SCHOOL NUTRITION FARM & EDUCATION COORDINATOR

SCHOOL NUTRITION FARM & EDUCATION COORDINATORSCHOOL NUTRITION DEPARTMENTFULL-TIME GRANT FUNDEDJob Description: School Nutrition Farm & Education CoordinatorReports to: School Nutrition DirectorPosition Summary: North Attleborough Public Schools seeks a passionate, innovative, and collaborative School Nutrition Farm & Education Coordinator to lead and expand districtwide Farm to School, scratch cooking, school garden, and food literacy initiatives. This position connects local farms, school kitchens, classrooms, students, staff, and community partners to increase access to fresh, healthy, locally sourced meals and engaging food education experiences.The coordinator will oversee local food procurement and distribution, support culinarydevelopment and staff training, expand hands-on nutrition education, and promote sustainable food systems. This role advances student wellness, staff development, community partnerships, and lifelong healthy eating habits.Qualifications Bachelors degree in culinary arts, Nutrition, Food Systems, Public Health, Education, Agriculture, Business, or a related field preferred. Culinary experience and/or institutional or school food service experience preferred. Experience with Farm to School programs, food systems, school gardens, food literacy, and scratch cooking preferred. Experience training and teaching adults and/or students required. Knowledge of local food procurement, sustainable food systems, USDA school nutrition regulations, and meal patterns preferred. Strong organizational, communication, and collaboration skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with students, staff, farms, nonprofits, and community organizations. Proficiency with technology, Google Suite, spreadsheets, and food service softwaresystems. ServSafe Manager Certification and Massachusetts Allergen Certification preferred, or ability to obtain both within six months. Valid drivers license required.Essential Duties & ResponsibilitiesFarm to School Program Coordination Coordinate and expand districtwide Farm to School initiatives and partnerships with local farms, food producers, nonprofits, public health organizations, and community stakeholders. Increase the procurement and use of locally sourced fruits, vegetables, dairy, poultry, and other farm products. Coordinate direct sourcing, receiving, and distribution of local foods across districtschools, including implementation and coordination of local food transportation. Ensure compliance with procurement regulations, food safety standards, and grantrequirements. Maintain local purchasing records, grant documentation, and program outcome reports.Scratch Cooking & Culinary Support Implement and maintain districtwide scratch cooking initiatives, including recipedevelopment, standardization, and seasonal menu planning using local ingredients. Support fresh, culturally responsive, and student-centered menus while promotingconsistent food quality across all schools. Provide culinary coaching, technical assistance, and hands-on training in knife skills,batch cooking, food preparation, waste reduction, safe food handling, and equipmentoperation. Collaborate with school nutrition staff to increase the use of fresh ingredients andscratch-prepared menu items. Implement and coordinate a summer Farm to School scratch cooking initiative, including purchasing, preparing, cooking, and preserving locally sourced farm products for use throughout the school year to support fresh, homemade meals and extend the availability of seasonal local ingredients.Food Literacy & Student Engagement Develop and expand Harvest of the Month activities, classroom/cafeteria tastings, studentfocus groups, taste tests, and promotional activities that encourage student engagementand meal participation. Support school gardens and Tower Garden programming and integrate food literacy into classrooms in collaboration with teachers, health educators, and community partners. Implement districtwide School …

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