SCHOOL NUTRITION MANAGER TRAINEE PROGRAM

Overview

Hamilton County Schools, located in Chattanooga, TN, is working to ensure that all students thrive and experience a future without limits.

We are committed to excellence for every student and are seeking outstanding leaders, teachers, support staff, and district employees who desire to make a difference in the lives of students.

With nearly 75 schools, we are confident that you can find your place in Hamilton County.

Learn more about working for Hamilton County Schools at careers.hcde.org and get to know us and our strategic plan, Opportunity 2030.

The purpose of the School Nutrition Manager Trainee Program is to provide training through both hands-on experience and classroom instruction to prepare trainees for a potential management position in Hamilton County School Nutrition.

The intent is to teach the standards of quantity school food production and service in accordance with USDA, State of Tennessee, and local program guidelines.

Responsibilities

We are looking for manager trainees that are :

• Dependable
• Team players
• Positive
• Adaptable and willing to embrace change
• Passionate about serving students
• Willing to learn and grow as a school nutrition professional

We offer :

• Weekends, evenings, and school breaks off
• Hours that are compatible with student schedules
• On-the-job training
• Free meals

Additional Information

• Pay for internal applicants will be at their current rate of pay. Pay for external applicants will be based on education and experience.
• Trainees may be asked to attend classroom training during school breaks.
• Trainees must obtain their ServSafe certification prior to being offered a management position. The cost of certification is covered by the District.
• An applicant must commit to completing the entire training program. If the trainee does not complete the program, a different position will be offered, which may or may not be commensurate with the trainee's original position.

Qualifications

Minimum qualifications include :

• HS diploma or GED required
• Internal Applicants : a minimum of 1 year in a School Nutrition food service operation with 1-month main meat cook and cashiering experience, with a positive reference by the applicant's Cafeteria Manager
• External Applicants : a minimum of 1 year in food service management, with positive references
• A passing score on a basic math and reading comprehension test required
20 days ago