Nutrition Services Associate, Float ; Sites

Full Time Float

Spring Lake Park Schools is recognized for our commitment to personalized learning, creating a culture of innovation and creativity through human-centered design thinking. We are working to create a culture where teachers and staff have the freedom, flexibility and invitation to design new ways of learning that are centered around deepening student engagement to continuously improve student success.

Position Overview:

The successful candidate will be an individual who is committed to our district's values by providing exceptional customer service to our students, staff and guests who dine in our cafeterias. Following food safety and sanitation regulations to ensure the safety for our guests. Working well with others on a team. Providing effective leadership. Having a positive attitude. Being a dependable team member.

Being an ongoing learner.

Position

Description:

This is routine work performed under the direct supervision of the high school manager, or other designated individual. A person in this position will be a floater at an elementary, middle and high school. Performance is evaluated on an ongoing basis. Locations include Centerview Elementary, Northpoint Elementary, Woodcrest Spanish Immersion Elementary, Park Terrace Elementary, Westwood School, Spring Lake Park High School.

Hours are 6.0/day with 181 total duty days according to the school year calendar, 168 student contact days.

Wage/Benefits Information:
Group Nutrition Services Rate of Pay $22.45. Benefits include sick leave, medical, dental, life, LTD, 403b. Additional $1.00/hr differential if employee holds Certified Food Protection Manager certification. Longevity pay $1.50-$2.75/hr.

Roles and Responsibilities:

Prepare, set up and serve high quality nutritious meals to students and adults at all schools. Perform daily production tasks as needed to include but not limited to; cook, steam, bake all other techniques. Ability to provide direction and training to food service staff in assigned building. Monitor revenues and maintain required system accountability through daily record keeping and reports. Implementation of new products and/or procedures to encourage and increase participation.

Develop and maintain cooperative, productive workplace relationships in a manner which creates a pleasant environment for all those serving and those being served. Ensure proper sanitation and safety standards and regulations are in place and followed (HACCP). Ability to communicate and resolve conflict in a timely and professional manner. Ability to continuously move/lift up to 50 lbs, such as milk crates, frozen food boxes, canned foods etc.

Daily use of computer software program to manage student's meal accounts. Attend professional learning development. Perform all duties in a safe manner to avoid injury to oneself and/or to others. Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

High school diploma. 3 years experience in congregate food service (preferred). Current Food manager's certificate or achieve within 3 months of hire. Working knowledge of food preparation methods, kitchen cleaning methods and serving and storage techniques. Working knowledge of safety and accident prevention techniques pertains to food preparation and kitchen facilities. Working knowledge of food safety and sanitation regulations including HACCP process.

Highly effective time management skills. Ability to follow a standardized recipe. Ability to follow Nutrition Services Employee Handbook. Ability to pass a pre-work physical. Valid MN driver's license. Computer skills to include email, order entry, forms and spread sheets - prefer.

Working Conditions:

Mental/Physical/Environmental. Maintain emotional control under stress. Continual standing, walking, pushing/pulling, frequent stooping, bending, kneeling, climbing on ladder, heavy lifting and carrying. Moderate exposure to extreme hot and cold temperatures.