Food Service Assistant I

Independent School District 272 Eden Prairie; United States; On-site; USD 43,000 - 62,000; Part time

Job summary

Independent School District 272 Eden Prairie is seeking a Food Service Assistant I to support Prairie View Elementary. The role works within a school environment, coordinating with staff and students to maintain a safe, clean, and engaging food service area.

Hours are 10:00 AM to 2:30 PM, 178 days per year, with six paid holidays. A high school diploma, basic cooking skills, and food safety knowledge are required.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Knowledge of standard cooking skills.
• Proper food handling and sanitation.
• Demonstrate aptitude for successful performance of tasks
• Ability to interact with staff in a cooperative and positive manner
• Some food preparation might be required

Skills

Cooking skills

Food safety

Interpersonal skills

Aptitude

Food prep

Education

High school graduate or equivalent

Job description

• Date Posted:
  9/16/2026
  
• Date Available:
  08/31/2026
  

FOOD SERVICE ASSISTANT I

Are you interested in working a few hours a day but want to be available for your family in the morning and afternoon hours? If so, working as a Food Service Assistant is the perfect opportunity for you. In this position you will work with both food service staff and students in a fun, engaging, learning, and supportive environment. And, this position allows you to follow the school calendar during the school year, so you can rest assured knowing your schedule is the same as your student's schedule. Come learn about food service and grow along with us. We know you will enjoy working here, and you'll enjoy being part of something that is making a difference in our world - our children.

POSITION:

Food Service Assistant I

LOCATION:

Prairie View Elementary

CLASSIFICATION:

4.5

RATE OF PAY:

$22.38

HOURS PER DAY:

4.5

START & ENDING TIME:

10:00 AM - 2:30 PM

WORKING DAYS PER YEAR:

178

PAID HOLIDAYS:

6

QUALIFICATIONS DESIRED:

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Knowledge of standard cooking skills.
• Proper food handling and sanitation.
• Demonstrate aptitude for successful performance of tasks
• Ability to interact with staff in a cooperative and positive manner
• Some food preparation might be required

TESTING REQUIRED:

All job offers from Eden Prairie Schools are conditioned upon passing a pre-employment criminal background check and ISD 272 School Board approval. Offers for these positions will also be conditioned upon passing a pre-employment physical abilities test.

This position will remain open for 30 days or until filled; however, applicants are encouraged to submit their applications as soon as possible as the review process will begin right away.

EDEN PRAIRIE SCHOOLS IS AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Eden Prairie Public Schools is committed to providing equal opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment in accordance with all applicable Equal Opportunity laws, directives and regulations of Federal, State and Local governing bodies or agencies. Eden Prairie Public Schools does not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, membership or activity in a local commission, disability, sexual orientation or age.