Posted: 27 January 2012

Special Nutrition Programs Training Specialist

Company: Department of Elementary and Secondary Education
Location: Malden, MA
Job Description: Official Title: Educational Specialist (C)
Functional Title: Special Nutrition Programs Training Specialist
Salary Range: $56,045.86 to $82,742.14 Annually

Duties: The Office for Nutrition, Health and Safety Programs administers programs that contribute to the health and well-being of the Commonwealth's children, by supporting nutritious meal service in day care centers, family day care homes, summer feeding programs and schools.

The Special Nutrition Programs Training Specialist will promote the importance of healthy eating habits and nutrition in the Child Nutrition Programs located in schools and communities. This includes the evaluation of food service programs, guidance on program administration, integrity and operations, development of educational programs, and establishment of relationships with related Department units and programmatic partners.

The selected candidate will perform the following duties:

• develop, implement and administer a training system for Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) Sponsors that incorporates compliance and program standards for Child Nutrition Programs to support program integrity addressed in the CACFP Management Improvement Guidance and other related federal and state requirements;
• develop and conduct workshops for ESE staff to maintain efficient and effective practices to support program integrity including CACFP Management Improvement Guidance and ESE's nutrition policies and procedures that ensure efficient and effective service delivery to Child Nutrition Sponsors;
• provide participating community agencies and schools with assistance to improve nutrition and nutrition education services;
• provide resources and strategies for success to Child Nutrition Program Sponsors;
• analyze technical data to help monitor the integrity of Child Nutrition Programs;
• evaluate food and nutrition programs using program policy, goals and guidelines and develop improvement plans as necessary;
• participate in the promotion of Child Nutrition Programs to reach all eligible participants;
• maintain an ongoing and regular communication with Child Nutrition Program Sponsors by phone, mail and email; and
• perform other related duties as assigned.

Based on assignment, travel throughout the Commonwealth and out of state is required.

Qualifications:

Minimum Entrance Requirements:

• Applicants must have at least (A) four years of full-time, or equivalent part-time, professional experience in teaching, educational administration, educational counseling or educational guidance, or (B) any equivalent combination of the required experience and the substitutions below.
  • I. A Bachelor's degree with a major in education or special education may be substituted for a maximum of two years of the required experience.*
  • II. A Graduate degree with a major in education, special education, educational administration or educational counseling may be substituted for a maximum of three years of the required experience.*
• *Education toward such a degree will be prorated on the basis of the proportion of the requirements actually completed.

Special Requirements: Based on assignment, possession of a current and valid Massachusetts Class D Motor Vehicle Operator's License or the equivalent from another state may be required.

Preferred Qualifications:

The successful candidate will possess:

• commitment to quality child nutrition and nutrition programs in schools and communities;
• recent training and education in current nutrition and education issues in Massachusetts;
• knowledge of school-community partnerships to support student performance;
• knowledge of State and Federal child nutrition laws, rules and regulations;
• knowledge of community-based organizations and resources interested in promoting nutritional and educational needs and ideals;
• ability to gather, analyze and evaluate data of moderate complexity from a wide variety of sources and make recommendations;
• ability to establish and maintain effective and harmonious relationships with superiors and peers, and with federal, state and local officials concerned with child nutrition programs;
• ability to work with various computer programs such as Microsoft Office suite including Excel and PowerPoint;
• excellent verbal and written communication skills; and
• ability to work in a team environment.

Based on assignment travel throughout the Commonwealth of Massachusetts may be required

Comments:

Work Hours: 8:45 am - 5:00 pm

Please note: The Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (ESE) is in the process of updating the job specifications and minimum entrance requirements for this title. Therefore, the Department will screen resumes based on the following:

• applicants must have a Bachelor’s Degree and at least four years of full-time, or equivalent part-time, professional educational experience in a specific or related content area, educational program/or service;
• a Master’s degree or higher in a specific or related educational content area may be substituted for two years of the required experience -- 30 semester hours equals one year of experience for substitution purposes. Education toward a degree in a specific or related educational content area will be prorated on the basis of the proportion of the requirements actually completed.

SALARY PLACEMENT IS DETERMINED BY YEARS OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION DIRECTLY RELATED TO THE POSITION AND THE HUMAN RESOURCES DIVISION’S RECRUITING GUIDELINES. IN ADDITION, THE SALARY PROVISIONS OF THE APPLICABLE COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT WILL ALSO APPLY TO PLACEMENT WITHIN THE SALARY RANGE.

How To Apply:

Interested candidates are required to submit a cover letter with resume preferably in Microsoft Word or Adobe Reader compatible formats (.doc, .txt, .rtf, .pdf).

Please refer to HRSSSJ28268 in the subject line if sending via e-mail or in cover letter if sending hard copy.

E-mail cover letter and resume to: HRSSS@doe.mass.edu or mail cover letter and resume to: Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, Human Resources, 75 Pleasant Street, Malden, MA 02148 TTY: (800) 439-2370. The Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, an affirmative action employer, is committed to ensuring that all of its programs and facilities are accessible to all members of the public. It is the policy of the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education not to discriminate on the basis of age, color, disability, national origin, race, religion, sex or sexual orientation. Inquiries regarding compliance by the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education with Title IX and other civil rights laws may be directed to the Human Resources Director at:

781-338-6105
Agency Web Address:
http://www.doe.mass.edu
Diversity Officer:
Ms. Valian Norris, (781) 338-6105

An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Females, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply

Posted: 25 January 2012

Multiple QA/QC team members American Resource Staffing

American Resource Staffing, leading placement firm in the food manufacturing industry is actively seeking QA/QC team members for our Massachusetts area clients. Our clients throughout Massachusetts range from locally to nationally known brands.

These positions are entry level offering full time flexible schedules on a temporary to permanent basis.

The QA/QC team member shares the responsibility for the quality assurance function of the entire company. This position requires an active participation in the tasks necessary to ensure that our company produces a safe and consistent product of the highest quality and that all products are in compliance with government specs and company standards.

JOB DESCRIPTION

• Assistance in the ongoing development, implementation and management of all aspects of quality program.
• Includes maintaining SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures) and product specification for all product lines.
• Assistance in monitoring of processing parameters (temperature, weight, equipments calibration and others) to satisfy HACCP program requirements.
• Assistance in management of HAACP program (data entry, document reviewing, filing, monitoring, procedure development, calibrations, etc.)
• Assistance in ensuring compliance with applicable laws, regulations and food safety standards issued by FDA and other federal, state, and local agencies involved with food safety activities.
• Assists in maintaining up-to-date records for compliance with federal, state, HAACP regulations.
• Assistance for ongoing employee training activities designed to keep employees knowledgeable and informed of SOPs, methods, and Good Manufacturing Procedures.
• Ensures that standards for personal hygiene are met and implements corrective actions where needed.
• Works with plant supervisors to assure compliance with SOPs and GMPs.
• Assistance in overseeing the company’s sanitation program.

Job Requirements

• HS diploma OR Associates Degree (Biology, Food Science or related fields)
• Knowledge of FDA & USDA regulatory programs as well as Food Safety & Quality Systems is a plus.
• Good organizational skills and be able to work independently.
• Able to work in face paced environment and recognize and easily adapt to changing priorities.
• Able to present data obtained in organized presentable manner.
• Basic computer skills are necessary (Microsoft Excel and Word).
• Good oral and written communication skills. Bilingual Spanish/English is a plus.
• Able to lift up to 35lbs.
• Tolerate temperature extremes (hot and cold) in working in walk-in and around ovens, coolers and freezers.
• High degree of initiative, sense of urgency and flexibility

Specific Location:

• Chelsea, MA
• Malden, MA
• Plymouth, MA
• Marlborough, MA
• Taunton, MA
• Methuen, MA
• Haverhill, MA
• Newburyport, MA

Food and Nutrition Program