Nutrition Services Associate - Elementary 7 hours/day

Independent School District 196•Rosemount, MN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is for a Nutrition Services Associate working 7 hours per day during school day hours, specifically from 6:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. The role involves assisting in the production, preparation, and service of food in compliance with the nutrition services manager's instructions and department standards for meal accounting. Responsibilities also include maintaining cleanliness of the kitchen, serving area, cafeteria, and dishroom, adhering to safety standards in food handling and storage, and operating computerized point of sale equipment for student meal lines. The associate will work cooperatively with other employees, attend job-related training, and interact positively with students. This is a full-time position effective for the 2026-27 school year.

Requirements

Applicants must be a high school graduate or hold GED.
Basic arithmetic, reading, and writing skills
Ability to safely lift up to 40 pounds, stand on a hard surface for 3-6 hours, bending twisting, repetitive motions.
Must complete Serve Safe course and pass exam with 70% accuracy or higher within 1 year of hire date.
Ability to work independently and take initiative to complete job duties within the contracted hours.
Must be able to work independently and manage their time efficiently.

Nice To Haves

Experience in institutional food service operations and/or school foodservice helpful.
Previous knowledge of point of sale experience preferred.
Demonstrated experience and proficiency working with a culturally, ethnically, racially and socioeconomically diverse school community is preferred.

Responsibilities

Comply with food service manager's instruction on production, preparation, and service of food.
Comply with department standards to account for meals (reimbursement and ala carte sales).
Comply with food service manager's instruction on clean-up of kitchen, serving area, cafeteria and dishroom.
Comply with standards of safety in handling, preparation, storing and serving food.
Work on 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.
Other duties as assigned.