Snp Culinary Specialist

Title:SNP Culinary Specialist

State Role Title: Administrative & Office Specialist III - 19013

Hiring Range: Commensurate based on experience

Pay Band: 5

Agency: Dept of Ed Central Operations

Location: JAMES MONROE BUILDING

Agency Website: https://www.doe.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

The Virginia Department of Education, Office of School Nutrition, is seeking a qualified individual under broad direction provides technical assistance to local education authorities in the specialty area of foodservice operations and culinary applications for school nutrition programs and professionals. Works under the Training, Grants, and Program Improvement Supervisor and works collaboratively with SNP local wellness policy specialist and SNP farm to school specialist. Plans and organizes assigned activities to meet the objectives of the School Nutrition Program office. Attends and participates in national and federal level meetings. Statewide travel required.

Minimum Qualifications

- Knowledge of the principles and practices of nutrition in the K12 school environment.
- Knowledge of institutional food service.
- Excellent skills in written and oral communication.
- Organizational management and communication skills.
- Skills in planning, developing, and presenting training programs; computer skills in data base management, spread sheet applications, word processing, presentation software, nutrient analysis, internet, and web-based systems.
- Skills in researching, collecting, organizing, and managing data: skills in report writing, and delivering technical assistance and training to school divisions.
- Experience in developing and managing standardized recipes, foodservice equipment, and professional kitchen operations.
- Ability to develop, implement, train, and evaluate program effectiveness and develop training and technical assistance materials to focus on the core program areas of: quality nutritional recipes and menus, utilization of farm to school initiatives, and other specific areas as appropriate.
- Demonstrated knowledge of culinary techniques and practices.

Additional Considerations

Completion of a Bachelor's Degree in culinary arts, nutrition, hospitality or a related field and professional-level experience in school nutrition, education, or other federal related programs. Strong computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Access, and PowerPoint).
Desirable:
Culinary certification.
Experience teaching students and/or adult learners.
Experience with menu and standardized recipe development for federal school nutrition programs.
Preferred professional-level experience in school nutrition programs

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or resume is submitted successfully. Please refer to "Your Application" in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

A resume will be accepted in lieu of a completed state application. Applications submitted via e-mail, postal service, fax or hand-delivered will not be considered. Successful candidates must pass a criminal background check. Commonwealth of Virginia employees may have teleworking options available. Final teleworking agreements will be reviewed and approved upon hire.
Commonwealth's Alternate Hiring Process:
In support of the Commonwealth's commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to prove their Certificate of Disability (COD) provided by a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor within the Department for Aging and Rehabilitative Services (DARS). Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS to get their Certificate of Disability. If you need to get a Certificate of Disability, use this link: https://www.vadars.org/drs.cpid/PWContact.aspx, or call DARS at 800-552-5019.
Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during the application and/or interview process. For assistance call: (804) 225-2021, [TTY: 786-8389]
Minorities, Individuals with disabilities, Veterans, and people with National Service experience are encouraged to apply. The Virginia Department of Education is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages diversity within its workforce.
Virginia Department of Education does not provide sponsorship.

Contact Information

Name: Human Resources

Phone: 804-750-8177

Email: humanresources@doe.virginia.gov

In support of the Commonwealth's commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their Certificate of Disability (COD) provided by a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor within the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their Certificate of Disability. If you need to get a Certificate of Disability, use this link: Career Pathways for Individuals with Disabilities, or call DARS at 800-552-5019, or DBVI at 800-622-2155.