Job Description
Title: School Nutrition Lead - Elementary
DBM Classification: Class 4
Department: School Nutrition
Salary Range: $20.70/hr - $26.90/hr
Employee Group: School Nutrition
Prepared Date: July 2025
Reports to: School Nutrition Manager
FTE/ FLSA Status: 35 hours/week 10-Months-Nonexempt
SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES Under the Nutrition Supervisor, the Nutrition Lead assists in preparing, cooking, and serving food in school cafeteria, cafeterias, or Central School District kitchen.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES - Prepares and cooks all menu items needed for special sites.
- Instructs staff in additional preparation of food items sent to all schools (ex. slicing of meat and cheese, preparing sandwiches and salads for bag lunches).
- Prepares and cooks all menu items needed for regular and a la carte lines.
- Monitors and directs food service staff and subs in the preparation, set up, and serving of all meals.
- Monitors serving lines, serves students, takes cash and runs the P.O.S. during lunch periods.
- Checks on all equipment, monitors temperatures of refrigerators and freezer units.
- Coordinates and assists in the cleaning of kitchen and all equipment and utensils.
- Prepares reports and meal evaluations regarding food usage.
- Checks supplies for the menu, verifying inventory and placing orders with the food service manager and the bake shop for the following day, week, and monthly needs.
- Monitors and enforces compliance with governmental regulations and establishes department policies.
- Implements change when not in compliance.
- Other duties that may be assigned by Supervisor.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES - Has responsibility for the overall direction, coordination, evaluation, and supervision of kitchen employees in accordance with School District policies and applicable laws.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES - Ability to identify and resolve problems in a timely manner.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality.
- Ability to communicate well with others.
- Ability to exhibit objectivity and openness to others' views, gives and welcomes feedback, contributes to building a positive team spirit, puts success of team above own interests, builds morale and group commitments to goals and objectives, and supports everyone's efforts to succeed.
- Ability to follow policies and procedures.
- Ability to prioritize and plan work activities and use time efficiently.
- Ability to approach others in a tactful manner.
- Ability to follow instructions and respond to the supervisor's direction and takes responsibility for own actions.
- Ability to maintain a high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality when dealing with student, staff, and/or parent information.
- Ability to meet challenges with resourcefulness and generate suggestions for improving work.
- Basic computer skills preferred.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS - While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk and uses hands, reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
WORK ENVIRONMENT - The work environment characteristics are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Employees may be exposed to hot ovens, grease, heavy lifting, working in the freezer, and sharp objects.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE - High school diploma or GED required.
- Prior experience or training is preferred.
CERTIFICATION, LICENSE, REGISTRATION - No specific licenses or certifications are required before employment.
BENEFIT INFORMATION St. Louis Park Schools provides a comprehensive benefits package for employees working 20 or more hours per week. Key benefits include:
- Health and Dental Insurance
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for medical and dependent care expenses
- Life Insurance
- Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance
- Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance
The cost of benefits varies based on the employee group and full-time equivalent (FTE) status. For detailed information, including specific benefits and associated costs, please refer to the applicable group or bargaining unit contract Employment Contracts .
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