Nutrition Services Associate, Float ; Sites

Full Time Float

Spring Lake Park Schools is looking for a Full Time Float who is committed to our district's values. The successful candidate will provide exceptional customer service to our students, staff, and guests, follow food safety and sanitation regulations, work well on a team, provide effective leadership, and have a positive attitude. This position requires being a dependable team member and an ongoing learner.

Position Overview:

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:
Centerview Elementary, Northpoint Elementary, Woodcrest Spanish Immersion Elementary, Park Terrace Elementary, Westwood School, Spring Lake Park High School.

Hours:

6.0/day

Duty Days: 181 total 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
• Ability to remain calm under trying circumstances and work with frequent interruptions
• Ability to read and understand operating manuals for equipment used
• Ability to communicate effectively and follow through with staff to ensure direction is followed
• Knowledge and understanding of USDA Child Nutrition Program regulations
• Computer skills to include email, order entry, forms and spread sheets - prefer
• The successful candidate must complete and pass a background check and a pre-work physical
• Valid MN driver's license

Equipment Used:
Personal computer, calculator, large and small kitchen equipment to include but not limited to; combi oven, rotating oven, steam kettle, sharp cutting tools, dishwasher, rolling racks and utility cart

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

Preferences:
Must have a pleasant disposition towards students while serving breakfast and lunch.

Final date to receive applications:
Individuals who wish to be considered for this position must apply online at .

Selection Procedure:
Applicants who meet the qualifications will be considered for interviews. With inquiries, please contact Erin Raymond, Director of Nutrition Services at , or eraymo.

Spring Lake Park Schools is an equal opportunity…