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School Nutrition Manager
Position Type:
Food Services Manager
Location:
Maple Grove Middle School
Hours: 8 hours/day; 5 days/week
Job Type: Full-time, school year
Bargaining Unit: School Nutrition
Salary: View salary grid on Pages 4 – 5, Section 1 of the School Nutrition Contract
General Purpose of the Job: To inspire and prepare all students with the confidence, courage, and competence to achieve their dreams; contribute to community; and engage in a lifetime of learning. Plan, supervise and coordinate the service of consistent quality foods for students and staff. Responsible for 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. Develops a positive kitchen team that builds relationships with students, building staff and community members. Assists the Food and Nutrition Director with the development of new processes and the implementation of department continuous improvement plans.
Responsibilities:
Participates in breakfast and lunch menu planning meetings so that menus are designed to maximize student and staff participation while ensuring all meals meet USDA nutritional requirements;
Plans entrée alternates to build participation and increase sales;
Plans and offers programs in addition to breakfast and lunch, including 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; and
Determines and orders appropriate quantities of food and supplies from multiple vendors that are necessary for the efficient operation of the building meal program.
Staff Development regarding Food Preparation and Equipment:
Calculates quantities of food to be prepared each day while minimizing food waste;
Schedules personnel efficiently to meet building needs while staying within budget;
Trains staff on the consistent use of standardized recipes to ensure meeting USDA requirements for students with special dietary needs and food allergies;
Ensures staff are cross trained and mentored to achieve their potential;
Manages staff in efficient food preparation to prepare food that is at the highest quality;
Ensures proper receiving and storage procedures are maintained by implementing HACCP (Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points) sanitation guidelines;
Trains and supervises 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;
Conducts regular meetings with staff to keep them updated and provides specialized training as needed;
Conducts performance appraisals for nutrition staff in a timely and respectful manner;
Maintains strict employee confidentiality;
Encourages continuing education through attendance at workshops, conferences, etc. and promotes certification of staff through the School Nutrition Association; and
Maintains temperature logs on all appropriate equipment to ensure safety
Financial/Technology:
Maintains accurate daily menu and food production records;
Accurately reports monthly food, supply and labor costs so monthly operating reports correctly reflect the kitchen’s financial status;
Analyzes “Financial Operating Report” each month by reviewing program sales and costs. Takes appropriate action to ensure an efficient operation that meets food, supply and labor budget objectives;
Monitor’s accountability of cash collection/daily deposits completed by cashier(s). Oversees the management of student and staff meal account balances; and
Ensures all records and supporting documentation are maintained for the required amount of time as stipulated by USDA.
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; and
Recognizes and acknowledges concerns and proactively works with others to find solutions.
Understanding and ensuring that all USDA and MDE requirements are being followed;
Understanding and ensuring that local health safety codes are consistently being practiced by nutrition staff. Successfully passes bi- annual inspections by local public health officials;
Maintaining required Minnesota State Food Manager License and Serve Safe Certification;
Maintaining required School Nutrition Association (SNA) Certification;
Ensuring staff completes annual health and safety training and are able to follow all emergency preparedness procedures; and
Ensuring all staff follows current uniform guidelines and Osseo Area Schools Food and Nutrition personal hygiene procedures.
Qualifications:
High school graduate or equivalent. MN State Food Manager License and Serve Safe Certification. School Nutrition Certification Level 1
SKILLS:
Interacting positively with all stakeholders;
Leading and organizing;
Forecasting accurately the necessary food and supplies;
Overseeing and delegating a variety of tasks with time deadlines that are not flexible;
Attending to detail and ability to maintain accurate records;
Making quick, logical, and decisive decisions as daily challenges occur;
Problem solving daily that generates timely and appropriate solutions;
Building a team that is able to develop a positive relationship with students, staff, and community;
Creating a safe and caring work environment where staff feel welcome and valued;
Communicating effectively using good interpersonal skills;
Utilizing technology that includes but is not limited to word processing, spreadsheets, online ordering systems, email; and
Problem solving and building positive relationships.
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: 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.
Refer to ID 28063 when applying
School Nutrition Assistant
Position Type:
Food Services/School Nutrition/Food Service Assistant
Location:
Various Location
Hours: 5.5 hours/day; 5 days/week
Job Type: Part-time, school year
Bargaining Unit: School Nutrition
Salary: View salary grid on Pages 4 – 5, Section 1 of the School Nutrition 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 EquipmentAssists 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
Teacher – Academic Support (Long-term substitute)
Position Type:
Teaching: Elementary School
Date Posted:
11/20/2023
Location:
Park Brook Elementary
Closing Date:
Until Filled
This candidate selected for this position will teach math to students in kindergarten through 5th grade in the Title I program. The majority of the day will be spent pre-teaching core math curriculum to ensure students can maintain pace with the grade-level standards.
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. Provide academic and/or social- emotional learning instruction and interventions in the curriculum area or program for which employed; design, deliver and assess curriculum according to district guideline; work collaboratively with colleagues to deliver instruction and interventions, when applicable; write and implement individual scholar goals and objectives as identified by data; monitor the fidelity of interventions, and collaborate with administrators to utilize data to identify scholars for intervention services; maintain contact and communication with guardians/caregivers of scholars, working with them in the development of their scholar; initiate and sustain collaboration within and across departments, programs, and sites to improve achievement; make appropriate use of instructional resources and technologies; support and implement the goals and objectives of the School Improvement Plan (SIP), district, program and department; provide in-person, synchronous and asynchronous learning when applicable. Willing to participate in district, building, and department leadership activities.
Osseo Area Schools is a Qcomp school district: Teacher Development & Evaluation Overview
Please review the full job description at the link below for a detailed description of the essential functions and requirements of the position.
Academic Support Teacher
Minimum qualifications include:
Bachelor’s Degree required
MN teaching license in appropriate field, OR a valid MN teaching license in another field and willing to obtain an Out of Field Permission.*
If not currently licensed, must be willing and eligible to apply for and receive a Tier 1 or 2.*
*Additional information can be found at MN Professional Educator Licensing and Standards Board (PELSB). Apply for Additional License
Salary: View salary grid on Pages 51 – 52 of the teacher’s contract Education Minnesota Osseo
FTE: 1.0 Temporary (1/2/24 through 2/14/24)
Bargaining unit: Education Minnesota Osseo
Desired start date: 1/2/24
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.
Coordinator of Facilities Operations and Project Management
Position Type:
Administration-Nonlicensed/Coordinator
Date Posted:
11/17/2023
Location:
Educational Service Center
Closing Date:
12/01/2023
The facilities operations team is seeking an experienced facilities operations professional for our team as we enter a time of accelerated system wide facility restorations, renovations, remodeling, additions, and new construction. The Coordinator of Facilities Operations and Project Management will have a leadership role on the facility operations team and the Director, and the Assistant Director will assign Long-term Facilities Maintenance projects to the coordinator who will act as district project manager. The Building a Better Future II building bond that was recently approved is scheduled for completion on or about June 30, 2028. It is anticipated that this position will end after the completion of all referendum and LTFM projects.
Job Summary: To inspire and prepare all students with the confidence, courage and competence to achieve their dreams; contribute to community; and engage in a lifetime of learning by leveraging the system’s human and facilities assets and designing maintenance and accountability systems that will promote good stewardship of those assets.
Responsibilities and tasks include:
Provide Strategic Leadership by:Aligning function with mission and core values of the organization.
Acting as a leader in district and department initiatives and strategies; attending trainings; and serving on task forces and committees including the Long-Term Facilities Maintenance (LTFM) Oversight Committee.
Developing and communicating shared vision for area of responsibility.
Planning and executing continuous improvement processes for area of responsibility; working with the Director of Facilities Operations to establish priorities for deferred maintenance projects identified in the LTFM 10-year plan.
Representing ISD 279 in the capacity of Owner’s Representative to ensure that the LTFM and capital facilities projects meet or exceed bid specifications.
Provide Performance Leadership by:Developing staff and/or individual capacity to apply technical/functional expertise for maximum impact.
Collaborating with the assistant coordinators, specialists, and stakeholders to identify, design and deliver staff training to improve the facilities operations service model.
Collaborating with the assistant coordinators, specialists, and stakeholders to screen, interview, select and make offers for facilities operations position openings.
Providing supervision to direct reports, including formative feedback and timely performance evaluations and/or demonstrating attention to quality enhancement by improving efficiencies and effectiveness in recordkeeping, workflow and compliance.
Coordinating efforts of the facilities operations management team to establish performance goals, conduct periodic performance reviews and performance assessment process, procedure and accountability for all custodial/maintenance employee groups.
Leading the work of others; delegating tasks and authority appropriately and/or establishing procedures to guide system and departmental work; monitoring and demonstrating effective decision-making strategies in order to meet project deadlines.
Demonstrate Management Skills by:Managing department resources effectively and efficiently.
Working with the custodial/maintenance management team to allocate funds to appropriate accounts to insure proper funding for all facilities operations services.
Monitoring expenditures for all associated accounts to ensure line items are trending to meet projections at the year end.
Using the facilities operations standards to design a staffing model that will address both the service needs and the budget constraints.
Working with the maintenance team to identify end-of-life equipment and make recommendations to the Director for capital equipment replacement.
Ensuring compliance with applicable policies, rules, and regulations.
Establishing processes and procedures for accountability measures in areas such as underground tanks, boiler vessels, fire safety equipment, RPZ’s, confined space, chemical application, license holders, permitting, IAQ.
Applying effective decision-making processes to problems or situations.
Collaborating with the facilities operations team and site administration to establish and maintain system-wide sustainable cleaning standards.
Working with design engineers, service providers, manufacturers, and building engineers to establish and maintain best practices for preventive maintenance on all mechanical equipment.
Demonstrate Interpersonal Skills by:Expressing ideas clearly in speaking and writing and communicating effectively in public.
Encouraging frequent, open communication; maintain accessibility and visibility in the organization; invite suggestions and feedback
Perceiving the needs and concerns of others and providing appropriate support; resolving conflicts; demonstrating cultural responsiveness.
Demonstrate Professionalism by:Demonstrating professional demeanor; maintaining confidentiality; representing the district in a positive manner; establishing and maintaining a positive image with sites and community.
Demonstrating commitment to own professional growth.
Inspiring trust by demonstrating competence, reliability, sincerity, and caring; demonstrating adaptability and flexibility.
Perform other comparable duties of a like or similar nature as assigned
Minimum qualifications include:
Bachelor’s degree in facilities Management or business management
Eight years of work experience in one or more of the trades in a facilities operations setting required.
Minimum of five years of supervisory experience in custodial/maintenance as a facilities operations manager.
Preferred qualifications include:
Public school district preferred.
Chief Boilers License preferred.
Certified Pool Operator License preferred.
Salary: View salary grids on Pages 3 – 4, Section 1. of the Management Personnel I-M agreement
Work schedule: Full-time, 225 contract days annually
Bargaining unit: Management Personnel I-M
Desired start date: January 1, 2024
Osseo Area Schools offers:
Meaningful and impactful work
Opportunities to grow professionally
A variety of benefits
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 Process 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.