What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nutrition Services Worker, PARK TERRACE ELEMENTARY position at Spring Lake Park School District 16?
JobID: 6735
Position Type:
Nutrition Services
Nutrition Services
Date Posted:
12/2/2025
12/2/2025
Location:
Park Terrace Elementary
Park Terrace Elementary
Welcome to Spring Lake Park Schools! We are a vibrant school community serving about 6,200 students from the suburbs of Blaine, Fridley and Spring Lake Park, in the northern Minneapolis-St. Paul metropolitan area. Our district purpose - “High expectations, high achievement for all. No excuses” – provides our focus to meet the unique and varied needs of each student.
Spring Lake Park Schools is recognized for our commitment to personalized learning, creating a culture of innovation and creativity through human-centered design thinking. We are working to create a system – a culture with a methodology and set of processes – where teachers and staff have the freedom, flexibility and invitation to design new ways of learning centered around deepening student engagement to continuously improve student success.
Position Overview;
The successful candidate will be an individual who is committed to our district's values by...
Providing exceptional customer service to our students, staff and guests who dine in our cafeterias
Following food safety and sanitation regulations to ensure the safety for our guests
Working well with others on a team
Deomnstrating a positive attitude
Being a dependable team member
Being an ongoing learner
Position Description;
TITLE: Part Time Nutrition Services Associate - entry level kitchen worker position
LOCATION: PARK TERRACE ELEMENTARY
HOURS: 5.50 HOURS/DAY; 8:30 - 2:00
DUTY DAYS: 168 STUDENT CONTACT days based on school year calendar; September-June & Two training days in August
START DATE: JANUARY 12, 2026
Group
Nutrition Services
Position
Part Time Associate less than 6 hours/day
Rate of Pay
$20.30/hr
Benefits
Sick Leave
Other
Additional $1.00 hour differential if employee holds Certified Food Manager certification. Longevity pay $1.50-$2.75/hr
ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
PARK TERRACE ELEMENTARY Nutrition Services team proudly serves students in grades k-4 serving OVER 300 BREAKFAST and 400 LUNCHES/DAY
Will perform duties as assigned by the kitchen manager including but not limited to; food prep, serve, cashier and operate a dishmachine
Must maintain a friendly and professional attitude when interacting with all students, staff and co-workers
Must attend job-related training classes and workshops in order to meet the professional standards guidelines of 4 hours/year
Will follow Department Standard Operation Procedures (SOP) and Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP)
Must maintain high standards and working knowledge of food safety and sanitation pursuant to the Minnesota Food Code.
QUALIFICATIONS:
The successful candidate must have earned a high school diploma or equivalent
The successful candidate must complete and pass a background check and a pre-work physical
The successful candidate must provide and pass 3 professional reference checks
The successful candidate must have working knowledge of computers to include but not limited to email
Experience working in the food service industry is preferred
PREFERENCES:
Must have a pleasant disposition towards students while serving breakfast and lunch.
APPLICATION DEADLINE:
Individuals who wish to be considered for this position must apply online at https://www.applitrack.com/district16/onlineapp/default.aspx
SELECTION PROCEDURE:
Applicants who meet the qualifications will be considered for interviews.
With inquiries, please contact Amy Kimmel, Director of Nutrition Services at 763-600-5040, or akimme@district16.org.
Spring Lake Park Schools is an equal opportunity employer and will not deny anyone the opportunity for employment because of sex, race, religion, color, creed, national origin, marital status, age, sexual preference, disability, or status with regard to public assistance.
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