Position Type:
Nutrition Services

Date Posted:
1/26/2022

Location:
Nutrition Services

POSITION: Nutrition Services Department Production Trainer
CATEGORY Classified
DEPARTMENT: Nutrition Services
LOCATION: Nutrition Services Office
REPORTS TO: Nutrition Services Director

SUMMARY:Responsible for the organization, direction and training of production staff and kitchen supervisors to provide proper, safe, and efficient use of all kitchen equipment and food supplies. The Department Production Trainer must work closely with the Nutrition Services Director under the guidelines established by the State Department of Education/Child Nutrition Division.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Train, coordinate, and assist in a large Food Service program, analyze effectiveness, assure compliance with District, State, and federal laws, regulations, and sanitation/safety/HACCP procedures.
Train managers regarding record-keeping, ordering systems; proper handling of foods, correct use, and care of equipment, and maintaining high standards of sanitation and safety/HACCP.
Consult with Director and other administrative staff to establish or revise operational policies.
Resolve problems involving food standards and train on the proper use of the equipment and reach serving schedule objectives.
Supervise and participate in food preparation, planning, ordering, and distribution to district students and staff in the absence of a kitchen supervisor.
Conduct meetings to discuss and explain operating policies; plan and direct in-service workshops and training programs for food service personnel.
Complete annual USDA program self-monitoring reviews for all participating programs.
Promote student and staff satisfaction by merchandising and serving meals in an attractive manner.
Assist in the assigning of food production staff.
Report operation, personnel, and compliance concerns to the Director of Nutrition Services.
Participate in staffing needs and assist with production and supervision in kitchens when needed.
Create training materials and training modules in written, audio, video, or digital formats.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Attend Nutrition Services meetings and trainings as assigned.
Participate as a member of the Nutrition Services Management Team

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

Knowledge of food service operations
Meal production training
Knowledge of School Nutrition Programs (SNP) and USD regulations
Practices and procedures used in ordering, receiving, storing, and inventorying food supplies
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Able to work under pressure and deadlines
Knowledge of a variety of computer software applications in word processing, spreadsheets, and presentation software
Ability to work with fellow employees, district staff, and vendors
Analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action
Read, interpret, apply, and explain rules, regulations, policies, and procedures

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
None

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
To perform job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:
•HighSchooldiplomaorgeneraleducationdegree(GED)required;

• Equivalent combination of education and 5 years of nutrition service supervisory experience is required

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATION:
•Valid State of Idaho Motor Vehicle driver’s license;

• SNA Certification Level 1
• USDA Required Professional Standards, minimum of 12 hours of continuingeducation/trainingyearly
• Valid Food Protection Manager Certification

LANGUAGE and WRITING SKILLS:
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
Ability to speak effectively before groups of students and/or employees of the district.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs. Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

REASONING ABILITY:
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations. Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exits. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.

248 Calendar Day assignment
Hours: As assigned

Nampa School District #131 is an equal opportunity employer/educator with an alcohol, drug and tobacco free environment, and does not unlawfully discriminate in employment. Equal access to employment, services, and programs is available to all persons. Those applicants requiring reasonable accommodations to the application and/or interview process should notify a representative of the organization. The information contained in this job posting is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned. The employment relationship with the District is of an “at will” nature, which means that the Employee may resign at any time and the Employer may discharge the Employee at any time with or without cause.