Nutrition Specialist at Nutrition Services at Lodi Unified Print Application Deadline 10/5/2026 11:59 PM Pacific Date Posted 9/21/2026 Contact Maria Turner Number of Openings 1 Salary Pay Range $41.36 - $47.85 Per Hour Add'l Salary Info $41.36 - $47.85 (2026-2027 Salary Schedule) Length of Work Year 260

Work Days Employment Type Full Time Hours:

8 Hours Work time: 6:15 am - 2:45 pm View Job Description Requirements / Qualifications

BASIC FUNCTIONS

Participate in the planning of nutritious, cost-effective and attractive meals, train staff on various related topics and provide highly responsible assistance to the Director of Food Services. Supervise and evaluate the performance of assigned staff.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS

KNOWLEDGE OF:

Nutritional requirements of school-aged children. Menu analysis and planning techniques including food values, combinations, allergies and substitutions. Principles of quantity food preparation and nutrition. Food terminology, markets and commodities. Applicable laws, rules and regulations related to assigned activities. Health, safety and sanitation principles and procedures and applicable state regulations. Spreadsheet computer software programs and word processing. Budget preparation and control. Principles and practices of supervision and training.

ABILITY TO

Plan well-balanced, nutritional and appetizing menus within a fixed budget. Use computer software to create menus and analyze costs. Analyze problems, identify alternative solutions, project consequences of proposed actions and implement recommendations in support of goals. Interpret and apply federal, state and local policies, procedures, laws and regulations. Provide training to district personnel in establishing and maintaining healthy and nutritious food service programs; prepare and deliver oral presentations. Train, supervise and evaluate personnel.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Any combination equivalent to: Bachelor's degree in Nutrition/Dietetics, Food Service Management, or Business, (Must be attached to the application) and two years increasingly responsible experience as a supervisor in food service or institutional food management involving planning and preparation of food in large quantities. A registered Dietician (preferable). Requires California Drivers License.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

The following

MUST BE ATTACHED

to application on or before the deadline: High School Diploma OR equivalent OR Associate's Degree OR Bachelor's Degree OR Higher Education Degree If selected for the position, out-of-district applicants must be T.B. tested and fingerprinted. A practical skills test may be administered at the time of interview.

Requirements / Qualifications

BASIC FUNCTIONS

Participate in the planning of nutritious, cost-effective and attractive meals, train staff on various related topics and provide highly responsible assistance to the Director of Food Services. Supervise and evaluate the performance of assigned staff.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS

KNOWLEDGE OF:

Nutritional requirements of school-aged children. Menu analysis and planning techniques including food values, combinations, allergies and substitutions. Principles of quantity food preparation and nutrition. Food terminology, markets and commodities. Applicable laws, rules and regulations related to assigned activities. Health, safety and sanitation principles and procedures and applicable state regulations. Spreadsheet computer software programs and word processing. Budget preparation and control. Principles and practices of supervision and training.

ABILITY TO

Plan well-balanced, nutritional and appetizing menus within a fixed budget. Use computer software to create menus and analyze costs. Analyze problems, identify alternative solutions, project consequences of proposed actions and implement recommendations in support of goals. Interpret and apply federal, state and local policies, procedures, laws and regulations. Provide training to district personnel in establishing and maintaining healthy and nutritious food service programs; prepare and deliver oral presentations. Train, supervise and evaluate personnel.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Any combination equivalent to: Bachelor's degree in Nutrition/Dietetics, Food Service Management, or Business, (Must be attached to the application) and two years increasingly responsible experience as a supervisor in food service or institutional food management involving planning and preparation of food in large quantities. A registered Dietician (preferable). Requires California Drivers License.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

The following

MUST BE ATTACHED

to application on or before the deadline: High School Diploma OR equivalent OR Associate's Degree OR Bachelor's Degree OR Higher Education Degree If selected for the position, out-of-district applicants must be T.B. tested and fingerprinted. A practical skills test may be administered at the time of interview. Comments and Other Information

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We do not discriminate against or tolerate the harassment of employees or job applicants on the basis of their actual or perceived sex, race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, medical condition, veteran status, or sexual orientation. Physically or mentally disabled employees or applicants may request reasonable accommodation. Lodi Unified School District Maintains a Tobacco Free Workplace. Interested candidates may submit their completed application package (including all required documents) electronically through EdJoin.

•Candidates selected for interview will be notified by phone. Applicants not chosen for an interview will be notified by e-mail.

•Interested applicants should submit a Lodi Unified School District Classified application (click below). Comments and Other Information

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER NONDISCRIMINATION IN EMPLOYMENT

We do not discriminate against or tolerate the harassment of employees or job applicants on the basis of their actual or perceived sex, race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, medical condition, veteran status, or sexual orientation. Physically or mentally disabled employees or applicants may request reasonable accommodation. Lodi Unified School District Maintains a Tobacco Free Workplace. Interested candidates may submit their completed application package (including all required documents) electronically through EdJoin.

•Candidates selected for interview will be notified by phone. Applicants not chosen for an interview will be notified by e-mail.

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