| Description | The Muscogee County School District has up to 6,000 employees from all backgrounds. We offer opportunities for everyone including support personnel, teachers, leaders, tradespeople, and much more.
Join the Muscogee County School District in “Creating We” in an environment that values the unique experiences and perspectives each of us bring to our community.
WE recognize that people come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond just the technical requirements of a job. If your experience is close to what you see listed here, please consider applying. Diversity of experience and skills combined with passion is a key to innovation and excellence. Therefore, we encourage people from all backgrounds to apply to our positions. Please let us know if you require accommodations during the interview process.
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POSITION TITLE:
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Nutrition Training Specialist
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FLSA:
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Non-Exempt
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SALARY:
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$23.10 hourly
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WORK DAYS:
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240
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LOCATION:
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School Nutrition/Muscogee County Public Education Center (MCPEC)
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REPORTS TO:
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Asst. Director of School Nutrition
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PRIMARY FUNCTION: The job of Nutrition Training Specialist is done for the purpose/s of providing training and technical support to all School Nutrition Employees in the areas of managerial skills, regulatory procedures, accountability, computer applications, employee training, scheduling assignments, cafeteria staff supervision, equipment operation, and evaluation of cafeteria staff. Work involves strict adherence to nutrition, sanitation, and safety standards and economic use of food and supplies. Ensures compliance with GaDOE training expectations.
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REQUIREMENTS:
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1. Educational Level:
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High School Diploma/GED
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2. Certification/License:
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Level 4 School Nutrition Association Certificate,
Membership and active participation in local, state, and national nutrition associations, Servsafe Certification & Instructor/Proctor Certificate
Valid Driver’s License
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3. Experience:
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Job related experience with increasing levels of responsibility is required.
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4. Physical Activities:
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The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: some lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling, and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally, the job requires 20% sitting, 30% walking, 50% standing. This job is performed in a generally clean and healthy environment.
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5. Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:
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KNOWLEDGE is required to perform basic math, including calculations using fractions, percentages, and/or ratios; read technical information, compose a variety of documents, and/or facilitate group discussions; and solve practical problems. Specific knowledge based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: knowledge of standards of food preparation, food safety, sanitation, portion control, serving procedures, and federal and state meal pattern requirements.
SKILLS are required to perform multiple, technical tasks with a need to occasionally upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions. Specific skill based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: Proficient in the operation/use of institutional food service equipment, and required records and reports; exhibits leadership qualities; ability to work well with others with strong interpersonal skills; strong computer skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office suites, Front of House, Back of House, and Point of Service; positive attitude toward sharing expertise.
ABILITY is required to schedule a number of activities, meetings, and/or events; gather and/or collate data; and use job-related equipment. Flexibility is required to independently work with others in a wide variety of circumstances; work with data utilizing defined and similar processes; and operate equipment using standardized methods. Ability is also required to work with a diversity of individuals and/or groups; work with a variety of data; and utilize a variety of types of job-related equipment. Problem solving is required to analyze issues and create action plans. Problem solving with data frequently requires independent interpretation of guidelines; and problem solving with equipment is moderate. Specific ability based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: to work with students, dietetic interns, school nutrition employees and all school personnel who have a variety of skills and knowledge levels, work with minimal supervision.
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ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
- Arranges for training facilities, classrooms and equipment for the purpose of ensuring that SNP employees have an appropriate location and all needed equipment for the class.
- Assesses equipment and supply needs (e.g. provides training for proper use of equipment, including conservation of energy; serves as potential point of contact for refrigeration emergencies, ) for the purpose of maintaining an adequate inventory to provide nutritional services efficiently and within budget guidelines.
- Assists in the development of SNP courses (e.g. such as Manager Pathway Assistant Manager Trainee Course, O.N.E., New Employee Orientation, Cashier Training, ServSafe, HACCP, ) for the purpose of ensuring the department remains current with state and federal training guidelines.
- Attends meetings (e.g. GaDOE, GSNA, School Nutrition Association, staff meetings, etc.) for the purpose of obtaining and/or providing information and addressing issues.
- Conducts train-the-trainer sessions for all School Nutrition Managers and/or kitchen staff as needed on equipment to include (e.g. operational procedures and daily, weekly, and monthly maintenance procedures, ) for the purpose of ensuring all staff are properly trained on all equipment and the equipment is properly maintained.
- Conducts technical training for new management team members in the following areas: forecasting, planning, production, employee work schedules, inventory, and SNP monthly reports for the purpose of ensuring each meal meets requirements as established by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA).
- Conducts operational audits in the following areas: Ensure adherence to federal, state, and county regulations applicable to the SNP department; provide guidance on inventory management, record keeping, end of month reports, and program accountability; provide guidance on food quality, presentation, food safety, and sanitation; provide guidance on plate cost, customer service and computer operating systems for the purpose of identifying training needs and providing technical guidance and
- Evaluate and select appropriate resources for the purpose of identifying the best instructional practices to achieve the Muscogee County School Nutrition Program Mission.
- Instructs and proctors ServSafe examinations for all managers, assistant manager, trainees, and any staff interested in taking the courses for the purpose of maintaining ServSafe certification in accordance with the health department and city and state requirements.
- Monitors, evaluates, and records training activities for the purpose of identifying program effectiveness.
- Performs other related duties, as assigned, for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.
- Plans and implements SNP specific onboarding training for new hires within the department for the purpose of ensuring a smooth transition into their new
- Plans, develops, and implements USDA Professional Standards food service staff training and staff development programs in the 4 key areas for the purpose of ensuring that all SNP staff have completed the required training.
- Prepares documentation (e.g. information to leadership regarding meal period scheduling, ordering procedures, cash handling procedures, free and reduced-price meal accountability, and equipment operation, ) for the purpose of providing written support and/or conveying information.
- Presents information using a variety of instructional techniques or formats, (e.g. role playing, simulations, team exercises, group discussions, lectures, videos, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring SNP staff are prepared to handle different situations if they
- Promotes food service operations and special events (e.g. community events, summer programs, etc.) for the purpose of expanding services and developing nutrition education for students.
- Provides training support and technical assistance in conjunction with the Director of School Nutrition to all School Nutrition Managers and other School Nutrition for all operating systems and school nutrition software (e.g. to include back of the house (menu planning, inventory) and front of the house (point of sale), ) for the purpose of ensuring program effectiveness.
- Read and interpret documents including but not limited to (e.g. safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals, professional development information, local, state, and federal policies and/or laws pertaining to the School Nutrition Program, ) for the purpose of administering the program in accordance with federal and state regulations.
- Supervises and instructs cafeteria personnel in maintaining nutrition and sanitation standards, food and labor cost control, reports and records (e.g. guidelines for safe food handling from receiving to service; cafeteria operations, ) for the purpose of administering the program in accordance with federal/state regulations.
- Teaches SNP courses (e.g. Manager Pathway, Assistant Manager Trainee Courses, N.E., New Employee Orientation, Cashier Training, ServSafe, HACCP and ensures alignment of these courses through GaDOE curriculum, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring the department remains current with state and federal training guidelines.
- Trains employees on food service-related computerized systems (POS) for the purpose of ensuring employees are able to use these systems as required and the School Nutrition Program maintain program accountability.
- Work with Central Office staff to review and update the New Employee Orientation, Employee Handbook, and other Just-in-time training topics for the purpose of ongoing collaboration to identify training needs.
- Performs functions of other positions within area of responsibility for the purpose of ensuring adequate coverage of food service operations.
The Muscogee County School District provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, disability, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. |