Student Nutrition Services - Secondary Assistant Lead at Century - #119041

Rochester Public Schools; Rochester (MN); On-site; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

The Secondary Assistant Lead is responsible for coordinating a team through the preparation, service and clean-up of all meals, while ensuring compliance with federal, state, and district guidelines.

This position plays a critical role in food safety, accurate record-keeping, meal program processes including special diet accommodations, and customer service within the school nutrition services (SNS) department.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Minnesota Certified Food Protection Manager certification or ability to obtain within 6 months of hire date.

Responsibilities

• Prepare meals and coordinate workflow of the kitchen.
• Ensure meals follow recipes for consistent taste, nutrition, and portions.
• Uphold food safety protocols and correct storage and temperatures.
• Record keeping, ordering and inventory management.
• Oversee SNS computer system functions and day-end procedures.
• Maintain confidentiality of student accounts and eligibility.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Minnesota Certified Food Protection Manager or obtain within 6 months of hire date

Job description

WORK SCHEDULE: 8 hours per day;6:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Monday - Friday

WORK CALENDAR: 178 duty days per year

Click link to review the 2025-2026 SNS Calendar

CLASSIFICATION: B-2-3

Click link to review the 2024-2026 SNS Contract containing salary schedule.

If you have questions about the job position, contact the hiring manager. Dale Winham, Director of Student Nutrition Services: [e-mail]

If you have questions regarding a job posting, contact the Office of Human Resources @ 507-328-4251 or [e-mail]

Job Summary:

The Secondary Assistant Lead is responsible for coordinating a team through the preparation, service and clean-up of all meals, while ensuring compliance with federal, state, and district guidelines. This position plays a critical role in food safety, accurate record-keeping, meal program processes including special diet accommodations, and customer service within the school nutrition services (SNS) department.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Prepare meals and coordinate workflow of the kitchen
• Ensure all meals follow established recipes to maintain consistency in taste, nutrition, and portion sizes.
• Prepare meals in appropriate quantities and batch cook to help minimize waste. Use cooking techniques that maintain food quality and appeal.
• Uphold food safety protocols, including correct storage, preparation, and serving temperatures. Prevent cross-contact and ensure safe handling of allergens and dietary accommodations.
• Display meal components with correct portions and attention to visual appeal.
• Assign responsibilities based on team members’ strengths and workload, ensuring production runs smoothly.
• Foster teamwork to ensure efficient production. Address concerns and troubleshoot issues as they arise.
• Guide new staff on kitchen procedures, meal portioning, HACCP guidelines, and SNS protocols.
• Regularly check food quality, portions, and presentation, ensuring meals align with district and USDA standards.
• Respond to unexpected challenges, such as ingredient shortages, POS errors and equipment issues, while keeping production and service seamless.
• Record keeping, ordering and inventory management
• Calculate needs and assist with site supply orders.
• Verify quantities of food and supply deliveries.
• Accurately document prepared and served quantities on the daily production record for all components.
• Oversee SNS computer system functions, including entering payments, processing account information, making adjustments, and completing day-end procedures.
• Maintain operational records (including HACCP logs) in accordance with USDA and district guidelines.
• Ensure confidentiality of student account information, PIN numbers, and eligibility status.
• Maintain regular communication with the location supervisor regarding site operations.
• Act as a liaison with site administration and SNS management.
• Provide clear instructions for meal prep, cooking, serving and clean up.
• Approach production concerns with patience and professionalism to maintain harmony in the team.
• Maintain open communication when adjusting meal plans or handling last-minute changes.
• Recognize individual contributions and provide constructive feedback to enhance performance.
• Greet students and staff with a positive attitude to create an inviting dining experience.
• Serve meals quickly and accurately, ensuring all students receive their food in a timely manner.
• Perform other comparable duties as assigned.
• Attend continuing education training sessions and district department meetings
• Act as a resource for handling comments and concerns regarding the meal program from internal and external parties.
• Works to establish and maintain a positive, supportive, and accepting work environment.
• Quality of work is accurate and thorough
• Complete tasks in a timely manner
• Demonstrates sound judgment and decision making
• Work habits that include organization, effective use of time, and dependability
• Positive attitude and accepts direction and feedback
• Works well and cooperates with staff, and students
• Maintains professional boundaries with parents and students
• Punctual and demonstrates consistent attendance
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Other duties as assigned

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to work on your feet for extended periods and move throughout kitchen areas as needed.
• Ability to lift 30 pounds regularly

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Required: Minnesota Certified Food Protection Manager or obtain within 6 months of hire date

Commitment to Equity:

Rochester Public Schools is committed to diversifying its workforce to better reflect the community we serve.We believe the practices used in recruiting, interviewing, hiring, supporting, and promoting staff must include and honor, at every level, those who represent the diverse identities of our schools and community.

https://www.rochesterschools.org/equity-statement

Common and Shared Accountabilities for All Positions

Employees of the Rochester Public School District #535 are expected to support the goals, model and promote an environment that is respectful for all, and work collaboratively with other staff to focus on the needs of the learner. A quality, customer focus that conveys a welcome attitude, an adaptability to change, and a desire for continuous improvement is also expected of all employees. In addition, staff are to respect confidential matters, encourage a safe and secure environment throughout the schools, and be dependable and accountable employees.

District Information:

To learn more about Rochester Public Schools, visit www.rochesterschools.org.

All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to protected characteristics such as race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, or disability.