TRAINING MANAGER - K12 FOOD SERVICE - Fort Worth ISD (FWISD), TX

Compass Group•Fort Worth, TX

3d•Onsite

About The Position

We’re seeking an experienced, hands-on Training Manager to lead learning and development initiatives that support operational excellence, safety, and employee growth across our K–12 nutrition programs. This role partners closely with culinary, operations, and leadership teams to deliver impactful, compliant, and engaging training that empowers hourly and management teams to succeed. This position is ideal for a collaborative trainer with deep K–12 child nutrition experience, a passion for people development, and a strong commitment to food safety and zero-harm practices.

Requirements

Minimum of 3 years of K–12 child nutrition experience required
Proven experience delivering training in food service, safety, and operational environments
ServSafe certification required
Strong communication and facilitation skills with the ability to engage diverse audiences
Passion for teaching, coaching, and developing frontline and leadership talent
Bilingual skills a plus
Valid driver’s license required
Bachelor’s degree in business or a related field required

Nice To Haves

Bilingual English/Spanish a plus

Responsibilities

Design, organize, and deliver training programs supporting employee orientation, on-the-job training, promotional development, and management growth
Identify training needs and leverage sector resources to build effective learning solutions
Support leadership teams with employee development pathways and advancement readiness
Maintain accurate training records and track employee progress and outcomes
Evaluate training effectiveness and continuously improve programs based on results and feedback
Support and reinforce the zero-harm safety program at the unit level
Partner with culinary and operations teams to conduct in-service training for hourly employees in: Customer service and communications, Marketing and merchandising, Ordering, inventory, and cost controls, Food production, including recipe and menu compliance, USDA regulations and day-to-day adherence to HACCP standards
Work cross-functionally to ensure training aligns with operational goals, food safety requirements, and Chartwells standards
Serve as a resource for best practices and continuous improvement across teams