Food Services Program Specialist
Apply NowCompany: San Diego Unified School District
Location: San Diego, CA 92154
Description:
Salary : $6,130.80 - $7,448.13 Monthly
Location : Cafeteria Dept - 6735 Gifford Way San Diego CA 92111-6509, CA
Job Type: Classified
Job Number: CL24-110
Department: Food and Nutrition Services / Cafeteria Department
Opening Date: 03/03/2025
Closing Date: 3/17/2025 11:59 PM Pacific
Description
This is a promotional/open opportunity, which means that current monthly salaried employees receive precedence over other candidates on the eligible list.
For a promotional/open posting, the top ten internal applicants will be provided unless there is an insufficient number and then the list will be supplemented with the top external applicants to make up the ten (Employment Regulations for the Classified Service of the San Diego Unified School District: Article 2, Section 9).
The Food Services Program Specialist plans, organizes, and assists in the direction of food services projects; implements, coordinates, and monitors special programs; performs studies and prepares reports; assists in the development, evaluation, and implementation of department policies, programs, and procedures.
An incumbent may perform any combination of the essential functions shown below. This position description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, knowledge, or abilities associated with this classification, but is intended to accurately reflect the principal job elements.
E = Essential Functions
The Food Services Program Specialist will be on the OTBS Salary Schedule. Salary Grade 48. To view the OTBS Salary Schedule click
Examples of Duties
To view the detailed job description for Food Services Program Specialist,
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
LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
Possession of a valid California driver's license and availability of private transportation (mileage expense allowance provided).
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
A Food Services Program Specialist is exclusively staffed in the Food Services Department. The primary focus is program/project management activities unique to Food Services including the coordination, implementation, and monitoring of special food service programs.
Supplemental Information
APPLICATION PROCESS:
To be eligible for consideration, interested candidates must submit the following documents:
Additional Information
If you have questions about your application, please email jobs@sandi.net
The San Diego Unified School District communicates information regarding the hiring process via email. Please be aware that the District is not responsible for messages blocked by your email service. In an effort to allow our emails through your personal spam filter, you can add the and to your safe senders list.
Non Discrimination Statement
San Diego Unified School District is committed to equal opportunity for all individuals in education. District programs and activities shall be free from discrimination, harassment, intimidation, and bullying by reason of the following actual or perceived characteristics: age, ancestry, color, mental or physical disability, ethnicity, ethnic group identification, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, immigration status, marital or parental status, medical condition, nationality, national origin, actual or perceived sex, sexual orientation, race, religion, or on the basis of a person's association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics.
For more information about equity in employment, contact:
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The following supplemental questions will help us determine how well you meet the minimum employment qualification standards for this position. Additionally, the information provided in answer to these questions may be considered in determining whether you will move forward in the recruitment process. Respond honestly and truthfully to all questions. Over-evaluating your experience or skill level is considered providing false and/or misleading information. Applicants found to have provided false or misleading information of their skills or experience will be disqualified from further employment processing, or if hired, immediately terminated from employment. Experience listed below must be represented in the work history section of your application. A resume may be attached, but not substituted for completing the work history, education sections, or the supplemental questions of the employment application.Providing incomplete responses or answering "See Resume" or "See Application" may automatically disqualify your application from further consideration.I acknowledge that I have read and understand the above statement. (Please initial in the space provided below.)
02
This is a PROMOTIONAL/OPEN opportunity, which means that current monthly-salaried employees receive precedence over other candidates on the eligible list.For a promotional/open posting, the top ten internal applicants will be provided unless there is an insufficient number and then the list will be supplemented with the top external applicants to make up the ten (Employment Regulations for the Classified Service of the San Diego Unified School District: Article 2, Section 9).Are you currently a monthly-salaried employee of the San Diego Unified School District?
03
If you ARE a current monthly-salaried employee of SDUSD, please enter your SDUSD employee I.D. number.NOTE: If you are a current monthly employee (not a substitute) in this job classification (title), please DO NOT apply. You must instead apply for transfer. Click here to view the If you are not a current monthly employee, please type N/A
04
What is your highest level of education completed? Please note: To receive credit for a college degree, trade school or certificate, a photocopy of an official transcript, diploma, or certificate must be attached to your application. Degrees or coursework completed in a country other than the United States will need to be accompanied by a foreign transcript evaluation.Click for more informationIf you have listed a degree above, please state the area of concentration for your degree. If you have multiple degrees, please list all areas of concentration. If you did not list a degree, please answer N/A.
05
If you have listed a degree above, please state the area of concentration for your degree. If you have multiple degrees, please list all areas of concentration. If you did not list a degree, please answer N/A.Please note: To receive credit for a college degree, a photocopy of an official transcript or diploma must be attached to your application or submitted by the close date. Degrees or coursework completed in a country other than the United States will need to be accompanied by a foreign transcript evaluation. Click for more information
06
How many years of full time paid work experience do you have in food service management or related field? Your related work experience must be clearly shown in the areas for work history on your application.
07
How many years of full-time paid work experience do you have in nutrition services, education, or a related field? Your related work experience must be clearly shown in the areas for work history on your application.
08
How many years of full-time paid work experience do you have in preparing detailed reports and analyzing program data? Be sure to include the specific duties/tasks you performed, where this experience was obtained, your position title, and how long you performed these duties.The experience listed must be represented in the work history section of your application.Providing incomplete responses or answering "See Resume" or "See Application" may automatically disqualify your application from further consideration. A resume may be attached, but not substituted for completing the work history, education sections, or the supplemental questions of the employment application. If you have no experience, please answer N/A.
09
Please describe your experience developing and conducting training programs, including programs addressing school food service-related waste diversion Please provide detail on the types of training materials and/or resources you developed to assist these programs, and the type of audience(s) this training was directed (i.e. elementary and/or secondary age students, District staff and/or administration, parents, adults, general community members, etc.).The experience level selected below must be represented in the work history section of your application.
10
Please describe the experience you listed above regarding the preparation of detailed reports and analyzing program data Be sure to include the specific duties/tasks you performed, where this experience was obtained, your position title, and how long you performed these duties. The experience listed must be represented in the work history section of your application. If you have no experience, please answer N/A.
11
Please describe your experience understanding, communicating and adhering to complex federal and/or state regulationsThe experience level selected below must be represented in the work history section of your application.
Required Question
Location : Cafeteria Dept - 6735 Gifford Way San Diego CA 92111-6509, CA
Job Type: Classified
Job Number: CL24-110
Department: Food and Nutrition Services / Cafeteria Department
Opening Date: 03/03/2025
Closing Date: 3/17/2025 11:59 PM Pacific
Description
This is a promotional/open opportunity, which means that current monthly salaried employees receive precedence over other candidates on the eligible list.
For a promotional/open posting, the top ten internal applicants will be provided unless there is an insufficient number and then the list will be supplemented with the top external applicants to make up the ten (Employment Regulations for the Classified Service of the San Diego Unified School District: Article 2, Section 9).
The Food Services Program Specialist plans, organizes, and assists in the direction of food services projects; implements, coordinates, and monitors special programs; performs studies and prepares reports; assists in the development, evaluation, and implementation of department policies, programs, and procedures.
An incumbent may perform any combination of the essential functions shown below. This position description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, knowledge, or abilities associated with this classification, but is intended to accurately reflect the principal job elements.
E = Essential Functions
- Plan, organize, and assist in the direction of food services projects. E
- Implement, coordinate, and monitor food services department programs; visit and evaluate programs at various food services locations. E
- Conduct research, analyze data, and prepare and maintain a variety of statistical reports, records, and files. E
- Compose reports, procedures, and correspondence; design presentations and other documents. E
- Participate in the preparation, administration, and control of special projects and activities. E
- Assist in the development, evaluation, and implementation of department policies, programs, and procedures. E
- Communicate with all levels of food services and district staff and outside organizations to coordinate activities, resolve issues, and exchange information. E
- Assist in planning and conducting in-service training programs. E
- Perform related duties as assigned.
The Food Services Program Specialist will be on the OTBS Salary Schedule. Salary Grade 48. To view the OTBS Salary Schedule click
Examples of Duties
To view the detailed job description for Food Services Program Specialist,
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
LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
Possession of a valid California driver's license and availability of private transportation (mileage expense allowance provided).
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
A Food Services Program Specialist is exclusively staffed in the Food Services Department. The primary focus is program/project management activities unique to Food Services including the coordination, implementation, and monitoring of special food service programs.
Supplemental Information
APPLICATION PROCESS:
To be eligible for consideration, interested candidates must submit the following documents:
- Online employment application
- Please complete the online application to include all current and previous work history and education.
- Answer all supplemental questions
- The supplemental questions should be answered thoroughly, clearly, and concisely as the responses provided (along with the entire application package) will be carefully reviewed to determine which candidates will move forward in the recruitment process.
- Attach proof of education
- Education, training, or certifications will only be considered if acceptable documentation is attached
- Photocopy of Degree or
- Photocopy of OFFICIAL transcript
- Photocopy of Licenses and/or Certifications
- Foreign Equivalency Certification:
Individuals who have completed high school or college-level coursework at an institution in a country other than the United States must provide a Foreign Equivalency Certification to satisfy the education requirement. A Foreign Equivalency Certification can be obtained for a fee from a professional organization. For more information, including acceptable providers please see Foreign Transcript Evaluation
- Education, training, or certifications will only be considered if acceptable documentation is attached
- Additional documents
- A resume may be attached, but not substituted for completing work history, education sections, or the supplemental questions of the employment application.
- Additional documents, if any, may/should be attached to the online employment application.
Additional Information
If you have questions about your application, please email jobs@sandi.net
The San Diego Unified School District communicates information regarding the hiring process via email. Please be aware that the District is not responsible for messages blocked by your email service. In an effort to allow our emails through your personal spam filter, you can add the and to your safe senders list.
Non Discrimination Statement
San Diego Unified School District is committed to equal opportunity for all individuals in education. District programs and activities shall be free from discrimination, harassment, intimidation, and bullying by reason of the following actual or perceived characteristics: age, ancestry, color, mental or physical disability, ethnicity, ethnic group identification, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, immigration status, marital or parental status, medical condition, nationality, national origin, actual or perceived sex, sexual orientation, race, religion, or on the basis of a person's association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics.
For more information about equity in employment, contact:
- Title II Coordinator & Uniform Complaint Compliance Officer Eric Rico: (619) 725-7225,erico1@sandi.net
- Title IX Coordinator Anna Ward: (619) 725-7225,award2@sandi.net
- 504 Coordinator Eri Nall: (619) 344-6420,
01
The following supplemental questions will help us determine how well you meet the minimum employment qualification standards for this position. Additionally, the information provided in answer to these questions may be considered in determining whether you will move forward in the recruitment process. Respond honestly and truthfully to all questions. Over-evaluating your experience or skill level is considered providing false and/or misleading information. Applicants found to have provided false or misleading information of their skills or experience will be disqualified from further employment processing, or if hired, immediately terminated from employment. Experience listed below must be represented in the work history section of your application. A resume may be attached, but not substituted for completing the work history, education sections, or the supplemental questions of the employment application.Providing incomplete responses or answering "See Resume" or "See Application" may automatically disqualify your application from further consideration.I acknowledge that I have read and understand the above statement. (Please initial in the space provided below.)
02
This is a PROMOTIONAL/OPEN opportunity, which means that current monthly-salaried employees receive precedence over other candidates on the eligible list.For a promotional/open posting, the top ten internal applicants will be provided unless there is an insufficient number and then the list will be supplemented with the top external applicants to make up the ten (Employment Regulations for the Classified Service of the San Diego Unified School District: Article 2, Section 9).Are you currently a monthly-salaried employee of the San Diego Unified School District?
- Yes
- No
03
If you ARE a current monthly-salaried employee of SDUSD, please enter your SDUSD employee I.D. number.NOTE: If you are a current monthly employee (not a substitute) in this job classification (title), please DO NOT apply. You must instead apply for transfer. Click here to view the If you are not a current monthly employee, please type N/A
04
What is your highest level of education completed? Please note: To receive credit for a college degree, trade school or certificate, a photocopy of an official transcript, diploma, or certificate must be attached to your application. Degrees or coursework completed in a country other than the United States will need to be accompanied by a foreign transcript evaluation.Click for more informationIf you have listed a degree above, please state the area of concentration for your degree. If you have multiple degrees, please list all areas of concentration. If you did not list a degree, please answer N/A.
- High School Diploma or G.E.D. Equivalent
- Some College Coursework
- Associate's Degree
- Bachelor's Degree
- Master's Degree
- Doctorate
- None of the Above
05
If you have listed a degree above, please state the area of concentration for your degree. If you have multiple degrees, please list all areas of concentration. If you did not list a degree, please answer N/A.Please note: To receive credit for a college degree, a photocopy of an official transcript or diploma must be attached to your application or submitted by the close date. Degrees or coursework completed in a country other than the United States will need to be accompanied by a foreign transcript evaluation. Click for more information
06
How many years of full time paid work experience do you have in food service management or related field? Your related work experience must be clearly shown in the areas for work history on your application.
- I do not have any related work experience.
- I have been trained in this area but have no related work experience.
- I have less than 1 year of related work experience.
- I have more than 1 year but less 3 than years of related work experience.
- I have more than 3 years but less than 5 years of related work experience.
- I have more than 5 years of experience.
07
How many years of full-time paid work experience do you have in nutrition services, education, or a related field? Your related work experience must be clearly shown in the areas for work history on your application.
- I do not have related work experience.
- I have been trained in this area but have no related work experience.
- I have 1 year of related work experience.
- I have more than 1 year but less 3 than years of related work experience.
- I have more than 3 years but less than 5 years of related work experience.
- I have more than 5 years of experience.
08
How many years of full-time paid work experience do you have in preparing detailed reports and analyzing program data? Be sure to include the specific duties/tasks you performed, where this experience was obtained, your position title, and how long you performed these duties.The experience listed must be represented in the work history section of your application.Providing incomplete responses or answering "See Resume" or "See Application" may automatically disqualify your application from further consideration. A resume may be attached, but not substituted for completing the work history, education sections, or the supplemental questions of the employment application. If you have no experience, please answer N/A.
- I do not have related work experience.
- I have been trained in this area but have no related work experience.
- I have less than 1 year of related work experience.
- I have more than 1 year but less than 3 years of related work experience.
- I have more than 3 years but less than 5 years of related work experience.
- I have more than 5 years of work experience.
09
Please describe your experience developing and conducting training programs, including programs addressing school food service-related waste diversion Please provide detail on the types of training materials and/or resources you developed to assist these programs, and the type of audience(s) this training was directed (i.e. elementary and/or secondary age students, District staff and/or administration, parents, adults, general community members, etc.).The experience level selected below must be represented in the work history section of your application.
- I have no background or training in this activity.
- I have been trained in this activity but have not performed it.
- I have done this independently, but only occasionally.
- I have done this as a regular part of my job duties.
- I have done this extensively and at a high level of complexity.
10
Please describe the experience you listed above regarding the preparation of detailed reports and analyzing program data Be sure to include the specific duties/tasks you performed, where this experience was obtained, your position title, and how long you performed these duties. The experience listed must be represented in the work history section of your application. If you have no experience, please answer N/A.
11
Please describe your experience understanding, communicating and adhering to complex federal and/or state regulationsThe experience level selected below must be represented in the work history section of your application.
- I have no background or training in regulations.
- I have been trained in this activity but have not performed it.
- I have done this independently, but only occasionally.
- I have done this as a regular part of my job duties.
- I have done this extensively and at a high level of complexity.
Required Question