Dietitian

Dietitian

Dripping Springs ISD DSISD Child Nutrition - Dripping Springs, Texas

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Job : 5393340

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Re-Posted: Sep 03, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Title: Dietitian

Wage/Hour Status: Exempt

Reports to: Director of Child Nutrition

Pay Grade: Admin/Prof 2

Dept./School: Child Nutrition

Work Calendar: 226 Days

Date Revised: 06/16/2026

Lead the planning, implementation, and evaluation of district wide nutrition education, marketing, and wellness initiatives to support student health, increase meal participation, and advance Child Nutrition Department goals. Plan and implement menu development and nutrient analysis for all student meal programs.

Education/Certification:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent educational experience with academic major in food and nutrition or dietetics
• Valid Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) dietitian license
• Eight hours of food safety training completed not more than five years prior to the employee’s start date or within 30 days of the employee’s start date

Special Knowledge/

Skills:

• Knowledge of menu planning, food purchasing, preparation of foods in a food service environment, and nutrient analysis
• Ability to implement policy and procedures
• Ability to interpret data

Experience:

• One year of experience in menu development and nutrient analysis

• Develop menus in accordance with the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) School Breakfast Program and National School Lunch Program and state requirements.
• Complete nutrient analysis of all menus to ensure adherence to U.S. Dietary Guidelines and School Meal Initiative goals.
• Develop and maintain recipes and travel to cafeterias throughout the district to oversee production and ensure quality, standardization, and consistency.
• Coordinate with Health Services staff on special diet modifications or concerns.
• Implement physician orders for students with serious or severe food allergies.
• Plan and implement nutrition education programs to support the district wellness policy.
• Develop, maintain, and distribute nutrition education materials across digital platforms, social media, websites, and print media.
• Plan, design, and deliver training activities on menu planning, safety, sanitation, nutrition, and compliance for child nutrition staff.

• Lead strategic planning, development, and execution of branding and marketing initiatives that promote Child Nutrition programs, meal participation, and wellness awareness.
• Maintain brand standards and provide guidance to ensure consistent use across all marketing, publications, promotions, and social media.
• Write, edit, design, and publish communications supporting all divisions and functions of Child Nutrition, including newsletters, websites, social media, parent notifications, and promotional materials.
• Participate in campaign planning meetings and present creative and strategic recommendations to internal and external stakeholders.
• Evaluate marketing effectiveness; recommend and implement improvements based on data and feedback.
• Facilitate student and staff focus groups and customer surveys to inform menu development and marketing strategies.

• Plan and deliver district wide wellness initiatives, including health fairs, food competitions, wellness events, food fairs, and student taste tests.
• Serve as an active member of the district’s School Health Advisory Council (SHAC).
• Serve as a nutrition education and marketing resource for students, parents, staff, and community partners.
• Advocate for healthy school environments,…