Student Nutrition Assistant - 6 hours

De Soto Unified School Dist; Shawnee (KS); On-site; USD 18,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Belmont Elementary School in the De Soto Unified School Dist is hiring a Student Nutrition Assistant for the 2026-2027 school year. Shift runs 6 hours per day, 7:30 am - 1:30 pm, with duties including food preparation, serving students and staff, and maintaining sanitation.

Employee benefits and a starting wage of $15.60 per hour are offered. Completion of required safety classes and health standards is expected, with routine TB testing and pre-employment physicals as part of the process.

Qualifications

• Ability to follow recipes and instructions.
• Observes health and sanitation regulations.
• Attends Food Safety Basics Class as required.
• Receives, unpacks, stores and rotates food and supply stocks.

Responsibilities

• Prepares foods from recipes or instructions.
• Cleans and stores equipment.
• Serves food to students and staff.
• Washes and sanitizes dishes, serving areas, coolers and surfaces.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Student Nutrition Kitchen Manager.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Physical stamina

Job description

2026-2027 School Year

Student Nutrition Assistant

Belmont Elementary School

Shift Hours:

6 hours per day, 7:30 am - 1:30 pm

Position Function (include but are not limited to the following):

Prepares foods from recipes or instructions, cleans, and properly stores equipment. Observes health and sanitation regulations. Attend the Food Safety Basics Class as required. Receives, unpacks, stores and rotates food and supply stocks. Serves food to students and staff. Washes, and sanitizes dishes, serving areas, coolers, preparation surfaces and equipment. Perform other duties as assigned by the Student Nutrition Kitchen Manager.

Working Conditions:

Able to work harmoniously with others. Requires standing for long periods of time. Must pass standardized strength & agility testing requiring lifting up to 50 pounds. Completion of Food Basics Safety Class within 2 months of hire. Maintains high standards of sanitation and personal cleanliness. Have reliable references Effective communication skills, both verbal and written.

Starting Salary:

$15.60/hour - commensurate with experience

Benefits:

USD 232 offers an excellent benefits package! Visit our benefits page for more information.

Requirements

• All employees must have a current TB test (Tuberculosis). If you've had a recent TB Test (less than 12 months ago) we can accept a copy of your test results. If it's been more than 1 year ago, you will be required to obtain a new test. Employees are responsible for the cost of the test.
• Must pass standardized strength & agility testing requiring lifting up to 50 pounds.
• Must submit pre employment physical prior to first day of work