Research and pilot school food programs with Real Food for Real Kids, using project management and relationship-building skills in a hybrid role.
As School Food Innovation Specialist, you will design practical food service models for school-age children. You will study student needs, school operations, budgets, and eating habits. Your work will turn research into menus, service approaches, and operating models for diverse schools.
Key Responsibilities:
- Research school food policies, funding, partners, and successful approaches
- Build relationships with schools, boards, advocates, governments, and researchers
- Design adaptable food service models for diverse school settings
- Partner with R&D to test meals, portions, and service formats
- Lead pilots and evaluate operational, participation, satisfaction, and financial data
Requirements:
- Experience in foodservice, program design, operations, innovation, or applied research
- College diploma, university degree, or equivalent relevant experience
- Ability to deliver programs from concept through evaluation
- Strong project management, communication, and relationship-building skills
- Strategic thinking and comfort interpreting research, operational, and financial information
Apply your school food research, pilot leadership, and systems thinking to practical programs serving students through RFRK.
School Food Program Innovation Specialist in Toronto employer: Real Food For Real Kids
Real Food for Real Kids is an exceptional employer that prioritizes the well-being and growth of its employees while championing a mission-driven approach to healthy food. With comprehensive benefits starting on Day 1, generous vacation time, and a strong focus on professional development, RFRK fosters a supportive work culture that values diversity and inclusion. Located in the vibrant Greater Toronto & Hamilton Area, this hybrid role offers flexibility and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the community through innovative marketing strategies.
