Coordinator I Menu Dietitian & Specs Diets (226 Days)
Coordinator I Menu Dietitian & Specs Diets (226 Days)
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Job Description
Plan and develop school menus for students with special dietary needs
Design and develop therapeutic and allergen sensitivity menus for students with special dietary needs
Manage and develop special diet procedures and collaborate with school healthcare professionals parents and district personnel regarding students with special dietary needs
Coordinate recipe development and taste testings of special diet recipes in the department kitchen at schools or at other events
Track and upkeep special dietary need requests from health professionals and parents in a timely manner
Assists with multiple taste tests and student surveys to gain feedback and student acceptability of current and future menus
Program special diet menus recipes food item nutrition information and allergen information in various computer software programs
Provide technical assistance for any special diet related questions that come from the school cafeterias
Assist with training cafeteria staff on the implementation of special diet menus and appropriate food substitutions
Assist with employee training of new hires and temporary staff assigned to assist with special diet menus
Assist with various projects in other areas of the department to develop establish and evaluate new menu and food concepts
Interact regularly and professionally with operation specialists cafeteria supervisors and campus based administration
Selected individuals for Dallas Independent School District positions will be placed according to compensation guidelines. A campus-based employee may not assume a new position for which he/she was selected based upon the posting process until the end of the current semester unless approved by the chief officer Human Capital Management.
A security check and disclosure of family relationship information is required for all positions.
No telephone calls please.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER M/F/H
Dallas Independent School District is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race color religion sex national origin age disability sexual orientation gender identity gender expression genetic information or any other basis prohibited by law. The district is required by Title VI and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 The Americans with Disabilities Act and the Age Discrimination Act of 1975 as amended as well as board policy not to discriminate in such a manner (not all prohibited bases apply to all programs).
Bachelors Degree plus three to five years experience required in dietetics food science hospitality science or directly related field
Masters Degree preferred plus one to two years experience in special diet planning preferably in school setting; time spent in a dietary internship program may count towards one year of experience.
Required Registered Dietician
Knowledge of Dietary Guidelines for Americans and Institute of Medicine (IOM) guidelines
Understand the importance of technology and automation in data capture and analysis. Must be able to analyze productivity performance results and take appropriate action
Possess excellent oral and written communication skills to include outstanding training skills
Provide an environment where employee feedback is encouraged good ideas are credited appropriately and incorporated into daily operations to help the organization run more efficiently
Computer skills: MS Office (required); USDA approved menu planning software (preferred)
Ability to multitask appropriately prioritize detail oriented and goal driven willing to learn and assume responsibility
Bilingual English/Spanish preferred
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full Time
