Nutrition Service Worker

South Washington County Schools; Cottage Grove (MN); On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Part time

Job summary

South Washington County Schools is seeking a Nutrition Service Worker - Dishwashing/Cashier at Oltman Middle School. Hours are 9:45am to 1:45pm (4 hours per day). Starting wage is $22.76 per hour.

The role involves assisting in food preparation, serving meals, operating cash register, and maintaining a clean, safe dining area. You must complete ServSafe within a year, lift up to 50 pounds, work independently, and provide friendly, reliable customer service to students, families and staff.

Qualifications

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Complete ServSafe training within 1 year of employment.
• Lift 50 pounds.
• Ability to work independently.
• Positive teamwork skills.
• Ability to perform routine computer functions (email, Internet, MS Word).
• Prompt, regular, and reliable attendance.
• Ability to pass Nutrition Services fitness for duty test.
• Ability to provide quality customer service to students, parents, coworkers, and the community.
• Appreciation of diversity in all interactions and job functions.

Responsibilities

• Assist in food preparation as assigned.
• Serve food in the correct portions by adhering to records and recipes.
• Set up food on serving lines in a timely manner.
• Adhere to HACCP plan.
• Follow all SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures).
• Follow sanitation and safety processes and standards.
• Wash, sanitize, and store kitchen equipment and utensils.
• Perform cashier duties as assigned.
• Support and promote the meal programs offered at the site.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Customer service

Teamwork

Attendance reliability

Fast-paced work

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Food service experience

Tools

MS Word

Email / Internet

Job description

Position Nutrition Service Worker -Dishwashing/Cashier

Location Oltman Middle School

Hours 9:45am-1:45pm 4 hours/day

Wage Information Starting rate $ 22.76

Enrollment 1190

Available For Application Open until filled

Anticipated Start Date As soon as possible

BENEFITS:

SoWashCo Schools offers a comprehensive benefits program designed to support our employees. If eligible our benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as life insurance, supplemental life insurance, dependent life insurance, and long-term disability coverage. We also offer voluntary plans such as accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, and identity protection, along with flexible spending accounts, an Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and retirement plans. These benefits reflect our commitment to supporting your health and well-being.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Position is responsible for tasks related to all aspects of preparing and serving school meals and maintaining/cleaning the food service site.

PRIMARY JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Assist in food preparation as assigned.
• Serve food in the correct portions by adhering to the technician's records and standardized recipes.
• Set up food on serving lines in a timely manner.
• Adhere to the District's HACCP (Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points) plan.
• Follow all SOP's (Standard Operating Procedures).
• Follow all sanitation and safety processes and standards.
• Wash, sanitize, and store kitchen equipment and utensils according to district processes.
• Perform cashier duties based on defined procedures, when assigned.
• Support and promote the meal programs offered at the site.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS (EDUCATION, LICENSE, EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES):

Required:

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Complete ServSafe training within 1 year of employment.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds.
• Ability to work independently.
• Positive teamwork skills.
• Ability to perform routine computer functions, including email, Internet, and Microsoft Word.
• Prompt, regular, and reliable attendance
• Ability to pass Nutrition Services fitness for duty test.
• Ability to provide quality customer service to students, parents, co-workers, supervisors, and the community in a positive and responsive way that is consistently welcoming and enhances effective work relationships.
• Demonstrates an appreciation of diversity in all interactions and job functions.

Desired:

• 1. High School degree or equivalent education.
• 2. Experience in a food service environment.
• 3. Knowledge of food production, serving and clean-up skills.