Child Nutrition Culinary Trainer

Frisco ISD•Frisco, TX

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for training and coaching cooks on all aspects of their job related to food production and food safety. Promotes participation in Frisco ISD Child Nutrition Programs by developing cafe employees’ culinary skills to produce outstanding quality food. Supports CNP efforts to produce the highest quality products consistently across all locations.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED
Current ServSafe Manager Certification or approved alternative
Certified ServSafe Instructor and/or Registered ServSafe Proctor, or ability/willingness to obtain
Demonstrated ability to perform all food production tasks at an expert level
Comprehensive understanding of ServSafe and Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) policies
Demonstrated ability to adjust the pace and style of coaching to meet the learning needs of participants
Working knowledge of adult learning principles
Effective organizational, interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills
Ability to present and facilitate training for large groups of up to 50 people
Ability to effectively influence and guide others without formal authority
Ability to properly use, clean, and maintain all kitchen equipment
Ability to develop and test new recipes
Ability to perform basic math
Proficient in Microsoft Office applications and the internet
Previous customer service experience
3 years of food service experience

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in training preferred

Responsibilities

Prepare and facilitate Food Handler training, Kitchen Basics, and Frisco ISD Food Safety Program training modules for all new hire cooks.
Periodically assist in training for ServSafe Manager Certification.
Provide on-the-job training and coaching for new and existing employees.
Monitor workers engaged in preparing and portioning foods to ensure that methods of cooking and sizes of portions are in line with the most current copy of the standardized recipe.
Provide timely feedback to employees and their respective supervisors when observing behaviors not consistent with standard operating procedures.
Assist CNP coordinators to support training initiatives and develop training materials for all Child Nutrition Cafe staff.
Assist CNP coordinators in implementing new concepts and special projects, and developing, testing, and modifying standardized recipes.
Train all cafe staff in preparation of all new recipes.
Provide on-site training on equipment as necessary.
Communicate with Operations and Maintenance regarding equipment operating procedures.
Provide documented feedback to the Operations Management Team and supervisor on school findings, personnel issues, problems resolved, training performed, etc.
Assist in preparing meals for District catering events, such as School Board meetings and workshops.
Assist with cafeteria operations, including cashiering or cooking as needed.
Comply with, and ensure employees are following, the Frisco ISD and Child Nutrition Program Employee Handbooks, as well as the Child Nutrition Program Standard Operating Procedures.
Other Duties as Assigned