Nutrition Services Assistant - Denfeld

Duluth Public Schools; Duluth (MN); On-site; USD 19,286 - 26,174; Part time

Job summary

Duluth Public Schools is seeking a Nutrition Services Assistant for Denfeld High School to support meal preparation and service. Work involves assisting with setup, sanitation, and basic food service tasks under the supervision of the Site Manager and cooks.

Responsibilities include helping track meals and food records using the cash register and food service computer, ensuring clean and safe service areas, and interacting positively with students and staff.

Qualifications

• Able 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

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation and serving of food items under supervision.
• Set up for meals and maintain sanitary conditions in preparation and serving areas.
• Assist the Site Manager in tracking meals and food records through operating the cash register and the food service computer.

Skills

Reading and writing

Basic arithmetic

Basic computer operations

Interpersonal skills with children

Tools

Cash register

Food service computer

Job description

Nutrition Services Assistant Denfeld High School 23.75 hrs per week | Monday - Friday Starting Wage: $16.31/hr

Join the Duluth Public Schools team, where we work to inspire every student to achieve their potential and prepare students to lead productive, fulfilling lives.

• Position Type: Child Nutrition/ Nutrition Service Assistant
• Date Posted: 3/2/2026
• Location: Denfeld High School
• Closing Date: 08/04/2026

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.

• 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