Nutritional Analyst

Position Overview
The Weston Public Schools is seeking to hire a Nutritional Analyst for the 2026-27 school year. The Nutritional Analyst will maintain the District's nutritional database, coordinate the Farm-to-School program, and implement green initiatives in the cafeteria. This is a full-time role, 6 hours per day, 205 days over a full school year, reporting to the Food Services Director. We are looking for a diverse pool of applicants who are inspired by our mission to educate, equip, and inspire all students to achieve their full potential and enrich their community.

About the Weston Public Schools
The Weston Public Schools enrolls approximately 2,000 students in pre-kindergarten through grade 12. The school district includes a high school for grades 9-12, a middle school for grades 6-8, an upper elementary school for grades 4-5, and two lower elementary schools for pre-kindergarten through grade 3. Since 1967, Weston has participated in METCO (Metropolitan Council for Educational Opportunity) - a voluntary school integration program that places Boston residents in suburban schools. The Weston METCO program enrolls approximately 150 students (K-12).

Key Responsibilities

• Embrace the diversity of the Weston Public Schools by fostering an environment of respect and inclusion
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date ingredient and price database of all products used in the cafeterias
• Standardize recipes for nutrition, portion, and cost control
• Perform nutrient analysis on all menu items and post on the website
• Proactively collaborate with nursing staff to ensure nutrient and allergen information is communicated on a timely and accurate basis
• Work closely with kitchen managers and staff to accommodate students with allergies
• Provide allergy training to kitchen staff
• Participate in professional development opportunities to enhance job skills and stay current on nutrition regulations
• Generate and print production recipe worksheets daily for all kitchens
• Coordinate, sustain, and expand the Farm-to-School program through the sourcing of local farms and local foods
• Collaborate with other Metro West communities to develop collaborative purchasing agreements around locally grown produce
• Assist schools in the ordering, processing, and serving of local foods
• Organize events to highlight locally-grown products
• Act as point person to the Community and District Green Teams for all food service-related items
• Create and maintain school garden(s)
• Oversee the cafeterias' composting, recycling, and sustainability efforts
• Other such duties as assigned by the Building Principal or the Food Services Director

Desired Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree
• Experience in nutrition education in a K-12 school system
• Knowledge of nutritional standards for the National School Lunch Program

Compensation and Benefits
The salary range for the Nutritional Analyst position is $41,200 - $51,500 per year. Additionally, the Weston Public Schools offers a comprehensive benefits package, including employer-sponsored health insurance, paid time off, and participation in the Middlesex County Retirement System. Professional growth is ongoing in Weston and supported through multiple opportunities, both internally and externally.

Hiring Timeline
This position is for the 2026-27 school year. Please note that we will carefully review every application, but only candidates invited to advance in the hiring process will be contacted.