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Food Service Trainer

Employer
Fayette County Public Schools
Location
Lexington, KY, US
Salary
Competitive
  • Position Type:
    Food Service

  • Date Posted:
    4/13/2018

  • Location:
    FOOD SERVICES

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    TITLE: Food Service Trainer
    Grade 18
    REPORTS TO: Food Service Coordinator &/or Child Nutrition Director
    SUPERVISES: Food Service Assistants in the absence of manager
    JOB FUNCTION: Train, coordinate and assist in a large district Food Service program, assuring cost effectiveness and compliance with District, State and Federal requirements regarding nutrition, sanitation/HACCP, safety and record keeping.

    MEASURES OF SUCCESS:
    • Ensure reports/audits (federal/local/state) indicate compliance with regulatory requirements, if out of compliance, take corrective action.
    • Ensure professional standards are met through training and other opportunities, track to ensure mandated standards are in compliance.
    • Managers and staff demonstrate knowledge and operational skills for consistency and best practices.

    DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
    • Train, coordinate and assist in 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 in maintaining high standards of sanitation and safety/HACCP.
    • Consult with Child Nutrition chef, supervisors, coordinator, director and other office staff to establish or revise operational policies; resolved problems involving food standards, labor costs; and train on proper use of equipment and serving schedule; and to coordinate functions with Child Nutrition operations.
    • Supervise and participate in food preparation and meal distribution to students and staff in absence of a manager.
    • Prepare a variety of food service records and reports; review time sheets, financial statements, operating reports, inventory and cost control records as needed.
    • Prepare specification for the purchase of food supplies and equipment; review bids, make purchases and recommendations as appropriate.
    • Conduct meetings to discuss and explain operating policies; plan and direct inservice workshops and training programs for food service personnel.
    • Assist in master menu planning, assuring compliance with regulations and requirements; assure nutrition and dietary balance.
    • Assist in review of Food Service budget; and analyze financial and operating statements.
    • Maintain required level of hours for professional standards by attending/participating in webinars, off-site training courses, food/vendor shows, other food service operation programs, and lectures related to child nutrition operations as approved/directed by the coordinator &/or director.
    • Demonstrates the ability to communicate in more than one language or the willingness to learn to communicate in more than one language at a novice level of proficiency.
    • Perform other related duties as assigned.
    • Maintain regular attendance.

    KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:

    KNOWLEDGE OF:
    • A large scale food service operation.
    • Applicable District, State, Federal and local laws, rules and regulations related to Child Nutrition food service.
    • Nutrition, sanitation and operation regulations and requirements. (HACCP)
    • Health and safety rules and regulations pertaining to food establishments, including sanitation and maintenance regulations.
    • Practices and procedures used in ordering, receiving, sorting and inventorying food and supplies.
    • Quantity food preparation and food merchandising.
    • Meal production, planning and nutrition standards for child nutrition programs.
    • Use and care of institutional equipment and small wares.
    • Record-keeping techniques and monitoring food service operations.
    • Principles and practices of supervising and training food service staff training.
    • Proper oral and written communications skills.
    • Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.
    • Inventory methods and practices.
    ABILITY TO:
    • Train, coordinate and assist in a large district Food Service program.
    • Assure compliance with District, State and Federal requirements relating to food service operations.
    • Read, interpret, apply and explain rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
    • Establish and maintain cooperative, effective, and professional working relationships with others.
    • Assist in master menu planning.
    • Train others in basic food preparation, batch cooking and serving of food in large quantities.
    • Maintain records and prepare reports as assigned.
    • Meet schedules and time lines for tasks/assignments.
    • Work well with diversity and employees across the District.
    • Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
    • Plan and organize a work plan/schedule for self.
    • Work independently with little direction.
    • Operate a computer terminal as required.

    PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
    • Work is performed while standing, sitting and/or walking.
    • Requires the ability to communicate effectively using speech, vision and hearing.
    • Requires the use of hands for simple grasping and fine manipulations.
    • Requires bending, squatting, crawling, climbing, reaching.
    • Requires the ability to lift, carry, push or pull medium weights, up to 30 pounds.

    EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
    • High School Diploma or G.E.D Certificate and four years experience in food service operations.
    • High volume, complex foodservice operations experience highly desirable.
    • Must be experienced with computers: Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and Power Point), Outlook email and the Internet.


    LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
    • Valid Food Service Manager Certificate issued by the Fayette County Department of Health; must complete training course for certification of beginning school food service personnel as prescribed in 702 KAR 6:045.
    Contact: Michelle Coker (michelle.coker@fayette.kyschools.us)

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