The purpose of the RFP is to solicit competitive, sealed proposals for a culinary specialist for Farm to School for the following United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Food and Nutrition Services (FNS) programs administered by the Alabama State Department of Education (ALSDE) Child Nutrition Programs (CNP) section: the National School Lunch Program (NSLP). The objectives of the culinary specialist position are to support local agriculture and promote healthy eating habits by integrating fresh, locally sourced produce into school cafeterias. This position will develop recipes for school meals using local agricultural products, conduct student taste tests, and provide training for foodservice staff with the districts on handling and preparing fresh produce as well as preparing quality food for a large quantity of students using common school kitchen equipment.
