School Nutrition Assistant; Basswood Elementary

School Nutrition Assistant (Basswood Elementary)

Osseo Ind School District 279 Basswood Elementary
- Maple Grove, Minnesota Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Osseo Area Schools
- District 279

Job : 5882877

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: Aug 12, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

General Purpose of Job: To inspire and prepare all scholars with the confidence, courage and competence to achieve their dreams; contribute to community; and engage in a lifetime of learning by assisting in preparing and serving quality and nutritious meals to students and staff. Contribute to a positive kitchen team that builds relationships with students, building staff and community members.
Responsibilities:
Menu/Inventory

Food Preparation and Equipment

• Assists in the implementation of breakfast and lunch, and special events including, but not limited to, Fruit and Vegetable Grant, After School Snack Program, Dinner Program, Summer Programs , etc;
• Assist in serving quality meals on time every day regardless of challenges with food, equipment or staffing;
• Assists in determining and ordering appropriate quantities of food and supplies that are necessary for the efficient operation of the building meal program as needed.

Financial

• Provides accurate and complete information to manager regarding daily menu and food production records.

Other Responsibilities:

• Collaborates with nutrition staff, building staff and community members;
• Responds to questions and concerns in a timely manner;
• Uses creative ways to connect with students to seek their input and build positive relationships;
• Communicates effectively with students, families and staff to maintain positive relationships;
• Recognizes and acknowledges concerns and proactively works with others to find solutions.
• Understands and follows USDA and MDE meal pattern regulations;
• Follows all local and district health safety codes;
• Completes annual health and safety training;
• Follows all current uniform guidelines and Osseo Area Schools Food and Nutrition personal hygiene procedures;
• Helps in passing bi-annual health inspections.

Skilled in:

• Interacting positively and building relationships with all stakeholders;
• Proper use of commercial kitchen equipment to minimize accidents, safety, and sanitation concerns;
• Being agile and ability to move quickly;
• Attending to detail;
• Making quick, logical and decisive decisions as daily challenges occur;
• Developing positive relationships with students, staff and community;
• Creating a safe and caring work environment where staff feel welcome and valued;
• Communicating effectively using good interpersonal skills;
• Understanding and following Nutrition Services processes including, but not limited, to standardized recipes, labels, safety data sheets, cooking and cleaning procedures.

Salary: View salary grid on pages 3 and 4 of the School Nutrition Contract Work schedule: 5.5 hrs/day Job type or FTE: part-time Bargaining unit:
School Nutrition

Osseo Area Schools offers:

• Meaningful and impactful work
• Opportunities to grow professionally
• A variety of benefits
• Summer opportunities
• and more!

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: Osseo Area School District ISD 279 is an Equal Opportunity, and veteran-friendly employer.

Osseo Area School District ISD 279 ensures equal employment opportunities regardless of race, creed, gender, color, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation or disability.

Osseo Area School District is committed to a workforce that reflects the diversity of the district and strongly encourages persons to apply who can strengthen our diversity.

For more information, view the District’s Equal Opportunity and Prohibition Against Discrimination, Harassment and Violence Policy.

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