K12 Food Service Specialist

Our K-12 division is rapidly expanding and we are looking for a Food Service Specialist to provide guidance for school nutrition programs!   If you have experience in child nutrition, are comfortable in a kitchen environment and operational settting, consider joining the Taher team. Our Food Service Specialists serve a critical role in keeping our organization on the cutting edge of food service management by providing marketing leadership, menu development, employee training, and data analyzation to support our K-12 operations.

Essential Functions:
* Develop and maintain strong relationships with, but not limited to district managers, corporate support staff, school nutrition directors, school administrators, local/state partners i.e., anti-hunger groups, state departments of education and agriculture
* Responsible for successful placement of K-12 school nutrition marketing programs, promotions and menu development
* Monitor school nutrition regulations to remain abreast of current events and issues
* Accurately present information to clients and effectively respond to questions
* Collect, analyze, and evaluate data that supports school nutrition programs
* Ability to work across the organization to foster collaboration and ensure overall success of goals
* Key team member on the opening team for new business, and leading units as needed
* Establishes and builds relationships with new people especially in new business openings
* Ability to write routine reports, correspondences, and maintain recordkeeping systems and procedures
* Knowledge of corporate standards, policies, systems, and programs
* Able to lead, train, and motivate FSD's and their teams
* Performs additional related duties as assigned by leadership   We are proud to offer competitive benefits including:
* Sick time and paid vacation
* 401K
* Long-Term Disability
* Incentive and bonus Eligible
* Competitive Compensation
* Opportunities for Advancement
* Employee Safety is a priority and we use Viral Sign Advanced Screening for Viruses
* Employee Training and Development
Who we are:
Taher, Inc. is a family-owned and operated, chef-driven, food service management company providing K-12 school lunch management, campus dining, senior dining, corporate dining and catering, and vending and office beverage services to clients in our growing nationwide footprint. Taher, Inc. maintains a consistent presence in Food Service Management's Top 25 companies. Qualifications * Bachelor's degree in Nutrition or related field is preferred
* Five years of experience in child nutrition
* Proficient computer skills in MS Office and other platforms
* Public speaking skills with ability to develop, and deliver effective oral and written presentations
* Excellent oral and written communication skills
* Basic math skills used in standardization of recipes, grocery ordering
* Daily/Weekly travel required with some weekends
* Flexibility in schedule to meet the needs and expectations outlined in the contract
* Strong training skills in food production/kitchen management and financial administrative management
* Planning/time management skills in establishing priorities and work with minimal supervision and meets deadlines
* Ability to design, develop, implement, and evaluate programs
* Profit/Loss understanding or ability to learn- inventory, labor, ect.
* Successfully pass a criminal background check   EOE/AA