Nutrition Services Associate - Elementary 5 hours/day
Independent School District 196•Rosemount, MN
•Onsite
About The Position
The Nutrition Services Associate supports food production, preparation, and service in an elementary school setting. The role follows the food service manager’s instructions and departmental standards for meal accounting, food safety, and cleaning. It also uses computerized point-of-sale equipment to process students through breakfast and lunch lines, works cooperatively with other employees, attends job-related training, and interacts positively and professionally with students. The position is 5 hours per day during school-day hours.
Requirements
- High school graduate or GED.
- Basic arithmetic, reading, and writing skills.
- Ability to safely lift up to 40 pounds and stand on a hard surface for 3–6 hours, with bending, twisting, and repetitive motions.
- Complete the Serve Safe course and pass the exam with at least 70% accuracy within one year of hire.
- Ability to work independently, take initiative, complete duties within contracted hours, and manage time efficiently.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in institutional food service operations and/or school food service.
- Previous point-of-sale experience.
- Demonstrated experience and proficiency working with a culturally, ethnically, racially, and socioeconomically diverse school community.
Responsibilities
- Follow the food service manager’s instructions for food production, preparation, and service.
- Follow department standards for accounting for meals, including reimbursement and à la carte sales.
- Follow the food service manager’s instructions for cleaning the kitchen, serving area, cafeteria, and dishroom.
- Follow safety standards for handling, preparing, storing, and serving food.
- Use computerized point-of-sale equipment to process students through breakfast and lunch lines.
- Work efficiently and cooperate with other employees.
- Attend job-related training classes and workshops.
- Interact with students in a positive and professional manner.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Life insurance
- Long-term disability insurance
- Sick leave
- State pension plan
- Tax-deferred retirement savings account
- Flexible spending account
- Some employee groups also receive vacation, holidays, or personal leave.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
