Culinary Specialist I (Immediate Opening)

Function: Child Nutrition Services

Family: Nutrition Planning

Reports to: Director, Child Nutrition Support Services

Terms of Employment:

Pay Grade: E14 Minimum Salary: * $59,800 Mid-Point Salary: $72,348

• Salary is determined on directly related experience supported by a service record or experience affidavit. For

Minimum
Work Days:

230 Type of Assignment: Full-Time; Exempt Contract Type: Non-Chapter 21

Funding
Source:

This position is locally funded.

Job Scope

Uses significant independent judgment and familiarity with the field to perform work. May be responsible for the
administration of various moderate and high complexity departmental programs and may lead a group of
employees. May develop policies and procedures and oversee the implementation and execution of them.

Position Summary

The Culinary Specialist is responsible for enhancing the learning environment through an effective and efficient
food service program in each school. This position ensures that food is prepared in a manner which is nutritious,
safe, properly flavored and in compliance with district and accrediting agency standards for quality. Other
responsibilities include providing food handler training to staff members, providing standard operating procedures
for (HACCP) protocol for all recipes, and attending campus and health fair events.

Essential Functions / Key Responsibilities

1. Creates, and may facilitate, recipe and production training for cafeteria staff.
2. Develops and tests new recipes for students and staff that meet Federal, State, and local guidelines.
3. Tests new food items and provides recommendations for all food and non-food items purchased for the

department using latitude for independent judgement.
4. Provides food handler instruction to all Cafeteria staff on objectives related to principles of food

preparation and presentation, using solid knowledge.
5. Provides standard operating procedures of the Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP)

protocol for all recipes.
6. Maintains current on new food trends that appeal to students and incorporates these trends into food

items that are compatible with school meal regulations.
7. Attends campus events, such as health fairs and PTA meetings, to market the meal program to

stakeholders.

8. Performs other related duties as assigned within the appropriate skill and experience capabilities
expected for this position.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Culinary Arts or Hospitality or 4 years

• Valid Texas Food Protection Management Certification or the ability to obtain one within 90 days of hire.

• 3 years progressive experience in Culinary Arts.

• Candidate must have satisfactory outcome of fingerprinting background check. Non-refundable fee

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's Degree from an accredited college or university.

• 5 years progressive experience in Culinary Arts.

• Knowledge of inventory purchase orders and rotation of perishable food items.

• Math skills; ability to accurately total inventory.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills, and the ability to communicate and motivate staff.

• Strong time management and organizational skills; ability to direct the work activities of several associates

• Knowledge in providing quality to students and faculty by directing staff in meeting quality standards for

• Knowledge of volume related math questions for multiple batch recipes (basic math skills).

• Ability to provide high quality service to both internal and external customers.

• Knowledge of knife skills, and cooking techniques.

• Computer, computer software programs and peripherals, teacher resource materials and

• Frequent exposure to: temperature extremes (hot and cold), humidity extremes, noise. Occasional

Physical Demands/Requirements:

• Maintain emotional control under stress; work with frequent interruptions/deadlines and prolonged or

Supervisory Responsibilities / Direct Reports

• None
  

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