Salary: $85,000-$95,000 Other Forms of Compensation: Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance, PTO and 401K Chartwells K12’s goal is to make sure students leave the cafeteria happier and healthier than they came in, by serving food kids love to eat and creating custom dining programs. With more than 16,000 associates in 4,500 schools, ranging from large public institutions to small charter and private schools, Chartwells K12 is built on decades of food, education and operational experience driven by top culinary, nutrition, wellness, and sustainability talent. For more information, visit Job Summary Training Manager | On Site Chartwells K12 | Compass Group USA Fort Worth Independent School District, Fort Worth, TX Were seeking an experienced, hands-on Training Manager to lead learning and development initiatives that support operational excellence, safety, and employee growth across our K12 nutrition programs. This role partners closely with culinary, operations, and leadership teams to deliver impactful, compliant, and engaging training that empowers hourly and management teams to succeed. This position is ideal for a collaborative trainer with deep K12 child nutrition experience, a passion for people development, and a strong commitment to food safety and zero-harm practices. What Youll 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 K12 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 drivers license required Bachelors degree in business or a related field requiredBi-Lingual English/Spanish a plus. Why This Role Matters Youll play a key role in developing the teams who serve students every dayensuring they are trained, confident, compliant, and positioned for growth while delivering safe, high-quality meal programs. Apply to Chartwells Schools today! Chartwells Schools is a member of Compass Group USA Click here to Learn More about the Compass Story Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law. Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Disclaimer: this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity. We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with a criminal history (including relevant driving history), in a manner consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York Fair Chance Act. Chartwells K-12 maintains a drug-free workplace. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis. Associates at Chartwells K-12 are offered many fantastic 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 Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. For positions in Washington State, Maryland, or to be performed Remotely, click here or copy/paste the link below for paid time off benefits information. Certain positions may require Florida Level 2 background screening. Details: Req ID: 1529755 Chartwells K12 KRISTEN STROHMYER [[req_classification]]