Registered Dietitian

Job Title: Registered Dietitian

Department: Nutrition Services

Classification: Specialist I

Reports to: Director of Nutrition Services

FLSA Status: Full-Time

Working under the direct supervision and general direction of the Director of Nutrition Services, this position provides nutrition support services such as menu analysis, menu crediting, recipe creation and entry, and nutrition counseling to RSD Staff to ensure compliance on product specifications and government regulations.

• Populate nutritional data into USDA approved nutrition specific menu planning software.
• Develop and test recipes to ensure accuracy of measurements, instructions, quality, flavor, yield, nutrition information, and other specified criteria.
• Develop menus and/or meal plans to meet specific nutrition guidelines.
• Analyze menus and recipes for nutritional adequacy.
• Ensure ingredient and recipe information is accurate in all nutrition related software including portion and yield guides.
• Take the lead in all program Administrative Reviews and state audited processes as it relates to menu, recipe and product documentation.
• Update internal nutrition-related SOPs and manuals.
• Ensure menus, recipes and production records comply with nutritional guidelines during administrative reviews for school customers.
• Work with the nutrition management team to ensure student dietary needs are being accommodated and arrange for specially prepared meals, purchase of prepackaged foods or sourcing special requests when the daily menu offerings do not meet their needs.
• Ensure proper medical documentation for students with food allergies are received. Work with parent and families as needed to understand and create allergy plan for each individual student.
• Follow HIPAA and FERPA guidelines to conduct nutrition counseling and consultations for consumers with special dietary needs to enable them to assume more personal responsibility for their health and to help them make their own determinations on what to eat and what not to eat.
• Promote better nutrition by giving presentations and creating nutrition-based food articles for employees, customers and various publications including newspapers, magazines, newsletters, websites, books and brochures. Providing presentations to buildings and nutrition staff as requested.
• Create and provide user-friendly tools to our food service employees to help them understand and comply with evolving nutritional requirements and can pass Administrative Reviews.
• Effectively communicate with nutrition management team, kitchen managers and/or kitchen staff via email, phone, and in person.
• Attend Nutrition Meetings to provide support and information at department and school District meetings.
• Develop working relationships with kitchen staff, school nurses, health aides, partners, and vendors.
• Keep current about rules and regulations concerning school lunch for individual states and the USDA.
• Knowledge of National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program guidelines, specifically the Healthy, Hunger Free Kids Act of 2010.
• Perform routine audits of vending machines to ensure compliance with Smart Snacks guidelines.
• Maintain dietetic registration and continuing education requirements.
• Perform other incidental and/or related duties as required and/or assigned.

• Working knowledge of K-12 Nutrition Software. Experience with cycle menu’s for schools and creating recipes that meet nutritional requirements and qualifications under USDA and NSLP guidelines.
• Serve Safe Certification

Bachelor’s degree in dietetics, food science or nutrition. Must be able to review and translate product and manufacturers nutritional statements and labels. Must be able to handle multiple tasks in a changing work environment and work well under deadline focused conditions. Must have excellent oral and written communication skills, passion for results and attention to detail.

Train employees collectively and individually regarding program area; adhere to safety and sanitation practices and comply with proper procedures for use of kitchen and food…