High School Nutrition Teacher
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Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Childcare and Education Occupations
- Middle : School Teachers
- Minor : High School Teachers
Summary
High school nutrition teachers are school teachers who promote students' health through school lunch menu planning and cooking management, nutrition guidance, food education classes, food hygiene management, and more.
Description
High school nutrition teachers handle school lunch menu planning, cooking instruction, and food hygiene management, while also serving as specialized teachers who deliver food education and nutrition guidance classes to educate students on health. Utilizing knowledge of food and nutrition science, they manage allergy responses and nutrition assessments to provide a safe and balanced dining environment. They also collaborate with education boards, parents, and cooking staff to plan and operate food education programs.
Future Outlook
While a decline in student numbers due to falling birthrates is expected, the importance of food education and health education is increasing, maintaining stable demand for the expertise of nutrition teachers. Improvements in ICT-utilized nutrition guidance and adaptability to diverse food environments will be required.
Personality Traits
Attentive to Details / Caring / Excellent Communication Skills / Strong Sense of Responsibility / Team-oriented
Work Style
Full-time / Private School Employment / Public School Employment / Semester Vacation / Shift
Career Path
New Nutrition Teacher → Chief Nutrition Teacher → Education Board Guidance Director (Food Education) → Nutrition Teacher Training Instructor → Management Position (Vice Principal/Assistant Vice Principal)
Required Skills
Cooking Practice / Food Hygiene Management / Menu Planning / Nutrition / Nutrition Guidance
Recommended Skills
Allergy Response / Food Education Program Planning / Hygiene Inspection / Office Software
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Meticulous attention is required for food hygiene and allergy responses. |
| Communication Skills | To smoothly provide guidance and coordination with students and faculty. |
| Planning & Organization | To plan safe menus with nutritional balance. |
| Collaboration & Teamwork | To collaborate with cooking staff and faculty to carry out tasks. |
Related Qualifications
- Nutrition Teacher License (High School)
- Nutritionist
Aliases
- High School Nutrition Teacher
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- Junior High School Nutrition Teacher
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