School Nutrition Assistant

Job Type: Part-time, school year
Bargaining Unit: School Nutrition
Salary Range: Per Contract

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.

Job Type: Full-time, school year w/benefits
Bargaining Unit: School Nutrition
Salary Range: Per Contract

General Purpose of the Job:

To inspire and prepare each and every scholar with the confidence, courage, and competence to achieve their dreams; contribute to community; and engage in a lifetime of learning.  Assist the manager in planning, preparing and serving the daily meal pattern.  Assists the Nutrition Manager in planning all aspects of the school foodservice operation that directly affects quality, safety, and sanitation of a school food service facility. This includes compliance with health, safety, and USDA-Child Nutrition Program regulations.  Assists the Nutrition Manager with developing a positive kitchen team that builds relationships with students, building staff and community members.  Assists the Nutrition Manager with the development of new processes and the implementation of department continuous improvement plans.

Responsibilities:

Menu/Inventory:

• Participates in breakfast menu planning meetings so that menus are designed to maximize student and staff participation while ensuring all meals meet USDA nutritional requirements.
• In the absence of the Nutrition Manager, participates in lunch menu planning and monthly district nutrition manager meetings.
• In addition to breakfast and lunch programs, assists the Nutrition Manager to plan and offer the following programs included, but not limited to the following: Fruit and Vegetable Grant, After School Snack Program, Dinner Program, Summer Programs, and Special Events etc.
• Serves quality meals on time every day regardless of challenges with food, equipment, or staffing.

Assists Nutrition Manager:

• In determining and ordering appropriate quantities of food and supplies from multiple vendors that are necessary for the efficient operation of the building meal program.
• Calculating quantities of food to be prepared each day while minimizing food waste.
• Scheduling personnel efficiently to meet building needs while staying within budget.
• Ensuring that staff are cross trained and mentored to achieve their potential.
• Maintaining temperature logs on all appropriate equipment to ensure safety.
• Compiling and maintaining accurate daily menu and food production records.
• Taking appropriate action to ensure an efficient operation that meets food, supply and labor budgets objectives.

Staff/Food Preparation/Equipment:

• Train staff on the consistent use of standardized recipes to ensure meeting USDA requirements for students with special dietary needs and food allergies.
• Managing staff in efficient food preparation to prepare food that is at the highest quality.
• Ensure proper receiving and storage procedures are maintained by implementing HACCP (Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points) sanitation guidelines.
• Train and supervise nutrition staff on proper usage, sanitation, and safety of kitchen equipment.
• Supports department continuous improvement program by engaging nutrition staff in accomplishing goals.
• Maintains a positive work environment where staff feel welcome and valued.
• Maintains strict employee confidentiality.

Tasks involved in fulfilling above duty/responsibility:

• Helps the staff connect the school district mission, core values and district priority work to their staff’s daily work.
• Builds community by appropriately staffing, planning, and supporting successful special events.
• Encourages collaboration among nutrition staff, building staff, and community members.
• Responds to all questions and concerns in a timely and respectful manner.
• Makes school orientations, open houses and school events opportunities to help students, families, and staff feel welcome and respected.
• Uses creative ways to connect with students to seek their input (student food committees, taste testing, and use of suggestion box for feedback)
• Communicates effectively with students, families, and staff to maintain positive relationships. Must be willing to acknowledge concerns and work together toward finding a solution
• Understands and helps ensure that all USDA and MDE requirements are being followed.
• Understands and helps ensure that local health safety codes are consistently being practiced by nutrition staff.  Successfully passes bi- annual inspections by local public health officials.
• Assists Nutrition Manager with ensuring all staff follows current uniform guidelines and Osseo Area Schools Food and Nutrition personal hygiene procedures.

Qualifications:

EDUCATION:  High school graduate or equivalent.  Child Nutrition Certificate (Level I) preferred.

SKILLS:

• Ability to work with people of all ages
• Assists nutrition manager with leading and organizing quantity food preparation and efficient employee work schedules
• Assists nutrition manager with accurately forecasting and ordering the necessary food and supplies
• Assists nutrition manager with overseeing and delegating a variety of tasks with time deadlines that are not flexible
• Assists nutrition manager with good attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate records
• Assists nutrition manager with ability to make quick, logical, and decisive decisions as daily challenges occur
• Assists nutrition manager with daily problem solving that generates timely and appropriate solutions
• Assists nutrition manager with capable of building a team that is able to develop a positive relationship with students, staff, and community
• Assists nutrition manager with creating a safe and caring work environment where staff feel welcome and valued
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Basic computer skills that include but are not limited to word processing, excel, online ordering systems, email, and more.

Job Summary:  To inspire and prepare each and every scholar 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 while complying with health, safety and USDA-Child Nutrition Program Regulations.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Putting students at the center of what we do through the implementation of the following high Accountability standards: Food Preparation and Equipment

Menu/Inventory

• Assists in preparing and serving all programs offered at site;
• Assist in serving quality meals on time every day regardless of challenges with food, equipment or staffing;

Food Preparation and Equipment

• Understands and follows proper safety and use of food service equipment;
• May assist in calculating quantities of food to be prepared each day while minimizing food waste;
• May assist in the preparation of standardized recipes to ensure serving of safe food and USDA requirements are met for all students;
• May assist in the proper procedure for usage, sanitation and safety of kitchen equipment;
• Supports individual site kitchen goals around team work and customer service;
• 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;
• Maintain temperature logs when necessary to ensure safety.
• Assists with accurate daily menu and food production records.

Lives District 279 Core Values by building trustworthy relationships that contribute to a positive school community.

• Supports the site by connecting the school district mission, core values and priority work into the site’s daily work;
• Respond to all 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 and staff to maintain positive relationships;
• Recognizes and acknowledges concerns and proactively works with others to find solutions.

Meets or exceeds all USDA, MDE, and local health department regulations:

• Understands and follows USDA and MDE meal pattern regulations;
• Follow all local and district health safety codes;
• Complete annual health and safety training;
• Follow all current uniform guidelines and Osseo Area Schools Food and Nutrition personal hygiene procedures

Performs other comparable duties of a life or similar nature as assigned.

• Implements and complies by the standards set forth by the Foodservice Office;
• Participates in daily rotation of site, performing all duties necessary to provide quality meals on time;
• Properly uses commercial kitchen equipment to provide quality product;
• Demonstrates proper use of commercial kitchen equipment to minimize accidents, safety, and sanitation concerns
• Openly and positively accepts other duties as assigned, putting students and staff at the center of each task.
• Flexibility in scheduling and sites
  Cashier training
• Skilled in:Interacting positively with all stakeholders;
• Proper use of commercial kitchen equipment to minimize accidents, safety, and sanitation concerns;
• Being agile and ability to move quickly;
  Attention to detail;
• Making quick, logical and decisive decisions as daily challenges occur;
• Ability to develop 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;
• Problem solving and building positive relationships.

Job Type:  Full-time w/benefits
Bargain Unit:  Salaried Professionals
Salary Range:  up to $71,225 for qualified candidates
View salary grid on Article V, Page 2 of the Salaried Professionals Contract for minimum and maximum ranges
Work Days: 225

Job Summary:  Performs skilled and technical work in maintaining, repairing and replacing the school district’s food service processing, preparation, cooking and sanitation equipment.  Conducts site visits to determine and address equipment needs.  This position will be responsible for performing this type of work at 26 kitchen sites throughout the school district.

Essential duties and responsibilities

Ensures seamless operations by:

Tasks involved in fulfilling above duty/responsibility:

•  Performing electrical, plumbing and mechanical repairs on but not limited to professional kitchen equipment.
• Troubleshooting the operational failure of electrical and mechanical equipment, including but not limited to steamers, steam jacket kettles, tilt skillets, convection ovens, combi ovens, mixers, fryers, food processing equipment, freezers, grilles, ventilation hoods, steam tables, garbage disposals, hot holding equipment, dishwashers, water softeners, ventilation, refrigeration, electrical and pneumatic controls.
• Recommending the repairs and/or replacement of equipment to supervisors.
• Maintaining materials, tools and manuals as needed.
• Performing maintenance and cleaning of kitchen drain.
• Developing and maintaining professional relationships and communication with school kitchen managers.
• Developing and maintaining professional relationships with other departments, vendors, reps and manufacturers as necessary.
• Managing yearly repairs, maintenance and replacement budget determined by the Foodservice Director.
• Significant knowledge of applicable specifications, laws and regulations regarding foodservice establishments from an equipment and facilities point of view.
• Training kitchen staff on the use of equipment as needed.
• Managing and prioritizing work orders submitted by district kitchen managers.
• Planning and preforming preventative maintenance tasks.
• Responding to refrigeration emergencies outside of regular work hours as necessary.

Ensures equipment repairs, purchases and projects are within budget by:

Tasks involved in fulfilling above duty/responsibility:

• Planning, coordinating, overseeing and performing kitchen construction projects when needed, to include but not limited to dishwasher installations, walk-in cooler / freezer replacements, new construction, and other equipment replacement.
• Obtaining relevant equipment specifications and budget pricing from vendors when needed.
• Organizing equipment and project specifications and working with the
• Foodservice Coordinator in acquiring quotes and requests for pricing.
• Scheduling outside repair and maintenance vendors when needed to preform work while staying within the yearly budget.

Completing other duties as assigned by:

Tasks involved in fulfilling above duty/responsibility:

• Performing other comparable duties of a like or similar nature as assigned.

 

Education / Knowledge Requirement:  High school diploma or GED

Education / Knowledge Preferred:

Vocational training in commercial foodservice equipment repair and maintenance. HVAC, Electrical and plumbing training desirable.

2 year maintenance / electrical trade degree or type 2 universal preferred.

Essential knowledge and specialized subject knowledge required to perform the essential functions of the job:

• Word processing, database maintenance, spreadsheet creation and use of presentational graphic programs or other office productivity software; familiarity with web content management systems.
• Understanding burner control sequences, pumps and dampers.
• Operating electrical and mechanical equipment, including but not limited to steamers, steam jacket kettles, tilt skillets, convection ovens, combi ovens, mixers, food processing equipment, freezers, grills, ventilation hoods, steam tables, hot holding equipment, dishwashers, water softeners.

Skilled in:

• Timely and appropriate communication
• Customer service and communication with people of diverse educational, cultural, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds, including: staff, public, representatives of other organizations, and others.
• Prioritizing, planning and managing multiple projects, and assignments, often simultaneously, in a fast paced, rapidly changing environment with efficiency, precision and accuracy.
• Examining new approaches and methods, initiating action, and rendering recommendations.
• Analyzing tasks, producing detailed plans, and evaluating the effectiveness of processes.
• Researching, compiling, analyzing, and preparing information and data; generating reports.
• Applying basic math skills in adding, subtracting, dividing, multiplying, calculating percentages, ratios, averages or percentiles.
• Developing, monitoring, and analyzing budgets; coordinating resources to accomplish objectives on time and within budget.
• Performing all assigned functions with minimal direction in accordance with established management, departmental operations, and work methods.

Licenses/certification required upon hiring:

• Refrigeration certification (EPA 1992)

Job Summary: To inspire and prepare each and every scholar with the confidence, courage, and competence to achieve their dreams; contribute to community; and engage in a lifetime of learning.

Responsibilities and tasks include: Position provides speech and language services and support in the areas for which employed; make appropriate use of instructional resources and technologies. Implement the goals and objectives of the District and the school and/or program for which employed. Maintain contact and communications with parents of students and work with them in the development of each student. The instructor will design, deliver and assess curriculum according to the district guidelines. The teacher must be willing to participate in building leadership activities and be a team player.

Minimum Qualifications include: Valid Minnesota license in appropriate field.

Preferred Qualifications include:

•  Considerable knowledge of the curriculum areas the teacher is responsible for instructing.
• Considerable knowledge of educational philosophy, teaching methods and approaches, current researched best practices and strategies.
• Considerable knowledge of students’ learning styles and needs, both academic and affective.
• Considerable knowledge of multicultural, gender and disability fair curriculum concepts.
• Working knowledge of instructional technologies.
• Considerable skill in classroom management and organization.
• Ability to effectively facilitate and/or participate in team meetings and parent meetings.

FTE: 1.0 (.6 Palmer Lake/.2 Oak View/.2 Edinbrook)
Bargaining Unit: Education Minnesota Osseo

Osseo Area Schools offers:

• 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.

Veteran’s Preference: If you are an eligible veteran, please submit a legible copy of your DD214 with your application.

Accommodation: If you have a disability that requires an accommodation during the selection process, please email Human Resources at [email protected] or call 763-391-7007.

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.

General Purpose of Job: To inspire and prepare each and every scholar with the confidence, courage, and competence to achieve their dreams; contribute to community; and engage in a lifetime of learning.

Responsibilities:

• Position provides instruction and support in the curriculum areas for which employed;
  make appropriate use of instructional resources and technologies.
• Implement the goals and objectives of the District and the school and/or program for
  which employed.
• Write and implement individual student goals and objectives.
• Evaluate student performance according to the goals and objectives on the Individual
  Educational Plan (IEP) used by School District; promote student achievement; maintain
  required student records; make related reports to the principal as prescribed or
  authorized by the superintendent.
• Maintain contact and communications with parents of students and work wit them in the
  development of each student.
• Perform classroom management duties; enforce District rules governing the conduct.
• Understand and be able to implement due process guidelines following state and federal rules, regulations and District policy.

Required Qualifications:

• A valid Minnesota teaching license as School Social Worker.
• Bachelor’s degree with completion of approved program for licensure. LICSW preferred.

Desired Qualifications:

• Considerable knowledge of the curriculum areas the teacher is responsible for instructing.
• Considerable knowledge of educational philosophy, teaching methods and approaches, current researched best practices and strategies.
• Considerable knowledge of students’ learning styles and needs, both academic and affective.
• Considerable knowledge of multicultural, gender and disability fair curriculum concepts.
• Working knowledge of instructional technologies.
• Considerable skill in classroom management and organization.
• Ability to effectively facilitate and/or participate in team meetings and parent meetings.

FTE:   1.0 Special Education Social Worker at Maple Grove Middle School  (Temporary approximately August 29, 2022 through June 9, 2023)
This position has return rights pursuant to language in the Teacher Transfer Procedures, subd. 1.

Bargaining Unit: Education Minnesota Osseo

Osseo Area Schools offers:

•  Meaningful and impactful work
• Opportunities to grow professionally
• A variety of benefits
• Mentorship programs for teachers and educational support professionals
• 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.  Veteran’s Preference: If you are an eligible veteran, please submit a legible copy of your DD214 with your application.

Accommodation: If you have a disability that requires an accommodation during the selection process, please email Human Resources at [email protected] or call 763-391-7007.

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.