Junior High School Nutrition Teacher
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Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Childcare and Education Occupations
- Middle : School Teachers
- Minor : Junior High School Teachers
Summary
A teacher who manages school lunch operations and provides nutrition education to students in junior high schools.
Description
Junior high school nutrition teachers handle tasks such as creating school lunch menus, managing cooking and hygiene, and also conduct nutrition guidance and food education activities for students to foster healthy eating habits. They obtain a nutrition teacher license and collaborate with health and physical education or home economics from a teacher's perspective to provide education on food and health. They also engage in allergy responses, ingredient procurement management, and guidance for cooking staff, aiming to provide safe and balanced school lunches.
Future Outlook
Although there is some impact from school consolidations due to declining birthrates and aging population, the importance of preventing lifestyle-related diseases and food education is increasing, so the demand for specialized guidance from nutrition teachers is expected to continue. Career diversification, such as supervisory roles or management positions in education boards, is also progressing.
Personality Traits
Adaptable / Empathetic / Excellent Observation Skills / Good Teamwork / Strong Sense of Responsibility
Work Style
Full-time Public School Teacher / In-school and Off-school Training / Long-term Vacations Available / School Employment
Career Path
Junior High School Nutrition Teacher → Nutrition Teacher Chief → School Nutrition Teacher Supervisor (Education Board) → Registered Dietitian → School Lunch Center Manager
Required Skills
Allergy Response / Food Education Guidance / Hygiene Management / Menu Planning / Nutrition Calculation / School Lunch Management
Recommended Skills
Cooking Practice / Ingredient Cost Management / Nutrition Education Program Planning and Operation / Subject Collaboration Skills (Health and Physical Education, Home Economics)
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Requires careful checking of details such as ingredient hygiene management and allergy responses. |
| Communication Skills | Essential for collaborating and providing guidance with students, cooking staff, and faculty. |
| Planning & Organization | Important for creating balanced menus and planning school lunch operations. |
| Problem Solving | Solves issues such as ingredient procurement problems and allergy responses. |
| Collaboration & Teamwork | Necessary to collaborate with cooking staff and faculty to carry out tasks. |
Related Qualifications
- Nutrition Teacher License
Aliases
- Nutrition Teacher (Junior High School)
Related Jobs
- Dietitian
- Elementary School Nutrition Teacher
- High School Nutrition Teacher
- Registered Dietitian