planning, nutrient analyses and food purchasing in compliance with USDA and

      Texas Department of Agriculture guidelines.

2.   Communicate school nutrition information to public via the web, presentations, media and print venues. 

3.   Coordinate special diets in consultation with students, parents, teachers, nurses, physicians and CNS

      Managers, following physician diet orders.
4.   Coordinate special nutrition and feeding programs including the Head Start, Infant Feeding Program 

      and Midland Children’s Rehabilitation Center.

5.   Develop and direct promotions and merchandising programs to increase student participation and

      promote good nutrition by working with students, school staff, administrators, and the public to

      effectively promote and otherwise enhance the Child Nutrition programs.

6.   Implement Nutrition Component of Coordinated School Health Program.  Work with Campus

      Coordinated Health Advisory team members to improve the school health environment.          

7.   Conduct bid procedures for purchasing food, paper and chemical items to include sample testing,

      development of specification and bid award.

8.   Coordinate processing of USDA commodities.

9.   Develop food production records and other records pertaining to the daily food service operation and

      instruct personnel in the use of these records.

10. Attend and assist in preparation and presentation of staff meetings, scheduled workshops, and service

       training as required.

11. Assist in developing departmental rules and procedures.

12. Participate in departmental budgetary planning and make recommendations regarding use of resources:

      labor, food and equipment.

13. Other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

     Enforce the policies, procedures, rules and regulations of the CNS Department, and policy regarding the child nutrition program for the Texas Department of Agriculture and the United States Department of Agriculture.

Qualification Requirements

Minimum Education/Certification:

?             Bachelor’s Degree in Food and Nutrition or equivalent

?             Registered Dietitian preferred

?             Valid Texas Driver’s License and acceptable driving record, must adhere to Midland ISD’s Vehicle Safety & Use Program

    Special Knowledge/Skills:

      Language Skills

?      Ability to read, analyze and interpret scientific journals, governmental regulations and policy manuals.

?      Ability to write reports and business correspondence.

?      Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups.

?      Ability to work well with a diverse population

     Mathematical Skills

?      Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as proportions, percentages, inventory needs and volume.

?      Ability to calculate special diets.

     Reasoning

?      Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.

?      Ability to interpret a variety of technical instructions and variables.

     Other

?       Working knowledge of quantity food preparation, record keeping, and inventory control.

?       Ability to apply knowledge of current research and theory in specific field.

?       Ability to plan menus using computer based program.

?             Advanced Computer and data entry skills required.

?       Ability to maintain organized well documented records.

?       Ability to make decisions and work under pressure to meet deadlines.

?       Valid Texas Driver’s License and acceptable driving record, must adhere to Midland ISD’s Vehicle Safety & Use Program

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations will be made if necessary while performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; stand; move throughout the room and/or facility; communicate verbally and electronically; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; kneel, stoop, crouch, and/or crawl; and climb or balance.  Regularly required to lift or exert force of up to 25 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus.  Regular attendance required.

Equipment used

telephone

Computer and printer

Calculator

Copy Machine

Work Environment

The environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.  Must be able to maintain emotional control under stress.  Occasionally required to travel to facilities within the district.  May be required to work after school and weekends.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job.  They are not intended to be an exhaustive description of all work requirements and responsibilities.  Additionally, the minimum level of education noted as a requirement could be supplemented by commensurate experience and/or certification(s) as determined by the hiring manager.