Company description Wellness in the Schools (WITS) is a national non-profit that teaches kids healthy habits to learn and live better. We partner with public schools to provide nutrition and fitness education, healthy scratch-cooked meals and active recess periods. Our approach improves student outcomes and drives systemic, long-term change, shifting school cultures. Job description Job Objectives: 

The Wellness in the Schools (WITS) Chef is responsible for implementing school-based food and engagement efforts, as directed by Wellness in the Schools. The candidate should be flexible with the day-to-day expectations and demands of the role, a team player, and enthusiastic about working in a fast-paced and collaborative environment. This position reports to a WITS Program Manager. 

Qualifications: 

• Culinary school graduate or equivalent in experience 
• Deadline and detail focused 
• Strong interpersonal skills (necessary for working cooperatively with school personnel, parents, and other partnering organizations) 
• Excellent organizational and communication skills
• Ability to work well with children and parents 

Responsibilities:

• Train school kitchen staff on new menu items on a weekly basis
• Lead nutrition education efforts on school campus
• Engage with school community through various activities
• Meet monthly with school and community partners
• Market WITS programs (including but not limited to conducting tastings, engaging with WITS Chef Partners, attending PTA meetings, and other opportunities to bring awareness of WITS)
• Coordinate and implement NYC-based Wellness events
• Support evaluation of WITS programs
• Engage with regional and national office
• Perform other duties as assigned

Details:

• Start date: August 2018
• 5 days per week (5 to 6 hours per day) during 2018/2019 school year (10 months)
• Report to WITS Program Manager
• Compensation based on experience
• Required to pass background check and TB test

Compensation this position is : salaried, varies DOE Application instructions Deadlineno deadline