EXTENDED POSITION The Rowland Unified District is looking for an outstanding candidate to fill the position of Nutrition Specialist. There is currently one (1) position available, eight (8) hours per day, five (5) days per week, twelve (12) months per year. Tentative reporting hours are 8 AM – 4:30PM. SUMMARY OF DUTIES Under the general direction of the Director of Nutrition Services, performs nutrition analysis and cost studies of proposed menu offerings; standardizes recipes and establishes quality control procedures to ensure safe and sanitary food preparation and adherence to USDA and state nutrition standards; provides food preparation and nutrition guidance for students, parents, and Nutrition Services staff; plans menus for students with special dietary needs and trains and supervises staff on appropriate service; evaluates food and recipes for use in District meal programs; conducts nutrition education for various grade levels.

EDUCATION: A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with a major in institution management, dietetics, food and nutrition, hotel and restaurant management, business or public administration or other related field is required. EXPERIENCE: One year of experience in institutional* food service production involving menu planning and nutritional analysis. Experience in a school district is preferred. *Institutional refers to hospitals, K-12 schools, nursing homes, etc. Applicants must provide a copy of the following at the time of application: *Proof of Education - A copy of your highest completed degree - at minimum a Bachelor Degree (A copy/photo of diploma or transcripts on watermarked background). *Proof of RDN or RDN eligibility - Valid and current registration as a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) with the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics is required and must be obtained by the completion of the initial probationary period and must be maintained during employment. At minimum, candidates must be RDN eligible to meet this requirement. *Proof of FPM - A valid Food Protection Manager certificate approved by the State of California. Documents may also be emailed to cvahimarae@rowlandschools.org. Applications without the supporting documents will be considered incomplete and will be disqualified. Transcripts/Diplomas from foreign countries must be certified to meet the US equivalent (Download PDF reader) to be considered. TO APPLY: Please click on the link below to redirect you to our website. Resumes are not accepted in lieu of a formal application.