Coordinator 1, Culinary & Nutrition Education

Houston Independent School District • Houston, TX

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Culinary & Nutrition Education Coordinator designs, coordinates, and delivers nutrition and culinary education programs across Houston ISD. This role leads engaging, student-centered experiences—including cooking demonstrations, food tastings, and garden-based learning—that connect classrooms, school gardens, and cafeteria meals.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree
• Culinary Degree (Required)
• 3 to 5 years of work experience
• Microsoft Office software proficiency
• Food Handler Certification (Required or obtained upon hire)
• Office equipment (e.g., computer, copier)
• Hand tools (e.g., hammer, shovel, screwdriver)
• Vehicles (e.g., automobile, truck, tractor, forklift)
• Kitchen/Restaurant equipment

Nice To Haves

• Registered Dietitian
• Teacher Certification

Responsibilities

• Connect culinary instruction to garden-grown produce, local foods, and cafeteria menu items.
• Implement nutrition education programs for elementary, middle, and high school students, including classroom-based and cafeteria-connected instruction.
• Plan and facilitate culinary demonstrations, tastings, and food exploration activities for students and families.
• Design and deliver age-appropriate nutrition education aligned with district wellness goals and instructional standards.
• Support student learning in basic cooking skills, food literacy, and healthy eating practices.
• Collaborate with School Nutrition Services to support garden-to-cafeteria programming, including tastings and educational connections.
• Align nutrition and culinary education with cafeteria initiatives and seasonal food offerings.
• Support safe handling, preparation, and use of garden-grown produce in educational settings.
• Ensure adherence to district, state, and federal food safety guidelines related to culinary and nutrition education.
• Coordinate with internal departments to ensure compliance with USDA, district, and program requirements.
• Support family-focused nutrition and culinary outreach, including PTO events, workshops, and community programming.
• Collaborate with Family and Community Engagement (FACE) and external partners to provide culturally responsive nutrition education.
• Track participation, activities, and outcomes related to culinary and nutrition education programs.
• Contribute to program evaluation, reporting, continuous improvement, and grant-related documentation.
• Other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level