Data-Driven School Food Assessment Specialist

San Diego SHRM; Colorado; Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Chef Ann Foundation seeks a Specialist of Assessment to support school districts in advancing scratch cooking and sustainable food operations. You will analyze data, draft assessment reports, and collaborate with program teams to deliver technical assistance across five pillars: food, facilities, finance, HR, and marketing.

The role involves on-site and virtual district support, content development, and involvement in grant-related communications. Travel up to 20% is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in related field (food service, nutrition, or school dining).
• 5+ years in K-12 program management, preference for scratch-cook ops.
• 2+ years budgeting/modeling for school food programs.
• 2+ years staffing model analysis using Meals per Labor Hour metrics.

Responsibilities

• Provide on-site and virtual guidance to school districts to promote scratch cooking across five pillars.
• Synthesize observations into actionable recommendations in assessment reports.
• Conduct on-site assessments of district operations in food, facilities, finance, HR, and marketing.
• Draft and review assessment reports, respond to inquiries, and refine district feedback.

Skills

K-12 program management

Scratch cooking operations

Data analysis & reporting

Stakeholder engagement

Grant coordination

Budgeting & modeling

Education

Bachelor's degree

Associate's degree + 2 years K-12 kitchen leadership

High School diploma/GED + 4 years K-12 kitchen leadership

Food Manager Certification

Tools

Asana

Google Workspace

Zoom

Salesforce

Job description

Chef Ann Foundation seeks a Specialist of Assessment to support school districts in advancing scratch cooking and sustainable food operations. You will analyze data, draft assessment reports, and collaborate with program teams to deliver technical assistance across five pillars: food, facilities, finance, HR, and marketing.

The role involves on-site and virtual district support, content development, and involvement in grant-related communications. Travel up to 20% is expected.