Job Title: Dietitian
Reports To: Immediate Supervisor
Prepared By: The Division of Human Resources
Board Approved Date:
Salary Range: NU124
$57,424 to $89,424
Summary: The Dietitian will collaborate with the menu development and regional chefs of the Child Nutrition Program to provide nutritious, well-prepared food for students. The Dietitian will also develop menus as appropriate for students according to their medical needs.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Coordinates all dietary activities in the facility, acting through the food service managers, supervisors, and chefs
Supervises the development of specialized diets using appropriate dietary modifications where necessary; supervises menu planning for special functions.
Surveys food preparation and distribution for safe practices ensuring variety, adequate seasoning, visual appeal, proper temperature, and appropriate portion sizes.
Counsels patients, families, and staff about requirements; handles complaints and resolves problems.
Cooperates with the purchasing department to provide high-quality food at the most economical price.
Works with the food committee to receive constructive ideas and suggestions and to provide education to patients and their families.
Develops patient care plans on behalf of the dietary department; attends care-planning conferences and interdisciplinary meetings.
Plans and presents monthly in-service programs for dietary staff; conducts training sessions for other departments.
Other Duties:
Other duties as assigned that are related to the functions of the position.
Education and Experience:
Bachelor’s degree in dietetics, hospitality management or related field of study with courses in food preparation and service. State license and a certification from the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics preferred. At least two years of experience in a related field of dietary work.
Work Environment Conditions:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Professional Conduct:
The Employees are required to maintain a high standard of professional conduct. Breach of said professional conduct includes, but is not limited to, neglect of duty, dishonesty, engagement in acts that are contrary to East Baton Rouge Parish School System policy, unlawful activities, or any other conduct which is seriously prejudicial to the school system.
Technological Abilities:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be proficient in general use of a computer, the use of Email as a form of communication, and other job-specific equipment, software, and/or applications.
Note: New employees coming to EBRPSS/current employees new to a position, must use the Verifent website to verify qualifying years of experience (outside of EBRPSS) aligned to the job description. All new employees to the district/current employees new to a position will receive 0 years of experience aligned to the job description until the verification of previous experience aligned to the job description is received.
Verifient Link
Experience verifications must be received in the Office of Human Resources within the first 6 months of employment in order to be eligible for a retroactive payment.
