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School Nutrition Program Training

Training and Resources for Food Service Directors and Bookkeepers

Registration for Annual Food Service and Bookkeeper Trainings is Now Open!

Food Service Training: Learn More and Register Here

*Required for All New Food Service Directors and recommended for Food Service Staff*

Bookkeeper Training: Learn More and Register Here

In-person and Zoom options

Food Service Director Training

PowerPoint Slides
Handout Packet
Continuing Education Certificate

Lunch Meal Pattern

18 minutes

Meal Service

14 minutes

Preschool Meals

11 minutes

Food Safety

14 minutes

Bookkeeper Training

PowerPoint Slides
Handout Packet
Continuing Education Certificate

Civil Rights training is required annually for all staff involved in School Nutrition Programs

Continuing education is required annually for some staff involved in School Nutrition Programs

Other Training Topics

Resources

Institute of Child Nutrition E-Learning Portal

Both asynchronous and live online training on a broad range of topics  

Child Nutrition Training Academy

Week-long, in person summer training series  

Updated May 5, 2026 5:29pm