Child Nutrition Service Assistant - East 6 hr/day

Duluth Public Schools; United States; On-site; USD 19,000 - 26,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Prescription Drug Plan with HR

Life Insurance

Long Term Disability

Flexible Spending Accounts

Retirement Plan

Time Off Benefits

Job summary

Duluth Public Schools is seeking a Nutrition Services Assistant at East High School to support meal preparation and serving under the Site Manager and cooks. The role includes setting up meal areas and maintaining sanitary conditions, while helping track meals and food records using the cash register and food service computer.

This part-time position offers a starting wage of $16.31 per hour and a benefits package that includes health, life, and retirement plans; holidays and time off as per the

Qualifications

• Ability to handle large quantities of food.
• Physically able; free from contagious disease.
• Experience with large-quantity food prep desirable.
• Ability to read/write and do simple arithmetic.
• Basic computer operations.

Responsibilities

• Assist Site Manager with meal prep and serving.
• Set up meal areas and maintain sanitary conditions.
• Track meals and food records using cash register and computer.

Skills

Food prep

Sanitation knowledge

Record keeping

Basic math

Computer operations

Tools

Cash register

Food service computer

Job description

Child Nutrition Service Assistant - East 6 hr/day JobID: 9738

• Position Type: Child Nutrition/ Nutrition Service Assistant
• Date Posted: 11/10/2026
• Location: East High School
• Closing Date: 11/17/2026

Nutrition Services Assistant
East High School
30 hrs per week | Monday - Friday |
Starting Wage: $16.31/hr

Join the Duluth Public Schools team, where we work to inspireevery student to achieve their potential and prepare students to leadproductive, 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

In addition to rewarding career opportunities, Duluth Public Schools offers an excellent benefit package to employees who are hired into positions scheduled to work24 hours/weekor more. Benefits include, but are not limited to the following:

Medical/Prescription Drug Plan with Health Reimbursement Arrangement

• Single Coverage – District pays 100% of premium (FREE) + contributes $2,612.50into HRA annually
• Family Coverage – District pays 75% of premium (25% employee contribution) + contributes $5,225.00into HRA annually
• Single Coverage – District pays 100% of Basic premium (FREE)
• Family Coverage – District pays 25% of Premium

Life Insurance

• District provides minimum of $50,000 of life insurance at no cost, employee may purchase supplemental life insurance

Long Term Disability

• District-provided at no cost to employee

Flexible Spending Accounts

• Employees may elect to contribute on a pre-tax basis to Health Flexible Spending Accounts and Dependent Care Accounts

Retirement

• The District contributes 7.5% of your total salary in the Public Employees Retirement Association) pension plan.
• Employees may also elect to participate in Tax-Shelter Annuity options.

Time Off

• Each bargaining unit contract defines time off provisions such as holidays, sick/personal leave, vacation, etc.

Contact Information:

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

Postings current as of 11/12/2026 9:34:46 AM CST.

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