Food Service Provider

NorthStar Public Schools; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 23,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

NorthStar Public Schools is seeking a Food Service Provider to support daily breakfast and lunch operations. Responsibilities include serving meals to students, preparing serving lines, and ensuring all areas meet sanitary standards.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, ServSafe, and the ability to lift up to 50 lbs. The position emphasizes food safety and a strong commitment to inclusive school culture.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• ServSafe certification is required.
• Food safety certificate may be provided on the job.
• Must be able to stand for long shifts and lift up to 40–50 lbs.
• Commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging within the school community.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, serve, and clean up after breakfast and lunch.
• Serve food to students and maintain safe, sanitary facilities.
• Keep cafeteria clean and stocked with necessary materials.
• Set up serving lines and utensil stations.
• Follow USDA school nutrition and food safety guidelines.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Professional conduct

Team interaction

Education

High school diploma or GED

ServSafe certification

Food safety certificate

Tools

Food service equipment operation

Job description

Join our team as a Food Service Provider and play a vital role in the daily operation of preparing, servicing and cleaning up after breakfast and lunch. In addition this position is responsible for serving food to students as well as maintaining food service facilities in a safe and sanitary condition.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

Daily Operations & Cleaning

• Cleaning the cafeteria between and after lunch service (wiping down tables, sweeping floors, mopping any large spills, removing excess garbage etc.).
• Keeping the kitchen stocked with necessary materials (trays, silverware, napkins, etc).
• Interacting professionally with colleagues and students.
• Portioning, and serving breakfast, lunch, and snack items.
• Setting up serving lines and utensil stations.
• Following federal USDA school nutrition and food safety guidelines.

DESIRED EXPERIENCE

Required

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• ServSafe
• food safety certificate (can be provided on the job).
• Ability to stand or walk for long shifts, lift heavy food cases or equipment (often up to 40–50 lbs).

A strong commitment to driving diversity, equity, inclusion, and a sense of belonging within our school community.

Highly Preferred

• Familiarity with the North Minneapolis community.

COMPENSATION

Salary: $23,000 - $25,000 DOQ