Food Services Program Specialist

Food Services Program Specialist

The San Diego Unified School District is currently accepting applications for the position of Food Services Program Specialist. This opportunity is open to all interested candidates. OVERVIEW: San Diego Unified School District, the second largest district in California and one of the top largest urban school districts in the United States, is looking for professionals who care deeply for students and are committed to the communities in which they serve. DIVERSITY STATEMENT: Because each person is born with inherent worth and dignity, and because equitable access and opportunity are essential to a just, educated society, San Diego Unified employee commitments include being respectful of differences and diverse perspectives, and being accountable for one's actions and the resulting impact. BASIC FUNCTION: The Food Services Program Specialist will plan, organize, and assist in the direction of food services projects; implement, coordinate, and monitor special programs; perform studies and prepare reports; assist in the development, evaluation, and implementation of department policies, programs, and procedures. As a Food Services Program Specialist, you will directly manage and advance two of SDUSD's flagship sustainability initiatives: the Farm to School Program and the Love Food Not Waste Program. In this role, you will bridge day-to-day operations with community impact by coordinating hands-on nutrition education, supporting school gardens (Garden to Caf and Youth Garden Stand), facilitating training/presentations, and representing the district across local and statewide organizations. Additionally, you will oversee district-wide food rescue efforts by maintaining partnerships with hunger relief agencies, tracking operational metrics, and refining policies to safely redirect surplus meals from production and satellite kitchens away from landfills and into the community. Through data analysis, program evaluation, cross-departmental collaboration

Requirements / Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Education and Experience: Any combination of training, experience, and/or education equivalent to graduation from a college or university with a major in business, institution management, school food service management, dietetics, or a related field and one year of institutional food management experience. NOTE: Your related education and experience must be clearly represented in the work history and education section of your application. Examples of Duties: To view the detailed job description

Comments and Other Information

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