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Job Title:  

Culinary Specialist

Job Requisition ID:

JR0000000309

Number of Openings:

1

Shift:

Not Applicable (United States of America)

Compensation Details:

COMMENSURATE WITH EXPERIENCE.

Job Description:

Job Summary

The Georgia Department of Education (GaDOE) School Nutrition is recruiting for an experienced Culinary Specialist. This position provides technical assistance to 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 include but are not limited to:

· Providing high level support for culinary project development and implementation

· Grant implementation and oversight

· Training school nutrition professionals on culinary applications

· Effectively presenting information in a clear manner, demonstrating procedures, and responding to questions

· Exhibiting knowledge of principles and methods for 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, State, and departmental 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 programs for which we provide oversight

· 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 federal level meetings

Note: Statewide travel required.

Preferred Qualifications

· Completion of a bachelor’s degree in culinary arts, nutrition, hospitality, or a related field and four years of professional-level experience in school nutrition, education, or other federal related programs

· Culinary certification

· Experience teaching student and/or adult learners

· Experience with menu and recipe development for school nutrition programs

· Experience with USDA programs

· Professional-level experience in K-12 public school nutrition programs

· Registered dietitian

· Strong computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Access, and PowerPoint)

Consideration/interviews will begin as soon as a list of applicants is established. Applications/resumes will be evaluated and only those meeting the qualifications may be forwarded to the hiring manager to be considered. Candidates chosen for interviews will be contacted directly. No notification will be sent to applicants except those who are selected for interviews.

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.

The Georgia Department of Education (GaDOE) School Nutrition is recruiting for an experienced Culinary Specialist. This position provides technical assistance to 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.

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 education or a related field from an accredited college or university AND Seven years of related experience.

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.