Classes
Training is a key component of G4G planning and implementation. The G4G Program Office produces and supports the G4G training modules as part of the G4G Program Requirements. Only G4G Team Leads require Sakai accounts for online training courses. Have unique training needs? Contact the G4G Program Office G4GTeam@usuhs.edu.
OUR TRAINING IS NOW HOUSED ON JOINT KNOWLEDGE ONLINE (JKO). SEE THE TRAINING SIGN-UP PAGE FOR MORE INFORMATION.
Led by: G4G Program Office
Modality: Web-based
Time: 2 hours
To access the training:
- Check G4G section of the HPRC website
Trainings can be tailored and offered through other modalities:
- Check with G4G Program Office and Service-specific Food Program Headquarters Office
Certificate valid for 3 years
Direct G4G 2.0 implementation across Service, installation, or dining facility/galley
Conduct G4G-related environmental assessments or audits
Complete the G4G Program Fidelity Assessment
Conduct G4G-related research
Teach G4G as a tool in performance-nutrition education
Encouraged for all G4G Certified Coders
Food Program Headquarters personnel involved in operations, quality assurance, training, or logistics
Public Health Commands/Centers
Dietitians, health educators
Advocates for performance nutrition and/or improved food environment
Installation-level Food Program managers
Dining facility managers or G4G Oversight Team members
**Pre-requisite Training Session: G4G 2.0 Program Requirements
Led by: G4G Program Office
Modality: Web-based
Time: 2 hours
To access the training:
- Check G4G section of the HPRC website
Certificate valid for 3 years
Conduct training for dining facility/galley staff on G4G 2.0 implementation, maintenance, and monitoring
Orient new staff at dining facility/galley
Food Program Headquarters personnel involved in operations and training
Dining facility supervisors or managers who will train dining facility/galley staff on components of G4G. Examples:
- Dining facility/galley manager
- Designated training lead for a dining facility/galley
- Nutrition asset
- G4G Oversight Team member for a dining facility/galley
Led by: G4G Program Office
Modality: Web-based
Time: 2 hours
To access the training:
- Check G4G section of the HPRC website
Trainings can be tailored and offered through other modalities:
- Check with G4G Program Office and Service-specific Food Program Headquarters
Certificate valid for 3 years
Must attend 1-hour refresher training (annually)
Assign color and sodium codes to recipes and ready-to-use (RTU) items
Oversee G4G 2.0 coding (that is, Headquarters and Quality Assurance)
Encouraged for those directing Service-specific models for G4G 2.0 implementation
Food Program Headquarters personnel who oversee G4G 2.0 coding and maintain menus for the Service
Those who intend to code recipes or RTU items for at least one dining facility/galley
Qualifications:
- Strong nutrition and food knowledge
- Registered Dietitian (RD) or other nutrition asset identified by RD
- Access to and familiarity with use of Computrition, Genesis SQL, or similar nutrient-analysis software (not needed if coding RTU only)
Led by: Certified G4G Staff Trainer
Modality: Staff training is conducted in person, not online. Please contact g4gteam@usuhs.edu if you are a G4G Team Lead or dining facility/galley manager and are unable to do in-person training with your staff.
Modules:
- (6) 20-minute modules for all staff
- (2) additional 30-minute modules for Shift Leaders, Supervisors, and Managers
Certificate valid for 1 year
Comply with G4G Program Requirements that 80% of staff at dining facility/galley must be G4G 2.0 trained/certified at all times
All staff working in a dining facility/galley whether contracted, uniformed, or civilian (Exception: cleaning)
Speak to your G4G Team Lead or dining facility/galley manager about training plans