The Network Dietitian impacts students lives by:
- Designing and implementing nutritionally balanced menus for school meals in compliance with USDA regulations and CCS wellness policies
- Analyzing the nutritional content of recipes and adjusting them to meet dietary standards while incorporating student preferences
- Developing and managing special dietary menus for students with allergies medical conditions or religious restrictions
- Collaborating with cafeteria leads and food service staff on ingredient selection recipe development and menu improvements
- Engaging with student groups to incorporate feedback into recipes and menus to improve satisfaction and meal participation
- Building and implementing studentcentered nutrition education programs including taste tests classroom presentations and cooking demos
- Creating and distributing educational materials for parents and staff on healthy eating habits
- Working with school health teams to integrate nutrition education into wellness curricula
- Monitoring food service operations to ensure adherence to menus safety regulations and food handling standards
- Training cafeteria staff on nutritional guidelines dietary accommodations and food preparation techniques
- Conducting quality assurance checks on food served in school cafeterias
- Tracking student meal preferences and nutritional data to identify trends and areas for improvement
- Preparing reports on food service operations and USDA compliance for school administrators
- Partnering with school leaders food service managers and health professionals to coordinate nutrition initiatives
- Staying informed on current nutrition trends and regulations to ensure meals are compliant and studentcentered
- Advocating for policies and programs that promote healthy eating and sustainability across Crescent City Schools
What We Offer:
Apply now if you:
- Believe in the mission and values of Crescent City Schools
- Are a registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) credential through the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR)
- Have a Bachelors degree in Nutrition Dietetics or a related field (Masters preferred)
- Have a strong understanding of child nutrition guidelines USDA regulations and wellness policies
- Have experience in food service management preferably in a public K12 school setting
- Are proficient in using Google Suite and nutrient analysis software
- Possess excellent communication and presentation skills to educate students staff and parents
- Have strong analytical skills for evaluating nutritional data and program compliance
- Are able to work collaboratively with diverse stakeholders including cafeteria staff and school administrators
- Possess an innovative mindset to develop engaging nutrition education programs and sustainability initiatives
- Have experience with menu management software and technical nutritional review of recipes and ingredients (preferred)
- Are familiar with implementing farmtotable programs and other sustainability practices (preferred)
- Possess leadership experience in developing largescale nutrition initiatives across multiple locations (preferred)
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to travel to schools across the network for training monitoring and education programs
- Occasionally lift or carry up to 25 pounds (e.g. educational materials or food samples)
- Frequent standing walking and movement required during school visits and cafeteria observations
- This is an inperson role
About Crescent City Schools
Crescent City Schools is a nonprofit Charter Management Organization whose mission is to support and develop openenrollment charter schools that raise student achievement and prepare students for college. Crescent City Schools currently operates three PreK8th grade openenrollment charter schools: Harriet Tubman and Dorothy Height Charter Schools on the West Bank and Mildred Osborne Charter School in the Kenilworth neighborhood. Our organization creates lifechanging educational experiences for students and through this work transforms a city.
At Crescent City Schools we believe in inspiring people. And we firmly believe our success is driven by dedicated and talented employees. Crescent City Schools is committed to attracting and retaining the best professionals in education with an array of backgrounds experiences and perspectives.
Required Experience:
Senior IC