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  TRAINING For The FUTURE
 
TRAINING PROGRAMS
Hourly Training

New SchoolFood employees learn the basics of their new position in one of fourteen SchoolFood Training Centers located throughout the city. The six-day program introduces new employees to our organization and provides hands-on instruction in the typical tasks that SchoolFood employees are responsible for on a daily basis in their assigned schools. The Hourly Training Manual offers an overview of responsibilities, serves as an introduction to HACCP principles, and provides all new staff members with current information about our organization.
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Cook Training

SchoolFood employees being upgraded to the position of Cook or Assistant Cook need encouragement and information to take on their new responsibilities with confidence. SchoolFood Training Centers provide a ten-day program for new Cooks, focusing on food preparation techniques, incorporating HACCP principles, developing positive supervisory skills, and instruction in completing food production and inventory records. Providing new Cooks with information helps them to make the transition to their new position armed with knowledge and a greater understanding of our services. Cooks continue their training through planned workshops held at the Citywide Training Center at Park West High School, as well as workshops developed with our Executive Chef and Regional Chefs.
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Manager Training

New Managers beginning their career with SchoolFood complete an eight-week training program encompassing three main areas: Hands-on Training with a veteran Manager; two weeks performing Cook and Hourly employee duties in one of the SchoolFood training centers; and seminar presentations providing an overview of SchoolFood practices. Training materials are distributed on CD-ROM and through PowerPoint presentations. Follow-up seminars after the training period is over provide context and greater understanding as new Managers take on their assignments. Ongoing training workshops cover new initiatives and offer reinforcement for all SchoolFood Managers.

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HACCP Training

New SchoolFood employees attend 4 hours of Food Safety training, based on HACCP principles. Training sessions stress the importance of all staff being involved in and responsible for the safety of the food we serve to students. Employees review basic causes of food borne illness, the HACCP method for identifying Critical Control Points, and operational practices developed to maintain the highest level of sanitation in all schools.
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