Chef Trainer

DPS•Denver, CO

13d•$30

About The Position

The Chef Trainer leads comprehensive culinary training programs for district food service staff, overseeing recruitment, logistics, and hands-on instruction to ensure participants can successfully apply new skills on the job. In partnership with the grant manager, the role evaluates training effectiveness, documents outcomes, and contributes to strategic decisions as a member of the grant oversight committee.

Requirements

High School Diploma/GED
Lead for racial and educational excellence and work to dismantle systems of oppression and inequity in our community, along with believing in and supporting all students so they feel seen and heard with access to high quality education.
Live and work with a permanent home address in Colorado while working with us.
Have the ability with or without accommodations to meet the physical demands of the position.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with the menu curriculum team to design, refine, and update training curriculum, modules, and lesson plans
Recruit and enroll district food service staff into training cohorts and coordinate scheduling with site supervisors
Manage all training logistics, including site booking, kitchen setup, equipment needs, ingredient and supply ordering, and safety/regulatory compliance
Deliver training by presenting concepts, demonstrating culinary techniques, supervising hands on practice, and coaching participants
Monitor participant progress, provide feedback, and follow up with work sites to support successful implementation
Conduct pre/post assessments, refresher sessions, surveys, and competency checks; maintain accurate training records and documentation
Analyze training outcomes to identify gaps, recommend improvements, and prepare periodic reports for grant oversight and funders
Present findings and actively participate in grant oversight, steering committee meetings, budget reviews, and strategic planning discussions
Coordinate with department leadership, menu team partners, and area managers to ensure alignment with district food service goals and standards
Assist sites in troubleshooting implementation challenges and support compliance with food safety, sanitation, regulatory, and nutrition requirements