TRAINING MANAGER - K12 FOOD SERVICE - Fort Worth ISD (FWISD), TX

Job Summary

Training Manager | On Site
Chartwells K12 | Compass Group USA
Fort Worth Independent School District, Fort Worth, TX

What You’ll Do

• Training & Development Leadership
  • Design, organize, and deliver training programs supporting employee orientation, on-the-job training, promotional development, and management growth
  • Identify training needs and leverage sector resources to build effective learning solutions
  • Support leadership teams with employee development pathways and advancement readiness
  • Maintain accurate training records and track employee progress and outcomes
  • Evaluate training effectiveness and continuously improve programs based on results and feedback

• Operational & Safety Training
  • Support and reinforce the zero-harm safety program at the unit level
  • Partner with culinary and operations teams to conduct in-service training for hourly employees in: Customer service and communications, Marketing and merchandising, Ordering, inventory, and cost controls, Food production, including recipe and menu compliance, USDA regulations and day-to-day adherence to HACCP standards

• Collaboration & Compliance
  • Work cross-functionally to ensure training aligns with operational goals, food safety requirements, and Chartwells standards
  • Serve as a resource for best practices and continuous improvement across teams

What You Bring

• Minimum of 3 years of K–12 child nutrition experience required
  • Proven experience delivering training in food service, safety, and operational environments
  • ServSafe certification required
  • Strong communication and facilitation skills with the ability to engage diverse audiences
  • Passion for teaching, coaching, and developing frontline and leadership talent

• Bilingual skills a plus
  • Valid driver’s license required
  • Bachelor’s degree in business or a related field required

Why This Role Matters

You’ll play a key role in developing the teams who serve students every day—ensuring they are trained, confident, compliant, and positioned for growth while delivering safe, high-quality meal programs.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of K–12 child nutrition experience required
  • Proven experience delivering training in food service, safety, and operational environments
  • ServSafe certification required
  • Strong communication and facilitation skills with the ability to engage diverse audiences
  • Passion for teaching, coaching, and developing frontline and leadership talent

• Bachelor’s degree in business or a related field required
  • Bilingual skills a plus
  • Valid driver’s license required

Benefits

• Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Life Insurance/AD
  • Disability Insurance
  • Retirement Plan
  • Paid Time Off
  • Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)
  • Associate Shopping Program
  • Health and Wellness Programs
  • Discount Marketplace
  • Identity Theft Protection
  • Pet Insurance
  • Commuter Benefits
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

• Paid Parental Leave
  • Personal Leave

Application Information

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.