Nutrition Services Associate - Secondary 4 hours/day

Independent School District 196•Rosemount, MN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is for a Nutrition Services Associate within District 196, a public school district in Minnesota. The role involves assisting with food production, preparation, and service, ensuring compliance with department standards for meal accounting, and maintaining cleanliness in kitchen and serving areas. The associate will also operate computerized point of sale equipment and interact positively with students. The district is the third largest school district in Minnesota, serving more than 29,000 students and 160,000 residents, and is among the largest employers in Dakota County with over 4,000 employees. District 196 is committed to educating, developing, and inspiring students for lifelong success, with core values that are student-centered, based in empathy and integrity, and support the wellbeing of the whole person. The culture fosters inclusivity, engagement, and a love of learning for all ages.

Requirements

Applicants must be a high school graduate or hold GED.
Basic arithmetic, reading, and writing skills.
Ability to safely lift up to 40 pounds, stand on a hard surface for 3-6 hours, bending twisting, repetitive motions.
Must complete Serve Safe course and pass exam with 70% accuracy or higher within 1 year of hire date.
Ability to work independently and take initiative to complete job duties within the contracted hours.
Must be able to work independently and manage their time efficiently.

Nice To Haves

Experience in institutional food service operations and/or school foodservice helpful.
Previous knowledge of point of sale experience preferred.
Demonstrated experience and proficiency working with a culturally, ethnically, racially and socioeconomically diverse school community is preferred.

Responsibilities

Comply with food service manager's instruction on production, preparation, and service of food.
Comply with department standards to account for meals (reimbursement and ala carte sales).
Comply with food service manager's instruction on clean-up of kitchen, serving area, cafeteria and dishroom.
Comply with standards of safety in handling, preparation, storing and serving food.
Work on computerized point of sale equipment to process students through breakfast and lunch lines.
Work efficiently and cooperate with other employees.
Attend job-related training classes and workshops.
Interact with students in a positive and professional manner.
Other duties as assigned.