Registered Dietitian

Registered Dietitian in K-12 Food Service

Join Us as a Registered Dietitian in K-12 Food Service! Looking to combine your nutrition expertise with hands-on impact in schools? As a Registered Dietitian, youll guide menu planning, recipe development, and compliance across multiple districts. Youll support site teams, prep for state reviews, and ensure students get nutritious, compliant meals every day. If you're ready to blend strategy with service, this role offers the chance to lead, travel, and make a meaningful difference.

Position Summary

The Registered Dietitian supports compliance and menu development across K-12 food programs. This role partners with the culinary and purchasing teams to create nutritious, cost-effective menus that meet federal, state, and local guidelines. The RD also provides on-site training, prepares review documentation, and supports school teams during administrative reviews.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop compliant menus in collaboration with chefs and operations leaders
• Write and revise recipes to align with nutritional and regulatory standards
• Research food products to ensure compliance with program requirements
• Input menus and nutrient/allergen data into menu planning software
• Analyze menus for meal pattern compliance and student appeal
• Prepare documentation for state and federal administrative reviews
• Travel to school sites to support preparation and success during reviews
• Train caf staff on special dietary accommodations, HACCP, and documentation practices
• Coach and evaluate teams on production records and paperwork accuracy
• Assist in procurement decisions and support menu rollouts
• Implement tools and programs that enhance compliance and operational efficiency
• Attend state and national trainings on regulatory updates
• Provide nutrition education and training to site-level staff
• Complete other tasks and administrative duties as needed

Qualifications

Bachelors degree in Nutrition, Dietetics, or related field

Registered Dietitian (RD) credential with active license in good standing

Experience in menu planning, recipe development, and school nutrition compliance

Familiarity with HACCP and child nutrition regulations

Strong communication, coaching, and organizational skills

Ability to work collaboratively and travel to sites regularly (up to 50%)

Must pass background check and fingerprint screening

Proficient in Microsoft Office and able to learn industry-specific software

Comfortable presenting to diverse groups and leading site-level trainings

Physical & Work Environment Requirements

Must be able to stand for up to 8 hours and occasionally lift up to 50 pounds

Regularly required to walk, sit, reach, and handle kitchen equipment

Work includes exposure to kitchen heat, cold storage, and strong food smells

Moderate noise levels and extended computer work expected

Travel required approximately 50% of the year (nationwide)

May work some extended weeks based on district needs and review schedules

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, Gender/Minority/Veterans/Disabled and participates with E-Verify Employment Eligibility Program

SFE - Southwest Foodservice Excellence