Nutrition Services Assistant

Duluth Public Schools; Duluth (MN); On-site; USD 19,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

Duluth Public Schools is seeking a Nutrition Services Assistant at Congdon Elementary School to support meal preparation and service under the Site Manager and cooks. This part-time role (15 hrs per week, Monday–Friday) starts at $16.31 per hour and involves setting up meals, maintaining sanitary conditions, and helping track meals and food records using the cash register and food service computer.

Join the Duluth Public Schools team, where we work to inspire every student to achieve their

Qualifications

• Physical ability to handle large quantities of food.
• Freedom from contagious disease.
• Education/Experience equivalency may be accepted by the Food Service Department.
• Previous experience in the preparation, handling and servicing of large quantities of food is desirable.
• Knowledge of methods for preparing, cooking and serving foods in large quantities.
• Knowledge of simple record keeping and accounting.
• Knowledge of cleaning methods.
• Knowledge of kitchen utensils and their uses.
• Ability to get along with and to handle children.
• Ability to maintain harmonious relations with co-workers and other school personnel.
• Ability to read and write and to make simple arithmetic calculations.
• Basic computer operations.

Responsibilities

• Work under the supervision of the Site Manager and cooks coordinating meal preparation.
• Assist in the setup for meals and maintain sanitary conditions in preparation and serving areas.
• Assist the Site Manager in tracking meals and food records using the cash register and food service computer.

Skills

Food handling

Health clearance

Education/Experience equivalency

Experience with large quantities

Food preparation methods

Record keeping

Cleaning methods

Kitchen utensils

Child interaction

Team relations

Literacy and arithmetic

Basic computer skills

Job description

• Position Type:
  Child Nutrition/ Nutrition Service Assistant
  
• Date Posted:
  10/29/2026
  
• Closing Date:
  11/05/2026
  

Nutrition Services Assistant
Congdon Elementary School
15 hrs per week | Monday - Friday
Starting Wage: $16.31/hr
Join the Duluth Public Schools team, where we work to inspireevery studentto achieve their potential and prepare students to leadproductive, fulfilling lives.
Summary:
Duluth Public Schools is seeking an individual to work under the supervision of the Site Manager and also receives direction from cooks charged with the coordination of meal preparation by providing assistance in the preparation and serving of food items. Performs a variety of activities involved in the set up for meals, maintaining proper sanitary conditions in preparation and serving areas. Assists the Site Manager in the tracking of meals and food records through operating the cash register and food service computer.
Minimum qualifications:

• Physical ability to handle large quantities of food
• Freedom from contagious disease
• A combination of education and experience that may be accepted as equivalent by the Food Service Department
• Previous experience in the preparation, handling and servicing of large quantities of food is desirable
• Knowledge of the methods of preparing, cooking and serving foods in large quantities
• Knowledge of simple record keeping and accounting
• Knowledge of cleaning methods
• Knowledge of kitchen utensils and their uses
• Ability to get along with and to handle children
• Ability to maintain harmonious relations with co-workers and other school personnel
• Ability to read and write and to make simple arithmetic calculations
• Basic computer operations

Contact Information:
If you have any questions, please contact Human Resources at 218-336-8722 or email noncerthr@isd709.o rg