Student Nutrition Assistant - 7.5 hours

De Soto Unified School Dist; Shawnee (KS); On-site; USD 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent benefits package

Job summary

De Soto Unified School Dist is seeking a Student Nutrition Assistant at Prairie Ridge Elementary School for the 2026-2027 school year. Shift hours are 7.5 hours per day, 6:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., with duties including food prep, serving students and staff, and sanitation.

Starting salary is $15.60/hour, commensurate with experience. Benefits are described in the district’s information page. Anticipated start date is August 14, 2026, with employment contingent on required screenings and tests.

Qualifications

• Must pass standardized strength & agility testing requiring lifting up to 50 pounds.
• Completion of Food Basics Safety Class within 2 months of hire.
• Must have a current TB test (or provide test results if recent); cost borne by employee.
• Must submit pre-employment physical prior to first day of work.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Job description

Student Nutrition Assistant

Prairie Ridge Elementary School

2026-2027 School Year

Shift Hours: 7.5 hours per day, 6:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

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

Anticipated Start date

August 14th, 2026

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