2025 School Nutrition Assistant's Program Training (S.N.A.P.)
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2025 S.N.A.P. TRAINING – GET GAME READY!
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GSNA invites Food Assistants to join us for an exciting opportunity to refresh skills, learn new techniques, and enhance kitchen expertise at our 2025 S.N.A.P. Training!
This year’s GSNA theme, "All in This Together," highlights the power of teamwork—because in school nutrition, T.E.A.M. = Together Everyone Achieves More!
As the MVPs of school nutrition, Food Assistants are the ones who execute the plays and ensure our students (fans) get what they need to score every day!
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WHO:
School Nutrition Assistants who are current members of GSNA, up to two per system. If you wish to send more than two people per school system, contact the GSNA office.
WHEN:
8:00 AM Registration
8:30 AM - 2:30 PM Training
WHAT:
Training for School Nutrition Assistants. The Georgia School Nutrition Association is pleased to announce an outstanding training opportunity exclusively for your School Nutrition Assistants who are members of GSNA. (No managers or assistant managers please.) GSNA is offering one day training just for school nutrition assistants as a service to our members. This is an exceptional value and will be phenomenal training!
WHERE:
February 24th – Whitfield County
Whitfield County Schools District Office - 3264 Cleveland Highway, Dalton, GA 30721
February 25th– Putnam County
The Plaza Arts Center - 305 N Madison Ave, Eatonton, GA 31024
February 27th– Laurens County
Laurens County School Annex -338 West Laurens School Road, Dublin, GA 31021
February 28th- Colquitt County
Colquitt County Board of Education -Professional Learning Lab - 1800 Park Avenue, Moultrie, GA 31768
HOW:
Register with the linked form. Registrations will be accepted in order of postmarked date of payment of registration fee. Please verify membership by contacting the GSNA office before submitting a registration form. Preference will be given to those who have not attended previously.
Send the Registration Form, along with the $75.00 fee per person, to the GSNA office. Forms must be received in the GSNA office by February 19th to attend a session.
Confirmations, directions, and agendas will be sent to both the attendee and the School Nutrition Director. If you have not received confirmation a week before the training, please call the GSNA office at 770-934-8890.
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Level the Field with Perfect Portions: The Importance of Accurate Measuring
Session Overview:
Proper measuring is essential in school nutrition to ensure consistent portion sizes, meet USDA guidelines, and manage food costs. This session will cover the fundamentals of accurate measuring, the tools needed, and best practices for maintaining precision in the kitchen.
Getting Along with Your Co-Workers: Building a Positive Kitchen Team
Session Overview:
A successful school nutrition program depends on teamwork, communication, and respect in the workplace. This session will provide strategies for fostering a positive work environment, improving communication, and handling conflicts professionally to create a more supportive and productive team.
Have a Winning Season with GSNA: Professional Development in School Nutrition
Session Overview:
Investing in professional development is key to building a successful and rewarding career in school nutrition. This session will explore how ongoing training, skill-building, and engagement with the Georgia School Nutrition Association (GSNA) can help staff grow professionally, stay informed, and advance in the field.
Every Kitchen’s Playbook – Winning Strategies for Food Safety
Session Overview:
Equip school nutrition teams with essential food safety strategies to ensure every meal served is safe, nutritious, and prepared with best practices.
Making the Cut: Essential Knife Skills for School Nutrition Professionals
Session Overview:
Proper knife skills are essential for efficiency, safety, and quality in school nutrition programs. This session, Making the Cut, will provide hands-on training in knife selection, handling, maintenance, and cutting techniques to improve kitchen productivity and ensure safe food preparation.
Play Ball! Understanding USDA Regulations
Session Overview:
USDA regulations play a vital role in ensuring that school meals are nutritious, safe, and meet federal guidelines. This session will provide an overview of key USDA regulations, why they matter, and how school nutrition assistants can support compliance in daily operations.
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