Elementary Nutrition Services Associate - 4.5 hours/day

Independent School District 196; Rosemount (MN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team as an Elementary Nutrition Services Associate, where you will play a pivotal role in ensuring students receive nutritious meals. This part-time position requires a high school diploma or GED, along with basic arithmetic, reading, and writing skills. You will be responsible for food preparation, service, and maintaining cleanliness in the kitchen and serving areas. The role also involves operating computerized point of sale equipment to efficiently process meals for students. With a commitment to fostering a positive environment, you will interact with students and staff while adhering to safety standards. This opportunity is perfect for those looking to make a difference in a vibrant school community.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Long term disability insurance

Sick leave

State pension plan

Tax-deferred retirement savings account

Flexible spending account

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Basic skills in arithmetic, reading, and writing are necessary.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve food under the manager's instructions.
• Maintain cleanliness in kitchen and serving areas.
• Interact positively with students during service.

Skills

Basic arithmetic skills

Reading skills

Writing skills

Ability to lift up to 40 pounds

Experience in food service operations

Point of sale experience

Time management

Cultural competency

Education

High school graduate or GED

Tools

Computerized point of sale equipment

Job description

Elementary Nutrition Services Associate - 4.5 hours/day
JobID: 20647

• Date Posted: 2/6/2025
• Location: Districtwide
• Closing Date: 02/14/2025
• Position Type: Nutrition Services/ Nutrition Services Associate

Description:
4.5 hrs./day, during school day hours

Effective Date of Employment:
ASAP

Application Deadlines:
February 14, 2025 - 4:00 p.m.

Application Procedures:
Internal Candidates and External Candidates: Apply on-line at www.district196.org

Qualifications:

1. Applicants must be a high school graduate or hold GED.
2. Basic arithmetic, reading, and writing skills.
3. Ability to safely lift up to 40 pounds, stand on a hard surface for 3-6 hours, bending twisting, repetitive motions.
4. Experience in institutional food service operations and/or school foodservice helpful.
5. Must complete Serve Safe course and pass exam with 70% accuracy or higher within 1 year of hire date.
6. Previous knowledge of point of sale experience preferred.
7. Ability to work independently and take initiative to complete job duties within the contracted hours.
8. Must be able to work independently and manage their time efficiently.
9. Demonstrated experience and proficiency working with a culturally, ethnically, racially and socioeconomically diverse school community is preferred.

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.

Responsible To:
Nutrition Services Manager

Compensation / Benefits:
According to contractual agreement (based on 2025-26 contract)
Nutrition Services Associate: $19.45 – 21.87 Hourly

If benefit eligible, benefits are available to new employees effective the first day of active employment. Benefits include medical insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, long term disability insurance, sick-leave, state pension plan, tax-deferred retirement savings account, and flexible spending account. Some employee groups also receive vacation, holidays or personal leave. Benefit information is available at Employee Benefits - Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan ISD 196

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer
As required by Title IX and other state and federal nondiscrimination laws, District 196 does not discriminate in employment or in any of its education programs and activities, including vocational opportunities, on the basis of sex, race, religion, color, creed, national origin, marital status, familial status, disability, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, membership or activity in a local human rights commission, age or genetic information. District 196 provides equal access to designated youth groups.