Nutrition Service Worker- Floater

South Washington County Schools; Cottage Grove (MN); On-site; USD 25,355 - 36,112; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Retirement plans

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible spending accounts

Job summary

South Washington County Schools is seeking a Nutrition Service Worker to assist with dishwashing, cashiering, food service prep, and site sanitation across district locations.

The role requires safe food handling, customer service to students, ability to lift 50 pounds, and reliable attendance. Training (ServSafe) is provided; benefits and scheduling vary.

Qualifications

• 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 and as part of a positive team.
• Prompt, regular, and reliable attendance.
• Ability to provide quality customer service to students and staff.
• Demonstrates appreciation of diversity in all interactions.

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.
• Follow HACCP plan and sanitation standards.
• Perform cashier duties when assigned.
• Support and promote school meal programs at the site.
• Wash, sanitize, and store kitchen equipment and utensils.

Skills

Fast-paced environment

Customer service

Teamwork

Physical stamina

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

ServSafe training within 1 year

Tools

Microsoft Word

Email

Internet

Job description

Position Nutrition Service Worker -Dishwashing/Cashiering

Location District Wide

Hours Varies

Wage Information Starting at $22.31

Enrollment Varies

Available For Application Open until filled

Anticipated Start Date 08/31/2026

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

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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