Nutrition Services Associate - Secondary 4.5 hours/day

Independent School District 196•Rosemount, MN

8d•$20 - $23

About The Position

4.5 hrs./day, during school day hours Effective Date of Employment: ASAP Application Deadline: January 28, 2026 ï¿½ 4:00 p.m. Application Procedures: Internal Candidates and External Candidates: Apply on-line at www.district196.org Job Summary: 1. Comply with food service manager's instruction on production, preparation, and service of food. 2. Comply with department standards to account for meals (reimbursement and ala carte sales). 3. Comply with food service manager's instruction on clean-up of kitchen, serving area, cafeteria and dishroom. 4. Comply with standards of safety in handling, preparation, storing and serving food. 5. Work on computerized point of sale equipment to process students through breakfast and lunch lines. 6. Work efficiently and cooperate with other employees. 7. Attend job-related training classes and workshops. 8. Interact with students in a positive and professional manner. 9. Other duties as assigned. Our team of dedicated educators is committed to the mission of Educating, developing, and inspiring our students for lifelong success. Our core values are student-centered, based in empathy and integrity to support the wellbeing of the whole person, and learning with high expectations for all. Our culture of collaboration fosters an environment of inclusivity, engagement and belonging for all students, and inspires a love of learning for all ages. Our vision is to provide the experiences that our students, families and employees desire by developing the whole student and honoring diverse needs and cultures; engaging students with opportunities in academics, arts and athletics (Triple A philosophy), and living our mission to prepare students for lifelong success. District 196 is a Minnesota public school district of choice, serving more than 29,000 students and 160,000 residents in the cities of Rosemount, Apple Valley, Eagan, Burnsville, Coates, Empire, Inver Grove Heights and Lakeville, and Vermillion Township. District 196 is the third largest school district in Minnesota and among the largest employers in Dakota County, with more than 4,000 full- and part-time employees. District 196 has been named to Forbes' list of America's Best-in-State Employers multiple times based on a survey asking employees to rate their employers and how likely they would be to recommend them to others. District 196 has 20 elementary schools (grades K-5); six middle schools (grades 6-8); four high schools (grades 9-12); an optional School of Environmental Studies for juniors and seniors; an Area Learning Center high school program; a K-12 special education school, and a special education program serving young adults ages 18-22. The district also operates three learning centers that provide early childhood and Adult Basic Education services, and offers extensive community education programs and classes for learners of all ages.

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.