Nutrition Service Employee - 3.5 hours/day

Mounds View Public Schools; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Mounds View Public Schools is seeking a Nutrition Service Employee to support school meal operations. The role runs Monday through Friday with a 3.5 hour daily schedule, starting September 8, 2026.

Pay is $20.02 per hour, with additional pay based on certification levels held under the Nutrition Services Labor Agreement. Responsibilities include assembling food supplies, assisting with preparation, serving meals, cleaning equipment, and supporting the Kitchen Manager.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• SNA Level I certification to be obtained within 1 year of hire.

Responsibilities

• Assemble food supplies and measure ingredients for meals.
• Assist with food preparation according to Kitchen Manager instructions.
• Help ship food to other locations when needed.
• Clean food service equipment and service areas; wash dishes and utensils.
• Set up serving line, gather carts, trays, napkins and utensils for customers.
• Assist with sandwiches, desserts, salads and other items.
• Serve meals to customers.
• If needed, assist Kitchen Manager/Assistant Kitchen Manager.
• Attend workshops and trainings for growth and development.

Skills

Follow directions

Sanitation knowledge

Kitchen equipment use

Food preparation basics

Education

High school diploma

SNA Level I certification

Job description

Position: Nutrition Service Employee

Work Schedule

Monday thru Friday, 3.50 hours per day

Start Date

September 8, 2026

Pay

$20.02/hour (Plus additional pay based on certification levels held per the Nutrition Services Labor Agreement)

Benefits

Medical, Dental and Paid Time Off in accordance with the Nutrition Services Summary of Benefits

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Ability to obtain SNA Level I certification within 1 year of hire

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Ability to understand and follow oral and written directions
• Knowledge of sanitation and safety practices related to handling and serving food
• Ability to use standard kitchen equipment, utensils and measurements
• Knowledge of basic food preparation including washing, cutting and assembling food items and ingredients

Physical Requirements

• Continuously stand, reach with one or both hands, lift up to 15 pounds; frequently twist, lift up to 40 pounds, push and pull up to 15 pounds; occasionally crouch, kneel, stoop, lift up to 50 pounds.

Job Responsibilities

• Assemble food supplies, measure ingredients and assist with preparation of meals according to specifications from the Kitchen Manager or Assistant Kitchen Manager.
• Assist with preparation of food for shipping to other locations.
• Clean all food service equipment and preparation and service areas; wash dishes, pots, pans and utensils used in preparation and service of meal.
• Set up serving line and gather carts, trays, napkins and utensils; place items in proper location for customers.
• Assist with preparation of sandwiches, desserts, salads and other items.
• Serve food to customers.
• If needed per the Manager of Nutrition Services, assume duties of Kitchen Manager or Assistant Kitchen Manager.
• Attend workshops, in-services, conferences or organizational meetings for continued professional growth and training.
• Other duties as assigned.