Dietician II

About the role

Develops student-centered menus that meet federal, state, and local nutrition standards while supporting departmental fiscal goals.

Responsibilities

• Implements MSDE and USDA-compliant menus in collaboration with the Manager of Menu Planning & Procurement.
• Leads recipe development, standardization, and nutrient analysis using district menu management software.
• Plans and updates breakfast, lunch, supper, and snack menus to ensure compliance across all meal programs.
• Conducts federally required nutrient analyses of planned and served menus.
• Maintains product data in ordering software and supports weekly ordering for cafeterias.
• Aids in researching, evaluating, and recommending new food products, menus, and school meal program options.
• Works with the Menu Planning & Procurement Manager to communicate menu guidance to cafeterias and conducts school visits to assess food quality, preparation, and customer acceptance.
• Develops and implements individualized diet plans for students with documented dietary restrictions in collaboration with families, healthcare providers, school nurses, and school-based staff.
• Completes required annual USDA training hours.
• Maintains accurate records of all special dietary accommodations and related communications.
• Supports policy development related to special diets, menu standards, and student wellness.
• Precepts dietetic interns and collaborates with internal teams and school-based staff to advance program goals.
• Prepares, reviews, and maintains audit documentation to ensure accuracy, compliance, and readiness for internal and external audits.
• Serves as a nutrition and wellness subject-matter expert and represents the department in meetings, presentations, and wellness initiatives.
• Utilizes resources appropriately to complete work in the most efficient manner; proactively communicates the status of work; participates and contributes fully as a team member; and exercises sound judgment and decision-making skills to resolve sensitive matters.
• Maintains confidential and sensitive information.
• Performs and promotes all activities in compliance with equal employment and non-discrimination policies; follows federal laws, state laws, school board policies, administrative regulations, and professional standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institute of higher education or equivalent relevant professional experience required.
• Hold or acquire Maryland Registered Dietitian (RD) or RD eligible and registered within 6 months of employment.
• At least three years of relevant full-time professional experience.
• Ability to interact with diverse constituencies and convey complicated information with tact and diplomacy.
• Proficient skill in the use of technical computer applications, including electronic databases, case management systems, and Microsoft Office, including Excel and PowerPoint.
• Skill in researching, presenting, and explaining policies and procedures, assembling data, preparing complex reports, and formulating and presenting recommendations.
• Ability to work collaboratively.
• Ability to develop and maintain strong working relationships with school system employees and managers at all levels, as well as government agencies and community stakeholders.
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize changing assignments, and organize busy workload, meet deadlines, and work well under pressure, while exercising excellent attention to detail.

Pay

Maximum Salary: $139,044.00
Minimum Salary: $91,707.00

Schedule

Full time