Louisiana Manager Training Recommended Study Guide
In Person Manager Training for Your District Will Not Be Available Until 2025
The following recommended prerequisites should be completed PRIOR to attending the Manager Training. NOTE: The resources listed below are recommendations. The links are to the ICN free e-learning options. Other resources, such as those developed locally, are acceptable if the SFA feels they meet their training needs as prerequisites. A minimum of 16 hours may be any of the Culinary Technique options from ICN. Individuals attending Manager Training are expected to have basic knowledge and skills in all of the main areas listed.
Individuals responsible for the operation of school nutrition programs for all schools under the local educational agency (LEA) are required to fulfill education requirements based upon the employing school system's student enrollment.
| Minimum Hours |
Recommended Prerequisite | Links to ICN Courses |
|---|---|---|
| 8 | Food Safety in Schools (ICN), ServSafe ® or other course | Food Safety in Schools |
| 16 from the list to the right based on need | 1 hour Culinary Techniques (CT) 1 - Introduction | CT1 - Introduction |
| 6 hour CT 1 - Preparing Fruits, Vegetables & Salads | CT2 - Preparing Fruits, Vegetables & Salads | |
| 8 hour CT 1 - Preparing Entrée Items | CT3 - Preparing Entree Items | |
| 8 hour CT 1 - Preparing Soups, Eggs, Dairy & Sauces | CT4 - Preparing Soups, Eggs, Dairy & Sauces | |
| 6 hour CT 1 - Preparing Breads & Baked Goods | CT5 - Preparing Breads & Baked Goods | |
| 4 hour CT 1 - Using Seasonings | CT6 - Using Seasonings | |
| 6 | Culinary Math | Culinary Math |
| 1 | Inventory Management - Controlling Cost | Inventory Management - Controlling Cost |
| 4 | Portion Control | Portion Control |
| 4 | Recipe Adjustments | Recipe Adjustments |
| 4 | Weights and Measures | Weights and Measures |
| 3 | USDA Primer 1 | USDA Foods: Primer 1 |
| 46 hours | ||
To complete this course, you need to register for an account. To register, click on the USDA Foods: Primer 1 link above, and, then, click on register in the login window. Once you have registered and are logged in, you can type the course name in the search bar below View Full Course Catalog and enroll in it, when it comes up.