Full Time Nutrition Services Associate, Float 6 Hours (All Sites)

Spring Lake Park School District 16; Spring Lake Park (MN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Spring Lake Park Schools in Minnesota is seeking a Full Time Nutrition Services Associate (Float) to cover multiple sites. The role supports school meal programs, ensuring high-quality meals, safe preparation, and compliance with HACCP standards.

You'll work 6 hours per day across elementary to high school sites, with a standard 181-day schedule and potential extra differential for certification and longevity pay.

Qualifications

• High school diploma is required.
• 3 years experience in congregate food service (preferred).
• Current Food manager's certificate or achieve within 3 months of hire.
• Knowledge of food safety and sanitation regulations including HACCP process.
• Ability to follow Nutrition Services Employee Handbook.
• Valid MN driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, set up and serve high quality nutritious meals to students and adults at all schools.
• Perform daily production tasks including cook, steam, bake and other techniques.
• Provide direction and training to food service staff in assigned buildings.
• Monitor revenues and maintain required system accountability through daily records and reports.
• Implement new products and/or procedures to encourage and increase participation.
• Maintain cooperative, productive workplace relationships to create a pleasant environment.
• Ensure proper sanitation and safety standards (HACCP) are followed.
• Communicate effectively and resolve conflicts professionally.
• Move/lift up to 50 lbs as part of job duties.
• Use computer software to manage student meal accounts.
• Attend professional development activities.

Skills

Food safety

Teamwork

Time management

Customer service

Calm under pressure

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma

Food manager's certificate (or eligible within 3 months)

Job description

Openings as of Thursday, September 17, 2026

Full Time Nutrition Services Associate, Float 6 Hours (All Sites) JobID: 7059

• Date Posted:
  9/14/2026
• Location:
  Spring Lake Park High School

About Spring Lake Park Schools

Hello from Spring Lake Park Schools! We are a vibrant school community serving about 6,200 students from the suburbs of Blaine, Fridley and Spring Lake Park in the northwest Minneapolis-St. Paul metropolitan area. Our district purpose - "High expectations, high achievement for all. No excuses" provides our focus to meet the unique and varied needs of each student.

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

TITLE: Full Time Float; 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, Westwod 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

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
• 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.

SELECTION PROCEDURE

Applicants who meet the qualifications will be considered for interviews.

With inquiries, please contact Erin Raymond, Director of Nutrition Services at 763-600-5040, or [e-mail].

Spring Lake Park Schools is an equal opportunity employer and will not deny anyone the opportunity for employment because of sex, race, religion, color, creed, national origin, marital status, age, sexual preference, disability, or status with regard to public assistance.