Plan, develop, and manage student meal plans to ensure an efficient, productive, customer service oriented child nutrition program that fulfills regulatory requirements, meets the nutritional requirements for students, promotes the development of sound nutritional practices, and maintains a safe, sanitary, and inviting environment.  Determine nutritional adequacy following federal, state, and local guidelines.

Education/Certification:

Master’s degree in Food and Nutrition, Home Economics, Institutional Management, Hotel and Restaurant Management, or related field preferred

Registered Dietitian (RD) or Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN)

ServSafe certification preferred
 
Special Knowledge/Skills:  

Ability to analyze productivity measures to evaluate customer service satisfaction and adjust standard menu offerings accordingly

Knowledge of technology used to capture and analyze data for menu analysis and digital menu software

Knowledge of menu planning, recipe crediting, nutrient analysis, and food-based menus

Knowledge of special diet and allergy management software, menu creation, and procedures

Ability to develop and implement effective marketing and promotional campaigns, including social media account management, food photography, and graphic design

Effective organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills

Experience:  

Minimum of 1 year experience in school food service preferred

Under the supervision of the Child Nutrition Coordinator, develop and maintain cost-effective menus using analysis software following USDA Guidelines and Texas Department of Agriculture requirements.

Maintain nutrition information posted on District nutrition services website, menu boards, and social media accounts.

Maintain records for all special diets and food allergies and send current nutritional data for menu items to parents, nurses, and Café Supervisors.

Provide diet information for students with special dietary needs by planning a therapeutic menu as required.

Plan marketing and promotional activities for all meals utilizing the Smarter Lunchrooms Movement.

Evaluate new products and continually seek innovations and ways of improvement.

Ensure current Child Nutrition (CN) labels and product analysis sheets are on file.

Serve as the department’s public relations specialist as assigned by the Child Nutrition Director.

Make layouts for printed media or public displays.

Manage and work to resolve questions, suggestions, and complaints from parents, Cafe Supervisors, customers, or citizens.

Develop, manage, implement, and communicate nutrition education activities and information through Child Nutrition staff to students, parents, campus staff, and administrators as needed to create awareness.

Participate in the School Health Advisory Committee and other committees, as necessary, including participation in school health fairs.

Conduct studies, as necessary, relative to student food acceptance, health, and nutrition needs.

Meet with parents and student advisory groups and conduct surveys to acquire input for program improvement.

Respond to surveys and requests for program information as directed by Child Nutrition Coordinator.

Frisco ISD retains the right to adjust the responsibilities and assignments of all positions as needed to meet the needs of the District.

Frisco ISD is committed to fostering a collaborative work environment that honors and supports the social and emotional well-being of all.  Employees are expected to interact in a manner that is becoming of educators and promotes high levels of productivity for the benefit of the students we serve.

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:
Maintain emotional control under stress.  Regularly required to stand and walk, and occasionally required to reach, balance, stoop, kneel, twist and bend. Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds.  Frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts.  Occasional exposure to fumes or airborne particles; extreme cold and extreme heat.

The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.

 
The Frisco Independent School District is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against applicants or employees because of race, national origin, gender, age, religion, or disability status of otherwise qualified individuals. FISD does not discriminate on the basis of membership or application for membership in the uniformed services.