School Nutritionist
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Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Medical, Nursing, and Health Occupations
- Middle : Dietitians and Registered Dietitians
- Minor : Dietitians
Summary
A professional who manages school lunches and provides nutritional guidance to maintain and promote the health of children and students.
Description
School nutritionists, in public and private schools, create menus for children and students' lunches, perform nutritional calculations, order ingredients, manage preparation, and oversee food hygiene. They also conduct food education classes and nutritional consultations to guide proper eating habits, handle allergies, comply with hygiene standards, manage budgets, and perform a wide range of tasks. They collaborate with teachers, kitchen staff, and parents to support the health of children and students across the school.
Future Outlook
Although there are changes such as declining birthrates and consolidation of school lunch centers, stable demand is expected due to the importance of maintaining children's and students' health and food education. Advancements in community-based food education promotion and ICT efficiency improvements are anticipated.
Personality Traits
Excellent Communication Skills / Flexible and Adaptable / Good Team Player / High Hygiene Awareness / Strong Sense of Responsibility
Work Style
Full-time / Public School Employment / Seasonal Vacations / Transfers / Weekday Work
Career Path
School Nutritionist (New Hire) → Chief Nutritionist → School Lunch Management Supervisor → School Lunch Center Registered Dietitian → Registered Dietitian
Required Skills
Allergy Response / Cost Management / Food Hygiene Management / Nutritional Calculation / Process Management / School Lunch Menu Planning
Recommended Skills
Food Education Program Design / Food Labeling Law Knowledge / HACCP / Health and Education Related Regulations Knowledge / Nutritional Calculation
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Meticulous attention is needed for ingredient allergy labeling and cooking hygiene. |
| Communication Skills | High communication skills are required for collaboration and guidance with children, teachers, and parents. |
| Planning & Organization | Menu planning based on annual and monthly schedules and preparation schedule management are important. |
| Collaboration & Teamwork | Because they collaborate with kitchen staff and teachers to operate school meals as a team. |
Related Qualifications
- Nutritionist License
Aliases
- School Lunch Nutritionist
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