Nutrition Services Trainer and Support

Englewood Schools•Denver, CO

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

This is a training and relief position that will require daily travel to various Englewood schools' kitchens as well as the Nutrition Services admin office, with the potential of traveling to multiple schools in the same shift. This person will be responsible for training all new and existing Nutrition Services staff and substitutes on food preparation and production, food safety and sanitation, point of sale systems, forecasting and ordering food, and all other essential duties of a kitchen manager or associate. This position will also provide staff relief when needed and be responsible for preparing and serving a full range of food for school meals under minimal to no direct supervision when necessary during the scheduled kitchen time.

Requirements

High school diploma or completion of G.E.D.
Three years of previous institutional food service experience required
Demonstrated experience in ordering and inventory control required
Valid Colorado driver's license
ServSafe certification completed within 3 months of hire
Possesses computer and technology skills.
Effectively works with students from diverse backgrounds and abilities.
Collaborates well with supervisors and co-workers.
Capable of understanding and following both complex oral and written instructions.
Able to perform duties independently with minimal supervision.
Communicates effectively with the School District community.
Skilled in analysis, instruction, negotiation, coordination, communication, problem-solving, and interpersonal interactions.
Proficient in comparing, computing, synthesizing, and evaluating information.
Meets attendance standards and works the necessary hours to fulfill essential responsibilities.
Maintains confidentiality.
Upholds a generally positive attitude.
Complies with all District policies and procedures.
Adheres to federal and state laws, regulations, and policies.
Frequent lifting of 5 (five) to 35 (thirty-five) pounds.
Occasional lifting of up to 75 (seventy-five) pounds, with assistance.
Frequent bending, walking, standing, reaching, and hand and arm movements
Occasional sitting, stooping, kneeling, and squatting.
Use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls.
Use hands to grasp and for fine manipulation.
Eye-hand coordination (e.g., typing, 10-key).
Concentrated reading/writing/mathematics.

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated experience supervising and evaluating employees preferred
Bilingual (preferred)

Responsibilities

Provide staff relief in kitchens during staff call-outs, planned PTO, FMLA absences, or other instances determined by the Director of Nutrition.
Responsible for training all new staff on standard operating procedures, including but not limited to point-of-sale operations, back of house operations, food preparation and production, safety and sanitation, ordering and forecasting, and any other areas as determined by the department and Director of Nutrition.
Travel to various Englewood Schools sites as needed, including any Englewood Schools kitchen and the Nutrition office, with the potential to travel to multiple sites in the same shift to support nutrition services and teams.
Assist with current employee training as needed, on Federal and State Regulations and requirements, and any department Standard Operating Procedures and policies.
Ensure that employees receive the necessary information regarding new and updated material, SOP's, rules, regulations, and best practices.
Comply with all Federal and State Food and Nutrition and Health Department standards, all safety procedures, departmental policies and procedures, and all applicable state and federal regulations.
Deliver quality, accurate, constructive, corrective, specific and timely feedback to employees during training that encourages them to perform at their highest level.
Serve as a leader by supporting and actively participating in staff professional development.
Display exceptional customer service skills.
Attend work and arrive on time.
Occasional evening hours required to support community events, such as Wellness and STEAM nights, including operating and assisting with the smoothie bike station.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Paid Time Off (PTO)
medical, dental, and vision insurance
pre-tax savings options through Health Savings Accounts (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
monthly District contributions for HSA
short and long-term disability programs
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
wellness programs
comprehensive retirement plan through the Colorado Public Employees' Retirement Association (PERA)
additional retirement savings options including 401(k), 403(b), and 457(b) plans
Optional voluntary plans for life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D), critical illness, cancer, and accidents