W. Va. Code R. § 126-85-130

Current through Register Vol. XLI, No. 50, December 13, 2024

Section 126-85-130 - Training Programs for Food Service Personnel

130.1. Enhancing student health and learning through nutrition services requires training in many areas of nutrition, food service and program management. These include: knowledge of current nutrition recommendations, USDA regulations and WVDE policies, including required meal patterns; use of standardized recipes; procurement procedures; operation of institutional food service equipment; use of USDA publications, such as The Buying Guide for Quantity Foods; financial management; and food sanitation and safety.

130.2. WVBE Policy 5500.02, County Service Personnel Staff Development Councils, requires at least 18 hours of job-related staff development for service personnel each year. The County Service Personnel Staff Development Council has final authority to propose and evaluate staff development programs according to the rules of the policy.

130.3. NET programs are provided by WVDE for SFA and school food service personnel. SFAs may contact the Office of Child Nutrition staff to schedule training.

130.4. It is recommended that SFAs provide preservice training for new food service personnel. Preservice training minimally should include: use of standardized recipes; meal patterns; use of quantity equipment; food preparation skills; safety; and sanitation.

W. Va. Code R. § 126-85-130