Nutrition Assistant

JORDAN CREEK ELEMENTARY; West Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

West Des Moines Community Schools’ Jordan Creek Elementary is seeking a part-time Nutrition Assistant to support meal preparation, serve students, and perform cashiering duties. The role requires following food safety standards and maintaining a clean, welcoming dining area.

Work days are approximately 4.5 hours, 8:30 am to 1:00 pm, with immediate starting date. Applicants must complete the district application and will be contacted for interviews.

Qualifications

• Part-time school cafeteria role.
• Includes meal prep, service and cashier duties.

Responsibilities

• Assist with meal preparation and service.
• Operate POS and maintain cleanliness and safety guidelines.

Job description

Nutrition Assistant

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Job Details

Job ID: 5947366

Application Deadline: Oct 09, 2026 5:00 PM (Central Standard Time)

Posted: Oct 01, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Address: 4105 Fuller Road, West Des Moines, Iowa

4.5 hr/day,8:30 am - 1 pm.

Under the direction of the Nutrition Lead and Kitchen Manager, the Nutrition Assistant assists with meal preparation and service, operates kitchen equipment, performs cashiering duty point of sale (POS) operations and cleaning and sanitation tasks. This position upholds high standards of customer service, food safety, and cleanliness to create a positive dining experience for students and staff while ensuring compliance with local, state and federal meal pattern requirements.

Selection Procedure:

Applicants with completed application will be screened for the interview process. If you are selected for an interview, you will receive a call or email from the person involved with the hiring process. You will receive an email notification if you are not selected for an interview.

AA/EEO Employer

Position Type: Part-Time

Salary: $17.66 Per Hour

Job Categories:

Support Staff > Food Service

Equal Opportunity Employer

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Contact Information

• Jaclyn Burns , Kitchen Manager
• VALLEY SOUTHWOODS FRESHMN HIGH
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]