Nutrition Service Worker

South Washington County Schools; Cottage Grove (MN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Retirement plans

Flexible spending accounts

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

South Washington County Schools is hiring a Nutrition Service Worker – Dishwashing/Cashier at Woodbury High School. This role covers meal preparation support, serving on lines, cashier duties, and ensuring HACCP compliance.

The position runs 9 am to 2:15 pm, totaling 5.25 hours per day. Starting wage is $22.31 per hour with comprehensive benefits available.

Qualifications

• Fast-paced environment experience or ability to adapt quickly.
• Complete ServSafe training within 1 year of employment.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds.
• Ability to work independently.
• Positive teamwork skills.
• Proficient with basic computer functions (email, internet, Word).
• Punctual, reliable attendance.
• Pass Nutrition Services fitness for duty test.
• Provide courteous customer service to students, parents, staff, and community.

Responsibilities

• Assist in food preparation as assigned.
• Serve food in portions per recipes and records.
• Set up serving lines in a timely manner.
• Adhere to HACCP plan and SOPs.
• Follow sanitation and safety standards.
• Wash, sanitize, and store kitchen equipment and utensils.
• Perform cashier duties when assigned.
• Support and promote school meal programs at the site.
• Carry out other duties as assigned.

Skills

Customer service

Cash handling

Teamwork

MS Word

Basic math

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

POS system

Job description

Position Nutrition Service Worker -Dishwashing/Cashier Location Woodbury High School Hours 9 am - 2:15 pm 5.25 hours/day Wage Information Starting at $22.31 Enrollment 1959 Available For Application Open until filled Anticipated Start Date 8/31/26

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.

Visit our benefits page for more detailed information.

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:

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

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