Dietitian​/Menu Planner, School Nutrition Services; Food Services Fund - School Year 2025-2026

Job Title

Dietitian/Menu Planner, School Nutrition Services (Food Services Fund) – School Year

Spring Branch Independent School District

Reports To:

Director, School Nutrition Services

Classification:
Professional

Wage/Hour Status:
Exempt

Days: 230

Salary:
See Compensation Plan for Administrative/Professional Pay Plan, Pay Grade

Contract:

None

Date Revised: 11/3/2025

Lead design, compliance, and continuous improvement of menus across all district meal programs, ensuring standards meet or exceed federal and state requirements, balancing nutrition, student engagement, and financial sustainability.

• Bachelor's degree in Foods and Nutrition, Dietetics, or related field.
• Registered Dietitian, Licensed Dietitian or eligible for Registered Dietitian preferred.
• Member of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics preferred.
• Minimum of two (2) years of food service supervisory experience preferred.
• Experience in school nutrition menu planning or institutional food service preferred.
• Knowledge of USDA and TDA menu planning policies, meal patterns, and compliance processes.
• Expertise in recipe standardization, development, and testing.
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Proficiency with menu management and nutrient analysis systems.
• Ability to organize work, manage multiple priorities, and collaborate effectively with staff and district partners.
• Ability to lead innovation, set goals, and support menu marketing and promotion initiatives.

• Lead the nutrition services team of Chef/Culinary Training Supervisor and Marketing & Nutrition Specialist to support menu execution and student engagement.
• Plan and evaluate menus that meet USDA/TDA meal pattern and nutrient requirements, support fiscal responsibility, and reflect student preferences.
• Lead menu planning, recipe management, and nutrient analysis using district’s menu management software.
• Analyze data, conduct internal audits, and monitor district compliance with USDA requirements.
• Manage USDA Food forecasting, ordering, and processing utilization to optimize menu cost and inventory.
• Maintain approved vendor lists and develop order guides aligned with current menus and product specifications.
• Coordinate with school nursing staff to monitor allergy needs and make individual menu adjustments.
• Participate in SHAC meetings and support district wellness initiatives.
• Evaluate new products and continually seek innovations for improvement.
• Oversee planning and promotion of nutrition education events, tasting showcases, and community wellness initiatives.
• Serve as active member of School Nutrition Services Leadership Team to develop and implement departmental goals and performance strategies.
• Coordinate ordering, procurement, inventory, and receiving.
• Analyze menus for adherence to U.S. Dietary Guidelines with nutrition software.
• Develop food production records in accordance with USDA and TDA guidelines.
• Collaborate with Buyer Supervisor on development and evaluation of all procurement activities.
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement, accountability, and service excellence.
• Provide training on menu items and recipes.
• Provide nutrition education to students as necessary.

• Meet required annual Professional Standards for School Nutrition Professionals.
• Attend workshops, training, and seminars to stay current.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Assist in supervision of operations and support staff, supervising the Culinary Training Supervisor and Marketing & Nutrition Specialist.

• Maintain emotional control under stress.
• Work with frequent interruptions.
• Requires regular in-person interaction with the public.

• Repetitive hand motions.
• Prolonged use of the computer.
• Frequent sitting, stooping, bending, pushing and pulling.
• Infrequent after-hours participation in board meetings, catering, health fairs, and other district events.
• Some travel for trainings and conferences.
• Moving small stacks of textbooks, boxes, equipment, and other campus equipment.

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