Nutrition Services Trainer and Support

Englewood Public School District; Englewood (CO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Englewood Public School District is seeking a Training and Relief Specialist for its Nutrition Services program. You will travel to Englewood school kitchens and the admin office to train staff on food preparation, safety, and inventory practices while supporting daily meal production.

The role requires strong leadership, ServSafe certification within 3 months of hire, and the ability to cover shifts as needed, including occasional evenings for events.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Three years institutional food service experience required.
• Demonstrated experience in ordering and inventory control preferred.
• ServSafe certification within 3 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Train all new and existing Nutrition Services staff and substitutes on food preparation and production, food safety and sanitation, and point-of-sale operations.
• Forecast and order food aligning with menus and budgets.
• Travel to Englewood Schools sites and Nutrition office; may travel to multiple sites in a shift.
• Provide staff relief when needed and assist with staff scheduling.
• Ensure employees understand updated SOPs, policies, and federal/state regulations.
• Deliver timely, constructive feedback and support staff development; uphold regulatory compliance.

Skills

Food service training

Staff supervision

Food safety

Forecasting & ordering

Point-of-sale systems

Travel readiness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Three years institutional food service experience

ServSafe certification

Job description

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Frontline Applicant Tracking - Englewood Schools

• Position Type: Nutrition Services/ Support and Trainer
• Date Posted: 9/9/2026
• Location: District Wide
• Date Available: ASAP
• Closing Date: See Posting

EFFECTIVE: 2026-2027 school year
Position Type: Non-Exempt
Days/Year:176
Hours: 8 hours/day, Monday to Friday 6:00am to 2:30pm. Occasional evening hours required to support community events.

Benefits Eligible: Yes

POSITION SUMMARY:
This is a training and relief position that will require daily travel to various Englewood schools' kitchens as well as the Nutrition Services admin office, with the potential of traveling to multiple schools in the same shift. This person will be responsible for training all new and existing Nutrition Services staff and substitutes on food preparation and production, food safety and sanitation, point of sale systems, forecasting and ordering food, and all other essential duties of a kitchen manager or associate. This position will also provide staff relief when needed and be responsible for preparing and serving a full range of food for school meals under minimal to no direct supervision when necessary during the scheduled kitchen time.

To perform this 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.

• Provide staff relief in kitchens during staff call-outs, planned PTO, FMLA absences, or other instances determined by the Director of Nutrition.
• Responsible for training all new staff on standard operating procedures, including but not limited to point-of-sale operations, back of house operations, food preparation and production, safety and sanitation, ordering and forecasting, and any other areas as determined by the department and Director of Nutrition.
• Travel to various Englewood Schools sites as needed, including any Englewood Schools kitchen and the Nutrition office, with the potential to travel to multiple sites in the same shift to support nutrition services and teams.
• Assist with current employee training as needed, on Federal and State Regulations and requirements, and any department Standard Operating Procedures and policies.
• Ensure that employees receive the necessary information regarding new and updated material, SOP's, rules, regulations, and best practices.
• Comply with all Federal and State Food and Nutrition and Health Department standards, all safety procedures, departmental policies and procedures, and all applicable state and federal regulations.
• Deliver quality, accurate, constructive, corrective, specific and timely feedback to employees during training that encourages them to perform at their highest level.
• Serve as a leader by supporting and actively participating in staff professional development.
• Attend work and arrive on time.
• Occasional evening hours required to support community events, such as Wellness and STEAM nights, including operating and assisting with the smoothie bike station.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISION/TECHNICAL RESPONSIBILITIES: None

BUDGET AND/OR RESOURCE RESPONSIBILITIES: None

To perform this job, the education/training/experience, license/certification, general expectations, physical demands, and work environment factors described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION AND RELATED WORK EXPERIENCE:

• High school diploma or completion of G.E.D.
• Three years of previous institutional food service experience required
• Demonstrated experience in ordering and inventory control required
• Demonstrated experience supervising and evaluating employees preferred

LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS:

• ServSafe certification completed within 3 months of hire

GENERAL EXPECTATIONS:

• Demonstrates flexibility and adaptability in response to change.
• Possesses computer and technology skills.
• Effectively works with students from diverse backgrounds and abilities.
• Collaborates well with supervisors and co-workers.
• Capable of understanding and following both complex oral and written instructions.
• Able to perform duties independently with minimal supervision.
• Communicates effectively with the School District community.
• Skilled in analysis, instruction, negotiation, coordination, communication, problem-solving, and interpersonal interactions.
• Proficient in comparing, computing, synthesizing, and evaluating information.
• Meets attendance standards and works the necessary hours to fulfill essential responsibilities.
• Upholds a generally positive attitude.
• Complies with all District policies and procedures.
• Adheres to federal and state laws, regulations, and policies.

ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Frequent lifting of 5 (five) to 35 (thirty-five) pounds.
Occasional lifting of up to 75 (seventy-five