POSITION TITLE:

School Nutrition Training Manager

FLSA:

Non-Exempt

SALARY:

$19.58 hourly

240

240

LOCATION:

School Nutrition/Muscogee County Public Education Center (MCPEC)

REPORTS TO:

Assistant Director of School Nutrition

REQUIREMENTS:

1. Educational Level:

High school diploma/GED

2. Certification/License Required:

Level 4 School Nutrition Association Certificate Membership and active participation in local, state, and national nutrition associations;

Servsafe Certification & Instructor/Proctor Certificate; Valid Driver’s License

3. Experience:

Job-related experience with increasing levels of responsibility is required.

4. Physical Activities:

Routine physical activities that are required to fulfill job responsibilities

5. Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

· Strong knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and meal compliance standards

· Ability to operate institutional food service equipment and maintain accurate records

· Effective leadership, teamwork, and interpersonal skills

· Strong problem-solving abilities with the capacity to make decisions independently

· Ability to work flexibly with diverse groups while managing multiple tasks with minimal supervision

· Written and oral communication

1.

Demonstrates prompt and regular attendance.

2.

Arranges for training facilities, classrooms, and equipment for the purpose of ensuring that SNP employees have an appropriate location and all needed equipment for the training sessions.

3.

Stay up to date on USDA regulations, state guidelines, and industry best practices to incorporate into training content.

4.

Coordinates and teaches the development of SNP courses (e.g., Manager Pathway Assistant Manager Trainee Course, O.N.E., New Employee Orientation, Cashier Training, ServSafe, HACCP, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring the department remains current with local, state, and federal training guidelines.

5.

Attend meetings (e.g., GaDOE, GaDOE Webinars, GSNA, School Nutrition Association; staff meetings, etc.) to obtain and/or provide information and address operational and compliance issues.

6.

Conducts train-the-trainer sessions for all School Nutrition Managers and/or kitchen staff as needed on equipment to include (e.g., operational procedures and daily, weekly, and monthly maintenance procedures, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring all staff are properly trained on all equipment, and the equipment is properly maintained.

7.

Conducts technical training for school nutrition team members in the following areas: meal patterns, forecasting, planning, production, employee work schedules, inventory, and SNP monthly reports for the purpose of ensuring each meal meets requirements as established by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA).

8.

Ensures adherence to local, state and federal regulations applicable to the SNP department; provide guidance on inventory management, record keeping, end of month reports, and program accountability; provide guidance on food quality, presentation, food safety, and sanitation; provide guidance on plate cost, customer service and computer operating systems for the purpose of identifying training needs and providing technical guidance and direction.

9.

Evaluate and select appropriate resources for the purpose of identifying the best instructional practices to achieve the Muscogee County School Nutrition Program Mission.

10.

Instructs and proctors ServSafe examinations for all managers, assistant managers, trainees, and any staff interested in taking the courses for the purpose of maintaining ServSafe certification in accordance with the health department, city, and state requirements.

11.

Monitors, evaluates, and records training activities to identify program effectiveness.

12.

Plans and implements for SNP specific onboarding training for new hires within the department for the purpose of ensuring a smooth transition into their new position.

13.

Plans, develops, and implements USDA Professional Standards food service staff training and staff development programs in the 4 key areas for the purpose of ensuring that all SNP staff have completed the required training.

14.

Prepare documentation (e.g., information to leadership regarding meal period scheduling, ordering procedures, cash handling procedures, free and reduced-price meal accountability, and equipment operation, etc.) for the purpose of providing written support and/or conveying information.

15.

Presents information using a variety of instructional techniques or formats (e.g., role playing, simulations, team exercises, group discussions, lectures, videos, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring SNP staff are prepared to handle different situations if they arise.

16.

Promotes food service operations and special events (e.g., community events, summer programs, etc.) for the purpose of expanding services and developing nutrition education for students.

17.

Provides training support and technical assistance in conjunction with the Area Managers and Assistant Director of School Nutrition to all School Nutrition Managers and other School Nutrition staff for all operating systems and school nutrition software (e.g., to include back of the house (menu planning, inventory) and front of the house (point of sale), etc.) for the purpose of ensuring program effectiveness.

18.

Work with Central Office staff to review and update the New Employee Orientation, Employee Handbook, and other Just-in-time training topics to support ongoing collaboration and identify training needs.

19.

Performs additional related duties assigned by SNP Administration.

20.

Performs functions of other positions within the area of responsibility for the purpose of ensuring adequate coverage of food service operations.