School Nutrition Services Associate - Safe Food Service

Saint Paul Public Schools; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 25,003 - 27,428; Full time

Job summary

Saint Paul Public Schools is hiring Nutrition Services Assistants for the 2026‑27 school year. The NSA position provides support to Nutrition Center and school food service operations with entry-level duties including customer service, food safety, cooking, and service.

The role operates under supervision of Nutrition Services Supervisors. It is a 10-month position with variable weekly hours and a wage range of $18.15 to $19.91 per hour, starting September 8, 2026.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to provide friendly customer service.
• Working knowledge of food safety and sanitation guidelines.
• Experience with cooking, food prep, and kitchen cleanliness.
• Ability to operate dish machines and basic kitchen equipment.
• Familiarity with point of sale systems and compliance requirements.
• Able to read/write English at least to 9th grade level and perform simple arithmetic.

Responsibilities

• Adheres to district procedures, regulations and sanitation guidelines.
• Receives, handles, prepares, cooks and stores food and supplies.
• Maintains a clean and safe kitchen, cafeteria and work environment.
• Operates dish machines, sinks and cleans kitchen equipment.
• Works with simple logs, records and reports as needed.
• Participates in meetings, trainings, and staff development.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Customer service

Food safety

Cooking

Dishwashing

Point of sale

English literacy

Basic arithmetic

Time management

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Job description

Saint Paul Public Schools is hiring Nutrition Services Assistants for the 2026‑27 school year. The NSA position provides support to Nutrition Center and school food service operations with entry-level duties including customer service, food safety, cooking, and service.

The role operates under supervision of Nutrition Services Supervisors. It is a 10-month position with variable weekly hours and a wage range of $18.15 to $19.91 per hour, starting September 8, 2026.