School Nutrition Assistant Aspen Ridge

Jobsitemnasa; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Meaningful work

Growth opportunities

Benefits package

Summer opportunities

And more

Job summary

Osseo Area School District ISD 279 is seeking a part-time school nutrition team member to assist in meal preparation, serving, and program operations. The role focuses on delivering quality meals while maintaining safety and compliance with USDA guidelines.

You will work with nutrition staff to support breakfast, lunch, and special programs, ensuring timely service and community engagement. This position offers meaningful work and opportunities for professional growth within a supportive school

Responsibilities

• Assist in implementing breakfast and lunch programs and special events.
• Serve meals on time every day and address challenges with food, equipment, or staffing.
• Determine and order quantities for efficient operation of the meal program.
• Assist in preparing and serving meals, washing dishes, and cleaning equipment.
• Maintain food safety by following USDA requirements and proper storage procedures.
• Keep temperature logs and support sanitation and health inspection readiness.
• Collaborate with nutrition staff, other staff, and the community to meet needs.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Kitchen safety

Agility/quick decisions

Attention to detail

Relationship building

Communication

Safety and hygiene

Nutrition services knowledge

Team collaboration

Job description

Job ID:5938555
Application Deadline:Posted until filled

Starting Date: Immediately

General Purpose of Job: To inspire and prepare all scholars with the confidence, courage and competence to achieve their dreams; contribute to community; and engage in a lifetime of learning by assisting in preparing and serving quality and nutritious meals to students and staff. Contribute to a positive kitchen team that builds relationships with students, building staff and community members.

Responsibilities:

Menu/Inventory

Assists in the implementation of breakfast and lunch, and special events including, but not limited to, Fruit and Vegetable Grant, After School Snack Program, Dinner Program, Summer Programs , etc.;
Assist in serving quality meals on time every day regardless of challenges with food, equipment or staffing;
Assists in determining and ordering appropriate quantities of food and supplies that are necessary for the efficient operation of the building meal program as needed.

Food Preparation and Equipment

Assists in preparing and serving meals, washing dishes, cleaning equipment and facilities as needed;
Understands, follows, and may train in the proper procedures for safety and use of food service equipment;
Assists in calculating quantities of food to be prepared each day while minimizing food waste;
Uses and assists in training staff on the use of standardized recipes to ensure serving of safe food and USDA requirements are met for all students;
Maintains a positive work environment where staff feel welcome and valued;
Attends in- service meetings and trainings for the purpose of gathering information required to perform job functions;
Maintains temperature logs when necessary to ensure safety;
Ensures proper receiving and storage procedures are maintained by following current sanitation guidelines;
Supports department continuous improvement program by accomplishing goals.

Financial

Provides accurate and complete information to manager regarding daily menu and food production records.

Other Responsibilities:

Collaborates with nutrition staff, building staff and community members;
Responds to questions and concerns in a timely manner;
Uses creative ways to connect with students to seek their input and build positive relationships;
Communicates effectively with students, families and staff to maintain positive relationships;
Recognizes and acknowledges concerns and proactively works with others to find solutions.
Understands and follows USDA and MDE meal pattern regulations;
Follows all local and district health safety codes;
Completes annual health and safety training;
Follows all current uniform guidelines and Osseo Area Schools Food and Nutrition personal hygiene procedures;
Helps in passing bi-annual health inspections.

Skilled in:

Interacting positively and building relationships with all stakeholders;
Proper use of commercial kitchen equipment to minimize accidents, safety, and sanitation concerns;
Being agile and ability to move quickly;
Attending to detail;
Making quick, logical and decisive decisions as daily challenges occur;
Developing positive relationships with students, staff and community;
Creating a safe and caring work environment where staff feel welcome and valued;
Communicating effectively using good interpersonal skills;
Understanding and following Nutrition Services processes including, but not limited, to standardized recipes, labels, safety data sheets, cooking and cleaning procedures.

Salary: View salary grid on pages 3 and 4 of the School Nutrition Contract

Work schedule: 5.5hrs/day

Job type or FTE: part-time

Bargaining unit: School Nutrition

• Meaningful and impactful work
• Opportunities to grow professionally
• A variety of benefits
• Summer opportunities
• and more

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:
Osseo Area School District ISD 279 is an Equal Opportunity, and veteran-friendly employer.
Osseo Area School District ISD 279 ensures equal employment opportunities regardless of race, creed, gender, color, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation or disability. Osseo Area School District is committed to a workforce that reflects the diversity of the district and strongly encourages persons to apply who can strengthen our diversity. For more information, view the District’s Equal Opportunity and Prohibition Against Discrimination, Harassment and Violence Policy.

Background Check Upon Conditional Offer:
Background checks are conducted upon receiving a conditional offer. Employees must complete a background check and are responsible for the background fee. A passing background is required. Criminal convictions are reviewed on a case-by-case basis.