Frontline Applicant Tracking - Bloomington Public Schools

Openings as of 4/13/2025
Secretarial/Clerical

Food Service Clerk- Class IV

JobID: 8885

Position Type:
  Secretarial/Clerical/Secretary


Date Posted:
  4/3/2025


Location:
  Educational Services Center


  Position:
  Food Service Clerk- Class IV 

Effective Date:
  ASAP

Hours:
  8 Hours/day
  5 days/week
  Year Round

Salary:
   Class IV ranging from $24.65 - $29.12 per hour
   *Wage placement based on similar experience

Responsibilities
• Works with Educational Equity Liaisons to obtain/translate documents and communicate to families, monitors volunteers tracking/training, creates and monitors food service software issues, assists in scheduling meetings
• Maintains and monitors online application system, edits states Application for Educational Benefits, uploads direct certifications and notifies results to families, helps with verification, works with homeless liaison, prepares/tracks supplies, uniforms, substitutes, complies and prepares claim reimbursement, processes and prepare invoices for payment
• Provides technical support for food service software including parent assistance, assists with menus on website, prepares new hire/summer/back-to-school packets
• Takes notes at meetings, processes department mail, tracks catering invoices, process walk in payments and bank deposits
• Performs various routine clerical duties, utilizing standard office equipment, to include: screening incoming calls; taking and transmitting messages; maintaining calendars; making photocopies; faxing documents; typing; requisitioning supplies; and monitoring and restocking office supplies and materials.
• Fills in for receptionist, as needed for lunches and breaks

Skills Required
• Using modern office equipment, computers and related software applications.
• Advanced knowledge with Microsoft Word, Excel, Google Suite & Power Point and willingness to learn new software.
• Ability to learn and navigate student databases systems.
• Ability to design, iterate, and follow multi-step, conditional processes.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Performing mathematical calculations, including standard statistical calculations
• Interpreting and applying applicable laws, rules, regulations, policies and procedures
• Maintaining confidentiality, records and report preparation.
• Communication, interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisor, the general public, etc. sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction.
• Social prospectiveness and sensitivity to cultural differences.
• Ability to multitask and work effectively, efficiently and kindly in a fast-paced environment.
• Assist in maintenance of budgets, purchasing, and spreadsheets sufficient to store and report data.
• Demonstrate ability to work effectively with diverse populations of staff students and parents.
• Demonstrate respect for the basic dignity of students, teachers, support staff, colleagues and parents.
• Work cooperatively with students, teachers, support staff, colleagues and parents.
 
Education and Experience Required
• High school diploma required  + AA Degree and/or 5 years clerical experience preferred
• 3 - 5 years of progressively responsible clerical experience
• Clerical/kitchen experience in an school food service setting preferred
• School Nutrition Association level I and/or MN Certified Food Protection Managers license preferred
• Knowledge of school food service software (Linq) preferred 
• Intermediate knowledge of communication patterns and mannerisms of multiple cultures
• Multilingual preferred, sufficient to read & write proficiently, and speak fluently
• Must have valid Minnesota Driver’s License
 
Working conditions/Physical Requirements
Duties are generally performed in a typical office/school setting where there are minimal environmental hazards and risks. Employee(s) may be exposed to some disagreeable conditions involving human/student contact and exposure to minor illness.
 
Ability to perform the following actions: standing, sitting, using hands dexterously, talking, hearing, lifting and carrying up to 25 pounds on occasion, reaching, stooping, walking, bending, crouching.
 
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential tasks

Benefits:
Bloomington Public Schools offers a variety of benefits to help take care of employees' health and well-being. These benefits include:
• Health & Dental Insurance: Employees can choose from health and dental plans to help cover medical and dental needs for themselves and their families. Employee only coverage for Health insurance is $0 per paycheck. The District also contributes to an HSA account to help cover medical expenses.
• Life Insurance and Disability Insurance: Employees get free life insurance, which provides money to their family if something happens to them while employed with the district. Additionally, your spouse and dependent children to age twenty-six are also covered.  There is also LTD insurance to help if they can't work due to illness or injury for an extended period of time.
• Retirement & Pension Savings: Employees can save money for their future through a retirement plan or pension. The district helps by contributing money towards their savings through match, and through contributions to the State retirement plan.
• Paid Time Off: Employees accrue time off for things like Earned Personal Leave or sick days.
• Employee Support: There is also help for employees with life events through a free Employee Assistance Program.  This program covers many things, including mental health, financial health, aging parent resources, young family resources. 
The district is dedicated to supporting employees and their families with affordable health care, financial security, and opportunities for personal growth. Please see our complete benefit offerings here :  https://www.bloomington.k12.mn.us/human-resources/benefits-and-insurance
 
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Applications will be reviewed after five business days and the posting will remain open until filled.
Submit online application, cover letter, transcripts and resume by clicking on the “Apply” button in the top right
 




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