Training Specialist, Nutrition Services

Nutrition Services Training Specialist

Classification:Non-Exempt

Date Posted:June 17 2026

Salary:$25.47 per hour/Range 27
Additional salary credit may be given for internal transfers and recent Greeley-Evans School District 6 rehiresup to$40.82 per hour.

Contract Length/ Days:(2026-2027/ 260 Days)

Benefits:We offer a comprehensive benefits package including medical dental vision and life insurance as well as other programs for benefit-eligible employees. The employee assistance program voluntary life insurance through PERA and 401(k) 403(b) & 457(b) plans are available to all employees regardless of hours worked and are available immediately (upon hire date). To learn more about our benefits please see ourBenefits Overview.

Paid Leave: Depending on your position the District offers a variety of leave options including sick leave discretionary leave vacation and paid holidays. More information about leave options available to Classified employees can be found in theBoard ofEducation Policy Manual.

Reports to:Assistant Director of Nutrition Services

Deadline for application:Until filled

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE
Required:

• Bachelors Degree in a related field or any other combination of related education experience and training.
• Current Colorado Drivers License.
• ServSafe Certification within 6 months of hire.
• SNA Certification or Credentialing within 1 year of hire.
• Meet current district vehicle insurance qualifications for driving coverage.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Summary/Objective:Functions as a working specialist providing employee support to ensure that Nutrition Services employees have the tools and resources necessary to be successful in their job roles. Performs operational activities including- employee onboarding and training; meal prep supervision and evaluation; implementation of USDA regulations; food waste prevention and reclamation efforts; and food and employee safety practices.

Essential Functions:

• Develop coordinate and deliver training and mentoring programs for Nutrition Services staff with emphasis on onboarding and supporting new employees.
• Set individual employee goals and support continuous skill and performance improvement.
• Plan support and help implement department-wide employee training sessions and engagement events.
• Respond to and resolve day-to-day operational questions from kitchen staff.
• Ensure compliance with USDA state local district and departmental regulations and procedures for child nutrition programs.
• Oversee the management of food waste prevention and food reclamation programs to support school food pantries.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of nutrition technology systems and support staff use of tools for ordering inventory production and meal claiming.
• Provide operational support to improve consistency and efficiency in kitchen and program functions.
• Collaborate closely with Area Supervisors Nutrition Resources Facilitator and Bilingual Training Assistant to strengthen staff support systems.
• Use effective and professional communication skills when interacting with staff and community members.

Additional Qualifications:

• Experience with large-scale food production.

Other Duties:

Knowledge Skills and Mental Ability

• Knowledge and skills sufficient to perform all duties of the position.
• Prefers leadership situations relating to meeting the social emotional psychological and academic needs of students.
• Prefers a work environment where flexibility ability to deal with conflict a high tolerance for stress an ability to quickly internalize information and make informed decisions and long hours are a part of the assignment.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities duties or responsibilities required of the employee for this job. Duties responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Regular attendance is required for this position.

Work Environment/ Physical Demands:

• May work in a large-scale kitchen setting.
• May work in moderate to extreme weather conditions.
• May have exposure to visual display screens.
• Work within a warehouse climate with cement floors.
• May work in conditions such as fumes noxious odors dust.
• Changes in temperature from freezing in the freezer to extreme heat from the ovens.
• Changes in weather climates outside driving and inside warehouse.
• Fluorescent lighting.

Travel:In-district travel from school to school.

Thank you for your interest in working for Greeley-Evans School District 6. Please feel free to contact our Human Resource Office at with any questions.

EEO/AAP Statement
Greeley-Evans School District 6 shall not discriminate in its employment or hiring practices on the basis of race color creed sex sexual orientation gender expression gender identity religion national origin ancestry age genetic information veteran status marital status or disability. The District shall identify solicit and consider applicants for employment from a broad spectrum of qualified individuals who will contribute to that effort. The Superintendent is committed to cultural diversity among district personnel as a means of enriching educational experience. The District shall identify solicit and consider applicants for employment from a broad spectrum of qualified individuals who will contribute to that effort.

Complaint procedures have been established for current employees prospective employees and applicants for employment. The name of the responsible employee who has been identified as the Compliance Officer and Title IX Coordinator for the District is as follows:

James Donahue Title IX Coordinator & Compliance Officer

1025 Ninth Avenue Greeley CO 80631

Phone:

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