Culinary Specialist

State-of-Georgi; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Georgia Department of Education (GaDOE) School Nutrition is seeking an experienced Culinary Specialist to provide technical assistance on culinary applications for school nutrition programs across the state. The role may supervise certain program duties, and plans and organizes activities to meet School Nutrition objectives.

Preferred candidates hold advanced degrees in education or culinary fields, possess culinary certifications, and have experience teaching and presenting training both in

Qualifications

• Master's degree in education or a related field plus five years of related experience (as specified).
• Bachelor’s degree in culinary arts or related field plus seven years of related experience (as specified).
• Associate’s degree in culinary arts or related field with 10 years of related experience (as specified).

Responsibilities

• Provide high level support for culinary project development and implementation.
• Train school nutrition professionals on culinary applications in person and virtually.
• Present information clearly, demonstrate procedures, and respond to questions.
• Review and update training content for consistency and standards.
• Assist with school nutrition culinary programs for students and with related data and inquiries.
• Coordinate training and technical assistance for school nutrition programs.
• Attend meetings and participate in professional development.
• Note: statewide travel is required.

Education

Master's degree in education or related field

Bachelor's degree in culinary arts or related field

Associate’s degree in culinary arts or related field with 10 years related experience

Job description

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Job Title: Culinary Specialist Agency: Department of Education Job Requisition ID: JR0000000309 Shift: Not Applicable (United States of America) Compensation Details:

Job Description

The Georgia Department of Education (GaDOE) School Nutrition is recruiting for an experienced Culinary Specialist. This positionprovidestechnicalassistanceto local education authorities in the specialty area of culinary applications for school nutrition programs and professionals. May oversee the supervision of certain job assignments in the program. Plans and organizes assigned activities to meet the objectives of the School Nutrition Division.

Job Summary

The Georgia Department of Education (GaDOE) School Nutrition is recruiting for an experienced Culinary Specialist. This positionprovidestechnicalassistanceto local education authorities in the specialty area of culinary applications for school nutrition programs and professionals. May oversee the supervision of certain job assignments in the program. Plans and organizes assigned activities to meet the objectives of the School Nutrition Division.

Job Responsibilities

• Providing high level support for culinary project development and implementation
• Training school nutrition professionals on culinary applications in person and virtually
• Effectively presenting information in a clear manner, demonstrating procedures, and responding to questions
• Exhibiting knowledge of principles and methods for culinary curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and measuring training impacts
• Reviewing and updating training content for consistency and meets defined standards
• Assisting with school nutrition specific culinary programs for students
• Interpreting applicable Federal and State regulations and policies
• Analyzing trends from a variety of program-related sources to improve culinary applications
• Compiling information/data for use in special projects and/or in responding to inquiries
• Assisting with the organization of and coordination of training and technical assistance related to the various school nutrition programs
• Assisting with special projects related to program needs assessments
• Involved in professional affiliation(s); communicating and maintaining a positive working relationship with the department and with local, state, and federal agencies; and collaborates with state and national allied organizations
• Attends and participates in national and state level meetings and professional development

Note: Statewide travel required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Completion of a bachelor's degree in culinary arts, food service management, hospitality, or a related field and four years of professional-level experience in school nutrition, education, or quantity food production
• Culinary certification
• Experience teaching student and/or adult learners
• Experience presenting training in person and virtually
• Experience with menu and recipe development for school nutrition programs
• Experience with USDA programs
• Professional-level experience in K-12 public school nutrition programs
• Strong computer and technology skills

Minimum Qualifications

• Master's degree in education or a related field from an accredited college or university AND Five years of related experience
• OR bachelor’s degree in culinary arts or a related field from an accredited college or university AND Seven years of related experience
• OR associate’s degree in culinary arts or a related field from an accredited college or university with 10 years of related experience.

It is the policy of the Georgia Department of Education not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, disability, or age in its employment practices.

The Georgia Department of Education (GaDOE) and each associated State School is a registered participant in the federal work authorization program commonly known as E-Verify. The GaDOE utilizes the program to verify employment eligibility of individuals hired on or after July 1, 2007.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

The State of Georgia does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or other protected categories in employment or the provision of services.

Qualified applicants may request reasonable accommodation when needed during the application and/or screening process by contacting the appropriate agency Human Resources department.

Georgia State Government is a large enterprise, composed of various entities with a common goal to improve the lives of Georgia's 10 million citizens.

With nearly 62,000 employees, we are one of the single largest employer in the state.

Public service opportunities stretch across the state as employees live and work in all 159 counties.

From traditional fields such as accounting, nursing, and engineering to unique fields like forestry and natural resources management, Georgia state government provides a world of opportunity.