School Nutrition Team Training

Seamless Summer Option (SSO) E-learning Course

For most of our Wisconsin SFAs, operating the SSO is a relatively new experience. Serving meals while keeping students and staff safe during the global COVID-19 pandemic has kept you busy and we applaud how quickly you have adapted. We recognize the need for a training resource to cover the special rules and procedures of the SSO related to meal pattern flexibilities, point of service and the claiming process. Complete the modules of this self-guided e-learning course to gain a better understanding of the SSO. You may count this training towards professional standards hours, but it does not satisfy a specific GOALS requirement.

Virtual ServSafe Exams

The SNT is unable to provide in-person ServSafe training this summer and therefore cannot proctor the ServSafe exam. ServSafe has responded to the need for virtual exams by partnering with a third party, ProctorU, to provide online training and exam proctoring. By purchasing this ServSafe Manager course with Online Proctored Exam, individuals will take the online course at their own pace and have the ability to schedule the ServSafe exam at a time that is convenient for them. Participants are required to have either a laptop or computer enabled with webcam and microphone to assist ProctorU in establishing a secure testing environment. Unfortunately, SNT staff are unable to serve as ServSafe proctors for this virtual service. If you or any of your staff are interested in obtaining or renewing a ServSafe certificate this year, it is recommended to independently complete the course and exam in the safety of your own home or workspace. Questions regarding this new process should be directed to ServSafe Customer Care.

Registration for this free training is closed. This opportunity is limited to Food Service Directors hired within the last 12 months. View the GBA agenda to learn more about what topics are discussed. The SNT will host this opportunity again in Fall 2021.

• Civil Rights Training

• Food Buying Guide Training

• Offer Versus Serve (OVS) - Meal or No Meal (also available in Spanish)

  • A training resource created by the WI DPI School Nutrition Team to use for staff determining reimbursable meals.
  • Check under the Offer versus Serve (OVS) heading

• Training Videos for School Nutrition Programs - Minnesota Department of Education
• Institute of Child Nutrition Training Resources for School Nutrition Programs
• Chop! Chop! Culinary Skills Videos
  • A series of six training videos that help you and your school food service staff use more whole grains and fresh, Wisconsin-grown fruits and vegetables in your school meal program by introducing new foods, recipes, and culinary skills. 
• School Nutrition Association (SNA) Webinars
  • Free for SNA members. Topics are timely and sessions are archived for easy viewing.

Visit the USDA Foods webpage.