Nutrition Service Worker

South Washington County Schools; Cottage Grove (MN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement plan

Employee assistance program

Job summary

South Washington County Schools is seeking a Nutrition Service Worker at East Ridge High School to assist with meal preparation, serving, and maintaining a clean food service site.

Hours are 9:30 am to 2:30 pm, about 5 hours daily, with starting wage of $22.31 per hour. The role includes cashier duties, HACCP adherence, and customer service to students and staff.

Qualifications

• Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Complete ServSafe training within 1 year of employment.
• Able to lift 50 pounds.
• Able to work independently.
• Positive teamwork skills.
• Ability to perform routine computer functions, including email, Internet, and Microsoft Word.
• Prompt, regular, and reliable attendance.
• Ability to pass Nutrition Services fitness for duty test.
• Ability to provide quality customer service to students, parents, coworkers, supervisors, and the community in a positive and responsive way.
• Demonstrates an appreciation of diversity in all interactions and job functions.
• High School diploma or equivalent
• Experience in a food service environment
• Knowledge of food production, serving and clean-up skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in food preparation as assigned.
• Serve food in the correct portions by adhering to records and recipes.
• Set up food on serving lines in a timely manner.
• Adhere to HACCP plan.
• Follow all SOPs.
• Follow sanitation and safety processes and standards.
• Wash, sanitize, and store kitchen equipment and utensils.
• Perform cashier duties as assigned.
• Support and promote the meal programs offered at the site.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

ServSafe trained

Customer service

Teamwork

Lifts 50 pounds

Computer literacy

Education

High School diploma

Tools

Microsoft Word

Job description

Position

Nutrition Service Worker -Dishwashing/Cashier

Location

East Ridge High School

Hours

9:30am - 2:30 pm

5 hours/day

Wage Information

Starting at $22.31

Enrollment

2131

Available For Bidding

September 1st, 2026 to September 7th, 2026 @ 4:00 p.m.

Anticipated Start Date

September 9th, 2026

BENEFITS

SoWashCo Schools offers a comprehensive benefits program designed to support our employees. If eligible our benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as life insurance, supplemental life insurance, dependent life insurance, and long-term disability coverage. We also offer voluntary plans such as accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, and identity protection, along with flexible spending accounts, an Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and retirement plans. These benefits reflect our commitment to supporting your health and well-being.

Visit our benefits page for more detailed information.

POSITION SUMMARY

Position is responsible for tasks related to all aspects of preparing and serving school meals and maintaining/cleaning the food service site.

PRIMARY JOB FUNCTIONS

• Assist in food preparation as assigned.
• Serve food in the correct portions by adhering to the technician's records and standardized recipes.
• Set up food on serving lines in a timely manner.
• Adhere to the District's HACCP (Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points) plan.
• Follow all SOP's (Standard Operating Procedures).
• Follow all sanitation and safety processes and standards.
• Wash, sanitize, and store kitchen equipment and utensils according to district processes.
• Perform cashier duties based on defined procedures, when assigned.
• Support and promote the meal programs offered at the site.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS (EDUCATION, LICENSE, EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES)

Required

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Complete ServSafe training within 1 year of employment.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds.
• Ability to work independently.
• Positive teamwork skills.
• Ability to perform routine computer functions, including email, Internet, and Microsoft Word.
• Prompt, regular, and reliable attendance
• Ability to pass Nutrition Services fitness for duty test.
• Ability to provide quality customer service to students, parents, co-workers, supervisors, and the community in a positive and responsive way that is consistently welcoming and enhances effective work relationships.
• Demonstrates an appreciation of diversity in all interactions and job functions.

Desired

• High School degree or equivalent education.
• Experience in a food service environment.
• Knowledge of food production, serving and clean-up skills.

https://www.sowashco.org/about-us/news/article/:board/news/post/celebrating-sowashco-schools-lunch-heroes-and-looking-for-more-heroes-to-join-our-team

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