Child Nutrition - Nutrition Services Assistant - Ordean East

Duluth Public Schools; Duluth (MN); On-site; USD 19,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

Duluth Public Schools is seeking a Nutrition Services Assistant at Ordean East Middle School to support meal preparation and serving under the Site Manager and cooks.

The role involves setting up meals, maintaining sanitary conditions, tracking meals and food records, and operating the cash register and food service computer, with an emphasis on teamwork in a school environment.

Qualifications

• Physical ability to handle large quantities of food
• Freedom from contagious disease
• A combination of education and experience that may be accepted as equivalent by the Food Service Department
• Previous experience in the preparation, handling and servicing of large quantities of food is desirable
• Knowledge of the methods of preparing, cooking and serving foods in large quantities
• Knowledge of simple record keeping and accounting
• Knowledge of cleaning methods
• Knowledge of kitchen utensils and their uses
• Ability to get along with and to handle children
• Ability to maintain harmonious relations with co-workers and other school personnel
• Ability to read and write and to make simple arithmetic calculations
• Basic computer operations

Responsibilities

• Assist in meal preparation and serving under supervision
• Support setting up meals and maintaining sanitary conditions in preparation and serving areas
• Assist Site Manager with tracking meals and food records using the cash register and food service computer

Skills

Food service safety

Cash handling

Food preparation

Interpersonal with students

Basic math

Tools

Cash register

Food service software

Basic computer operations

Job description

Child Nutrition - Nutrition Services Assistant - Ordean East JobID: 9521

• Position Type: Child Nutrition/ Nutrition Service Assistant
• Date Posted: 7/16/2026
• Location: Ordean East Middle School
• Closing Date: 11/05/2026

Nutrition Services Assistant

Ordean East Midddle School

17.5 hrs per week | Monday - Friday

Starting Wage: $16.31/hr

Join the Duluth Public Schools team, where we work to inspire every student to achieve their potential and prepare students to lead productive, fulfilling lives.

Summary

Duluth Public Schools is seeking an individual to work under the supervision of the Site Manager and also receives direction from cooks charged with the coordination of meal preparation by providing assistance in the preparation and serving of food items. Performs a variety of activities involved in the set up for meals, maintaining proper sanitary conditions in preparation and serving areas. Assists the Site Manager in the tracking of meals and food records through operating the cash register and food service computer.

Minimum qualifications

• Physical ability to handle large quantities of food
• Freedom from contagious disease
• A combination of education and experience that may be accepted as equivalent by the Food Service Department
• Previous experience in the preparation, handling and servicing of large quantities of food is desirable
• Knowledge of the methods of preparing, cooking and serving foods in large quantities
• Knowledge of simple record keeping and accounting
• Knowledge of cleaning methods
• Knowledge of kitchen utensils and their uses
• Ability to get along with and to handle children
• Ability to maintain harmonious relations with co-workers and other school personnel
• Ability to read and write and to make simple arithmetic calculations
• Basic computer operations

Contact Information

• If you have any questions, please contact Human Resourcesat [e-mail] or call 218-336-8722.