Farm-to-School Ops & Training Lead (Grant-Funded)

Williamsburg James City County Schools; Williamsburg (VA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Williamsburg James City School District CHILD NUTRITION SERVICES in Williamsburg, Virginia seeks a Farm to School Project Manager to coordinate the KelRae Farm Training & Processing Hub and oversee daily operations, including processing, packaging, and distribution of locally grown produce across 16 CNS cafeterias.

You will lead workforce training, food safety, data tracking, and partner coordination, with duties spanning USDA reporting and curriculum-aligned school nutrition activities.

Qualifications

• Required: associate’s or bachelor’s degree in nutrition, agriculture, culinary arts, public health, education, or related field; or equivalent experience.
• Experience in foodservice, agriculture, culinary management, or school nutrition.
• Knowledge of food safety practices (ServSafe preferred or required upon hire).
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to work at farm and school sites.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate produce intake, washing, cutting, roasting, packaging, and delivery; ensure food safety and USDA compliance; monitor inventory; coordinate harvest schedules and product availability.
• Coordinate and oversee Community Food Training Program (CFTP) for CNS staff, Foodbank trainees, and KelRae staff; manage training logistics and track progress/certifications.
• Maintain processing and distribution records; track use of "seconds" produce for waste-reduction metrics; assist with USDA-required reports and audits.
• Coordinate menu planning and recipe integration with CNS staff; align with SHIP for farm-to-school lessons and cafeteria events; coordinate tastings and educational events.
• Serve as liaison among CNS, KelRae Farm, SHIP, and Virginia Peninsula Foodbank; schedule partner meetings and maintain shared workplans.

Skills

Strong organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree or Associate’s degree in nutrition / related field

Job description

Williamsburg James City School District CHILD NUTRITION SERVICES in Williamsburg, Virginia seeks a Farm to School Project Manager to coordinate the KelRae Farm Training & Processing Hub and oversee daily operations, including processing, packaging, and distribution of locally grown produce across 16 CNS cafeterias.

You will lead workforce training, food safety, data tracking, and partner coordination, with duties spanning USDA reporting and curriculum-aligned school nutrition activities.