Job analysis and satisfaction of dietitians · nutrition teacher in school foodservice by school type in Gwangju and Jeonnam area

Abstract

The objective of this study was to examine job performance and importance, and job satisfaction of school foodservice dietitians·nutrition teacher in Jeonnam and Gwangju area according to the school types (elementary school, middle school, high school). A total of 646 questionnaires were distributed, 244 questionnaires were analyzed using SPSS 12.0 for a descriptive analysis, t-test and ANOVA. There were significant differences between the school dietitians’·nutrition teachers’ job performance and importance in all areas of the job analysis for all school types. In the foodservice management/evaluation and nutrition education area, elementary and middle school foodservice dietitian·nutrition teacher showed a significantly higher performance, compared to that of high school dietitian·nutrition teacher. Nutrition education was recognized by elementary and middle school dietitian·nutrition teacher to be more significantly important than that of high school dietitian·nutrition teacher. Elementary school foodservice dietitian·nutrition teacher was most satisfied with their job condition. Dietitian working in middle school was least satisfied with the salary and compensation. These results suggest that appropriate curriculum should be structured according to foodservice dietitian·nutrition teacher of the school type for improving the work efficiency. In order to increase the job satisfaction, the employment status of school dietitian should be guaranteed by the government and school officials, especially in the middle and high schools. (Korean J Nutr 2012; 45(3): 274 ~ 282)