School Nutrition Dietitian

Job overview

The School Nutrition Dietitian role is onsite in New Orleans, LA, supporting school nutrition programs serving Mississippi and Louisiana. The stated salary is $75,000. Chartwells K12 works to provide students with appealing meals and custom dining programs that support healthier school communities. The dietitian develops special-diet menus, supports food-service operations, and helps ensure school meal programs meet applicable requirements. Through staff training, student nutrition education, audits, and grant work, the role advances district nutrition goals and safe, compliant meal service.

What you'll do

• Create and manage special-diet menus for students with allergies or medical conditions
• use internal menu software to ensure menus meet compliance standards
• collaborate with the child nutrition team
• train staff on food allergy procedures and program compliance
• lead student nutrition education initiatives
• conduct internal audits and ensure USDA school meal program compliance
• research and apply for grants
• participate in community events as needed.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

school nutrition dietitian

registered dietitian

school nutrition

new orleans la

chartwells k12

full-time

monday-friday

special-diet menus

food allergies

usda school meals

nutrition education

food handlers certificate

$75,000 salary

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Retirement plan, associate shopping program, health and wellness programs, discount marketplace, identity theft protection, pet insurance, and voluntary benefits.
• Full-time benefits also include medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, commuter benefits, employee assistance program, and FSAs.

Why this role

Requires Registered Dietitian credentials, a bachelor's degree, and a food handlers certificate; a master's degree is preferred. The posting lists Monday–Friday scheduling and benefits for full-time associates.

About the employer

Chartwells K12 is hiring for this role. Industry: Elementary and Secondary Schools. Sector: 61.