Full Time Position- FLOAT

Spring Lake Park Schools; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sick Leave

Medical

Dental

Life

403b

Life LTD

Differential $1.00/hr with CF Manager

Longevity pay

Job summary

Spring Lake Park Schools is seeking a Full Time Float in food service to join our nutrition services team across multiple school sites. You will prepare, set up and serve nutritious meals, supervise staff and ensure daily records and HACCP compliance.

Successful candidates will have a high school diploma, 3 years of food service experience, a valid Food Manager certificate or plan to obtain it, and strong teamwork and safety focus; background check and pre-work physical are required.

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 safety and HACCP practices
• Ability to pass a pre-work physical and background check
• Valid MN driver’s license

Responsibilities

• Prepare, set up and serve nutritious meals to students and staff
• Perform daily production tasks (cook, steam, bake, etc.)
• Provide direction and training to food service staff
• Monitor revenues and maintain daily records and reports
• Implement new products and procedures to increase participation
• Maintain safe, sanitary kitchen operations and HACCP compliance
• Communicate effectively with staff and resolve issues promptly
• Move/lift up to 50 lbs as needed
• Operate computer software to manage accounts and records

Skills

Customer service

Time management

Teamwork

Communication

Ability to follow procedures

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Email

Forms & Spreadsheets

Order entry

Food safety knowledge

Job description

About Spring Lake Park Schools

Welcome to 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 northern 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 system a culture with a methodology and set of processes where teachers and staff have the freedom, flexibility and invitation to design new ways of learning 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 required to work as 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
• 10 PAID HOLIDAYS
• 3 PREP DAYS

Benefits

• Sick Leave
• Medical
• Dental
• Life
• 403b
• Life LTD
• Other Additional $1.00/hr differential if employee holds Certified Food Manager certification.
• Longevity pay $1.50-$2.75/hr

START DATE

TBD

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 mannerAbility 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

Selection Procedure

Applicants who meet the qualifications will be considered for interviews.

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.