Coordinator 1 Nutrition Service Training

Houston Independent School District • Houston, TX

16h • Onsite

About The Position

The Coordinator I provides on the job training (OJT) to Nutrition Services staff to ensure consistent understanding of food safety, sanitation, equipment use, and operational procedures. This role delivers hands on instruction, supports new employee onboarding, and assists in developing training materials. The Coordinator I follows established training plans and works under the guidance of senior training staff to support department goals.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree (or a unique combination of education and work experiences that indicate potential for success in this role).
• Achieve Food Manager Instructor certification and TASN Level 1 certification within the first 60 days of employment.
• Maintain a minimum of 30 hours of continuing education hours per school year.
• Become certified as a Defensive Driving Course instructor within the first six months of employment.
• 3 to 5 years training in an adult education environment, preferably in school nutrition.
• Proficiency in Oracle and Microsoft Office software.
• Servsafe, Food Manager Certification.
• Familiarity with office equipment (e.g., computer, copier).

Responsibilities

• Deliver OJT to Nutrition Services staff, demonstrating proper food handling, equipment operation, safety procedures, and workflow expectations.
• Assist in developing training materials, including checklists, visual aids, SOPs, and instructional guides.
• Observe staff performance during training and provide feedback to reinforce correct techniques and standards.
• Support the implementation of new procedures, menu changes, or equipment rollouts by helping staff learn updated tasks.
• Maintain accurate training records, attendance logs, and documentation.
• Communicate training needs, performance concerns, or operational issues to Coordinator II or supervisors.
• Follow established training schedules and plans; escalate issues requiring higher level intervention.
• Assist with basic administrative tasks related to training coordination.
• Other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level