Metro

Position Type:
Food Services/School Nutrition/School Nutrition Assistant

Location:
Aspen Ridge Elementary School

Closing Date:
until filled

Salary:  View salary grid on Pages 4 – 5, Section 1 of the  School Nutrition Contract
Work schedule: 5.5 hrs/day
Job type or FTE: part-time
Bargaining unit: School Nutrition

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.

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.

Position Type:
Community Education

Location:
Various Locations

Closing Date:
until filled

Job Summary:

Accommodating users who are without permits; notifying Community Education Facilities Scheduling about contact and event information.
Problem-solving permit and user issues.
Reviewing facility permits to determine authorized users and schedule of events; determining and setting up any special equipment or supplies requested by permitted users.
Completing and submitting required reports (e.g., no-shows) to Community Education Facilities Scheduling.
Responsibilities and tasks include:

Greeting guests and providing directions to event locations.
Monitoring the activities of individuals who use the facilities or attend events.
Accommodating whenever possible the special requests that users may have that were not anticipated.
Responding promptly to requests from colleagues and community members.
Communicating in a manner that serves to diffuse confrontations.
Minimum Qualifications include:

High School diploma or GED
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities include:

Controlling access to spaces as needed and authorized by permit.
Ensuring that all facility users have left the premises at the completion of the scheduled events.
Assisting facility users with event tear down – restoring facility to neat and original condition, notifying custodian of any extra garbage, and noting any equipment or supplies that were broken.
Responding appropriately to emergencies and/or injuries; calling 911 if necessary.
Promptly completing and submitting required reports (e.g., incident reports, blood borne pathogen incident reports) to Community Education Facilities Scheduling.
Remaining alert to potentially unsafe situations and notifying custodian of unsafe conditions; stopping any unsafe or questionable activities.

Rate of Pay: $17/hour

Job Type or FTE: Casual

Bargaining Unit: Not applicable

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.