Nutrition Service Employee

Mounds View Public School District; Shoreview (MN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Mounds View Public School District is seeking an SNA Level I-certified individual to support school nutrition services, including meal preparation and serving. The role requires following directions, maintaining sanitation and safety practices, and handling standard kitchen equipment.

Responsibilities include assembling meals, assisting with shipping, cleaning equipment, setting up service lines, and potentially stepping in for Kitchen Manager duties as needed.

Qualifications

• Ability to understand and follow oral and written directions.
• Knowledge of sanitation and safety practices related to handling and serving food.
• Ability to use standard kitchen equipment, utensils and measurements.
• Knowledge of basic food preparation including washing, cutting and assembling food items and ingredients.

Responsibilities

• Assemble food supplies, measure ingredients and assist with preparation of meals according to specifications from the KitchenManager or Assistant KitchenManager.
• Assist with preparation of food for shipping to other locations.
• Clean all food service equipment and preparation and service areas; wash dishes, pots, pans and utensils used in preparation and service of meal.
• Set up serving line and gather carts, trays, napkins and utensils; place items in proper location for customers.
• Assist with preparation of sandwiches, desserts, salads and other items.
• Serve food to customers.
• If needed per the Manager of Nutrition Services, assume duties of Kitchen Manager or Assistant Kitchen Manager.
• Attend workshops, in-services, conferences or organizational meetings for continued professional growth and training.

Skills

Oral and written directions

Sanitation and safety practices

Kitchen equipment handling

Food preparation basics

Job description

Qualification

• Ability to obtain SNA Level I certification within 1yearof hire

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to understand and follow oral and written directions
• Knowledge of sanitation and safety practices related to handling and serving food
• Ability to use standard kitchen equipment, utensils and measurements
• Knowledge of basic food preparation including washing, cutting and assembling food items and ingredients

Physical Requirements

• Continuously stand, reach with one or both hands, lift up to 15 pounds; frequently twist, lift up to 40 pounds, push and pull up to 15 pounds; occasionally crouch, kneel, stoop, lift up to 50 pounds.

Job Responsibilities

• Assemble food supplies, measure ingredients and assist with preparation of meals according to specifications from the KitchenManager or Assistant KitchenManager.
• Assist with preparation of food for shipping to other locations.
• Clean all food service equipment and preparation and service areas; wash dishes, pots, pans and utensils used in preparation and service of meal.
• Set up serving line and gather carts, trays, napkins and utensils; place items in proper location for customers.
• Assist with preparation of sandwiches, desserts, salads and other items.
• Serve food to customers.
• If needed per the Manager of Nutrition Services, assume duties of Kitchen Manager or Assistant Kitchen Manager.
• Attend workshops, in-services, conferences or organizational meetings for continued professional growth and training.