Food and Nutrition Training Manager

Dickinson Independent School District•Dickinson, TX

15h

About The Position

Develop, organize, and implement training programs for managers and school food service staff Ensure staff are preparing menu items correctly Monitor food quality and safety in the kitchens Mentor Assistant Managers, helping to prepare them to become managers

Requirements

State Accredited High School diploma or TEA certified GED
TASN and/or DISD certified Level IV HACCP trained and Serv Safe Managers certification or equal certification
Three years’ experience in school food service
Two years’ experience as an Assistant Manager IV or AP1 Manager or other experience approved by the FNS Director
Knowledge of food service operations, including production records, inventory, profit/loss, and meals per hour
Proficiency in utilizing computer programs that operate inventory and production records, as well as experience with Excel and Word programs
Familiarity with USDA regulations for the child nutrition program
Ability to develop educational materials, presentations, and training for food service staff in addition to teaching professional development classes
Positive attitude and demeanor when working with students, parents, employees, and the public
Creativity in the development of marketing and promotional materials for school meals
Strength in conflict resolution and interpersonal skills, as well as advanced communication and problem-solving abilities
Capacity to multitask effectively between large projects and day-to-day responsibilities without supervision
Experience with recipe standardization and development
Minimum of two years’ experience in a school foodservice supervisory position

Responsibilities

Support Managers and Assistant Managers with daily operations and record keeping
Assist the dietician with recipe standardization and development
Help Operations Supervisor, Site Supervisor, and Compliance Supervisor as needed
Monitor and train all food service staff on HACCP guidelines and procedures
Assist with on-site monitoring and compliance reviews
Availability to provide assistance/aid at school campuses during emergent situations whenever they arise
Schedules and conducts regular onsite training with Managers and Assistant Managers
Creates and conducts orientation for new Food and Nutrition substitutes
Develop educational materials and teach professional development trainings
Oversee and manage the daily operations of school cafeterias in the absence of a manager or assistant manager
Ensure menu items are prepared correctly using standardized recipes