Nutrition Training Specialist - Macon - Bibb County School District

Description

JOB SUMMARY

This position is responsible for assessing training needs through observance, surveys, interviews, focus groups, or consultation with supervisory staff and employees. The specialist trains all School Nutrition Personnel per USDA Professional Standard Requirements. Documents all training hours for staff.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Conducts needs analyses, develops curriculum and lesson plans.
• Obtains, organizes and/or develops training procedure manuals, guides, and course materials.
• Monitors, evaluates, and records training activities or program effectiveness.
• Plans, develops, and implements USDA Professional Standards food service staff training and staff development programs in the 4 key areas.
• Assists in training employees on food service-related computerized systems as required.
• Presents information using a variety of instructional techniques or formats, such as role playing, simulations, team exercises, group discussions, lectures, videos, etc.
• Keeps training materials, activities, etc. updated and relevant; monitors programs and standards and makes adjustments when there are changes in procedures, standards and regulations.
• Keeps up with developments in School Food and Nutrition Services by reading current books, journals, and news articles.
• Coordinates the scheduling of training sessions, including in-service, orientations etc. with the Executive Director and other supervisory staff.
• Assigns school nutrition personnel to appropriate training sessions and schedules to ensure appropriate coverage.
• Arranges for training facilities, classrooms and equipment.
• Prepares and maintains agendas and tracking records.
• Provides certificates of completion for participants.
• Participates in School Nutrition Association Webinars to keep up with new information and regulations.
• Performs related duties as required or assigned.

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

Bachelor's degree in Dietetics, Food and Nutrition or a related field is desired. Must have completed minimum of 60 semester (90 quarter) hours with at least 30 semester (45 quarter) hours in food services, hotel and restaurant management, food science, nutrition, education, or other closely related field. Minimum of two (2) years of experience required in providing group training, identifying training needs, and developing and implementing training programs. Or an equivalent combination of education, experience, and/or training that provides the required knowledge and abilities.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of adult learning theories and instructional principles.
• Knowledge of classroom, individual, and large group training principles.
• Knowledge of curriculum and material development.
• Knowledge of use of PowerPoint, with emphasis on voice-over techniques.
• Knowledge of effective staff utilization methods of food, food cost, quantity cooking, and general nutrition program principles.
• Knowledge of general operational requirements, rules, and regulations governing school nutrition programs under the National School Lunch Program.
• Knowledge of procedures for "Flow of Food" health and safety rules and regulations pertaining to Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) principles.
• Ability to supervise and lead effectively.
• Ability to work with various senior level personnel to analyze training needs and develop training plans.
• Ability to plan and develop curriculum and lesson plans.
• Ability to write clear, concise instructional material and reports.
• Ability to learn and demonstrate the learning.
• Ability to conduct effective training programs and sessions for groups or individual employees.
• Ability to plan, conduct, coordinate and schedule training sessions.
• Ability to speak in a clear manner and communicate effectively with school administrators, department administrators, senior level personnel, and food service employees.
• Skill in the basic operation and utilization of personal computer and standard software programs (spreadsheets, word processing, presentations, etc.)
• Good critical thinking skills.
• Good problem solving skills.

CERTIFICATION, LICENSE AND SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Valid Georgia driver's license is required

ServSafe certified.

Salary/Terms/Benefits:

• 239 day contract year; 8 hours per day
• Salary Range: Grade 132 (placement on salary schedule based on years of related experience). Up to ten years allowed. The stated salary range reflects the opportunity for pay over the course of the employee's tenure. For external candidates, the top pay is not a potential starting salary.
• Excellent benefits package: includes health insurance; dental and life insurance; employee assistance program; personal, and sick leave; membership in the Teachers' Retirement System.

Consideration/interviews will begin as soon as a list of applicants is established. Applications/resumes will be evaluated and only those meeting the qualifications will be considered. Candidates chosen for interviews will be contacted directly. No notification will be sent to applicants except those who are selected for interviews.

BIBB COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOL SYSTEM IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The Bibb County School District will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities to allow them to perform the essential functions of the job when such individuals request an accommodation so long as the accommodation does not create an undue financial hardship for the district. A complete list of physical demands associated with the position can be obtained from HR.