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26-27 Registered Dietitian: FOOD SERVICE DEPARTMENT

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Job Title 26-27 Registered Dietitian
Vacancy # 879REDIET
Position #
# of Openings 1
Category Business Administration
Employment Educational Administration
Salary TBA: Based on the 26/27 Compensation Plan(PG 202)
Calendar Days 226
Published Date 10/13/2026
Target Fill Date N/A 
Closing Date N/A 
Location FOOD SERVICE DEPARTMENT
TX
Experience 3-5 Years
Degrees / Certificates Bachelors Degree
Contact Information:
Elida Gonzalez
Human Resources Specialist
TX

Tel: 956-969-7128 
Fax:  
E-Mail: egonzalez@wisd.us 


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Requirements
Education/Certification:
Bachelor's degree in foods and nutrition, Food Science, dietetics, or related field, required
Registered by the Commission on Dietetic Registration and Licensed by the Texas State Board of Examiners of Dietitians, required
Current Food Handler/Food Manager Certification, required
A minimum of 12 hours of continuing professional education development annually, required
Proficiency in Computers and Microsoft Office, required
Ability to implement policy and procedures, required
Proficiency in English and Spanish, preferred
Strong written, oral and presentation skills, required
Three years in diet modification, menu planning, food purchasing, food production records, preparation, and service

Special Knowledge/Skills:
Knowledge of the Texas Department of Agriculture and (TDA) and/or Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) Nutrition Program Guidelines.
Knowledge of menu planning, food purchasing, and quality food preparation

Knowledge of K-12 food service software including point of sale and back office management modules
Health and safety rules and regulations pertaining to Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) principles.
Ability to manage budget and personnel
Occasional district-wide travel; occasional prolonged and irregular hours
Review and interpret highly technical information, write technical materials, and/or speak persuasively to implement desired actions; and analyze situations to define issues and draw conclusions
Specific knowledge-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include pertinent laws, codes, policies and/or regulations; personnel processes; standard business practices; program planning and development; and concepts of quantity cooking and nutritional analysis 
Specific ability-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include; adapting to changing work priorities, communicating with diverse groups and individuals; meeting deadlines and schedules; setting priorities; working as part of a team; and working with detailed information/data.
Strong organization, communication and interpersonal skills

Experience:
A minimun of three years of managerial experience in a K-12 school district food & nutrition services environment or five years of experience in food service management
 
 
Description
Primary Purpose:
The Registered Dietitian assists with the coordination and supervision of the Food & Nutrition Services Department and services for Weslaco ISD with a focus on menu planning, food production, nutrition education, diet modifications and marketing of programs. Supervision of the operation to ensure compliance with federal, state, local and district regulations and policies. Responsibilities include training employees, addressing complaints and resolving problems. Assumes lead role in the Food & Nutrition Services operations in the absence of the Assistant Food & Nutrition Services Director. 
 
Application Procedure
Position: 26-27 Registered Dietitian (Pay Grade 202)
*Check the status of your application by clicking on the Application History Tab on your applicant profile.

In order to be able to complete the application the entire Resume section must be filled out. Should anything not pertain to you, enter "N/A"

In order for the application to be considered complete, the applicant must attach ALL of the following documents:
Official Conferred College Transcripts - Bachelor's & Master's required
Registered Dietitian License- required
3 Reference Letters-required
Service Record- If Applicable
Food Handler Certification

Food Manager Certification


WESLACO ISD EMPLOYEES:
WISD Full-Time Professional Employee must fill out a Letter of Intent form and submit the following documents:
Letter of Intent Form can be found on the Employees Tab on the WISD website (login required)
Resume
Registered Dietitian License
Food Handler/Food Manager Certification


*WISD reserves the right to make change to this job posting at any time.
 
 
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