Secondary Nutrition Services Associate - 5 hours/day

Independent School District 196; Rosemount (MN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking educational institution as a Secondary Nutrition Services Associate! This role offers a chance to contribute to the well-being of students by ensuring quality food service during school hours. You will be responsible for food preparation, service, and maintaining cleanliness in the kitchen and cafeteria. Ideal candidates should have a high school diploma or GED, basic skills in arithmetic, reading, and writing, and the ability to lift up to 40 pounds. This position provides a supportive environment where you can thrive while making a positive impact on the school community. Don't miss this opportunity to be part of an essential team dedicated to student nutrition!

Benefits

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Long-term disability insurance

Sick leave

State pension plan

Tax-deferred retirement savings account

Flexible spending account

Vacation

Holidays

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required for applicants.
• Basic skills in arithmetic, reading, and writing are essential.

Responsibilities

• Comply with food service manager's instructions for food production and service.
• Work efficiently with other employees and interact positively with students.

Skills

Basic arithmetic skills

Reading skills

Writing skills

Ability to lift up to 40 pounds

Time management

Experience in food service operations

Point of sale experience

Ability to work independently

Cultural competence

Education

High school graduate or GED

Tools

Computerized point of sale equipment

Job description

Secondary Nutrition Services Associate - 5 hours/day
JobID: 20718

• Date Posted:
  2/25/2025
• Location:
  Districtwide
• Closing Date:
  03/03/2025

Position Type:
Nutrition Services/ Nutrition Services Associate

Description:
5 hrs./day, during school day hours

Effective Date of Employment:
ASAP

Application Deadlines:
March 3, 2025 – 4:00 p.m.

Application Procedures:
Internal Candidates and External Candidates: Apply on-line at www.district196.org

Qualifications:

1. Applicants must be a high school graduate or hold GED.
2. Basic arithmetic, reading, and writing skills.
3. Ability to safely lift up to 40 pounds, stand on a hard surface for 3-6 hours, bending, twisting, and repetitive motions.
4. Experience in institutional food service operations and/or school foodservice helpful.
5. Must complete Serve Safe course and pass exam with 70% accuracy or higher within 1 year of hire date.
6. Previous knowledge of point of sale experience preferred.
7. Ability to work independently and take initiative to complete job duties within the contracted hours.
8. Must be able to manage their time efficiently.
9. Demonstrated experience working with a culturally, ethnically, racially, and socioeconomically diverse school community is preferred.

Job Summary:

1. Comply with food service manager's instruction on production, preparation, and service of food.
2. Comply with department standards to account for meals (reimbursement and ala carte sales).
3. Comply with food service manager's instruction on clean-up of kitchen, serving area, cafeteria, and dishroom.
4. Comply with standards of safety in handling, preparation, storing, and serving food.
5. Work on computerized point of sale equipment to process students through breakfast and lunch lines.
6. Work efficiently and cooperate with other employees.
7. Attend job-related training classes and workshops.
8. Interact with students in a positive and professional manner.
9. Other duties as assigned.

Responsible To:
Nutrition Services Manager

Compensation / Benefits:
According to contractual agreement (based on 2025-26 contract)
Nutrition Services Associate: $19.45 – 21.87 Hourly
If benefit eligible, benefits are available to new employees effective the first day of active employment. Benefits include medical insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, long-term disability insurance, sick-leave, state pension plan, tax-deferred retirement savings account, and flexible spending account. Some employee groups also receive vacation, holidays, or personal leave. Benefit information is available at Employee Benefits - Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan ISD 196.

Equal Opportunity Employer
As required by Title IX and other state and federal nondiscrimination laws, District 196 does not discriminate in employment or in any of its education programs and activities, including vocational opportunities, on the basis of sex, race, religion, color, creed, national origin, marital status, familial status, disability, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, membership or activity in a local human rights commission, age or genetic information. District 196 provides equal access to designated youth groups.

The Director of Human Resources, Shelly Monson (651-423-7859 –[e-mail]) is the designated Title IX Coordinator and has also been designated to respond to employment-related inquiries regarding the district’s non-discrimination policies.