Summary

Nutrition Services | Asst Cook Manager | Lincoln Center Elementary School | Post Date: 1/31/2025

Description

Effective immediately, the Human Resources Department will accept online applications for the position of Assistant Cook Manager at Lincoln Center Elementary School for the 2024-25 school year.  The position works 7.5 hours per day; student-contact days only.  Rate of pay is $21.55 per hour; Independent-Nutrition Services Group.

Application Process:  To be considered for the position, submit online application at www.sspps.org.  Posting will remain open until filled.

    Job Summary
    Perform a variety of assigned tasks in the area of preparation and serving meals to students and staff in the school under established rules, policies and procedures.
     
    Job Functions

    • Assemble, prepare, bake, and serve food items according to child nutrition guidelines, standardized recipes and directions from the Director and Assistant Director of Nutrition Services.
    • Assume responsibilities of Cook Manager in his/her absence
    • Assist with ordering and inventory including checking and storing deliveries
    • Substitute as lead cashier as needed.  Perform all cashier procedures from start up to day end
    • Plan, prepare and manage breakfast service
    • Assist with food preparation, service, cashiering, and production records
    • Wash dishes, pots and pans, and other items in dish room
    • Maintain a clean work area and handle food properly using procedures established in HACCP plans
    • Utilize safety measures as it pertains to use and operation of equipment in the kitchen including utensils, knives, and other equipment
    • Represent a positive public relations environment with customers
    • Attend education classes, training classes and or workshops as required
    • Other duties as assigned by Director or Assistant Director of Nutrition Services

     
    Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required
    To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

    • High School Diploma or equivalent
    • Current Certified Food Manager preferred.  If do not have will need to get in the first 90 day of hire.
    • Management experience preferred
    • Excellent customer service skills
    • Ability to work well with others
    • Experience with high volume, scratch food preparation and service
    • Knowledge and experience following child nutrition guidelines
    • Ability to perform routine computer functions, including the use of email, Internet navigation, food service specific software and Google applications
    • Demonstrated prompt, regular and reliable attendance

     
    Physical Requirements
    The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear, stoop, lift, use hands for fingering, grasping and feeling, wrists, hands and/or fingers for repetitive motions.  The employee is occasionally required to kneel, reach, stand, walk and climb stairs.  The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 40 pounds.  The employee is occasionally required to lift and/or move up to and over 40 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision and the ability to adjust focus.

    Benefits at South St. Paul Public Schools:

    HealthPartners coverage for medical and dental

    403(b) retirement with district match

    PERA (Public Employee Retirement Association) benefits

    Flexible spending account

     Paid time off and leave benefits 

    Complete benefits details available through Human Resources. Benefits vary by position and contract.