Nutrition Services Associate- Elementary 4.5 hours/day

4.5 hours per day during school-day hours. Position begins at the start of the 2026-27 school year.

About the role

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

Responsible to Nutrition Services Manager.

Responsibilities

• Follow food service manager’s instructions on food production, preparation, and service
• Adhere to department standards for meal accounting (reimbursement and ala carte sales)
• Perform clean-up of kitchen, serving area, cafeteria, and dishroom as directed
• Maintain safety standards in food handling, preparation, storage, and service
• Operate computerized point-of-sale equipment for student meal processing
• Collaborate effectively with other employees
• Attend required job-related training classes and workshops
• Engage with students in a positive and professional manner
• Perform additional duties as assigned

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED
• Basic arithmetic, reading, and writing skills
• Ability to safely lift up to 40 pounds, stand on hard surfaces for 3–6 hours, and perform bending, twisting, and repetitive motions
• Experience in institutional or school food service is helpful
• Must complete Serve Safe course and pass exam with 70% accuracy or higher within one year of hire
• Previous point-of-sale experience preferred
• Ability to work independently and manage time efficiently
• Demonstrated experience working with a culturally, ethnically, racially, and socioeconomically diverse school community is preferred

Pay

Nutrition Services Associate: $20.91 – $23.42 per hour (based on 2026-27 contractual agreement).

Benefits

If benefit-eligible, benefits begin on the first day of active employment and may include:

• Medical and dental insurance
• Life insurance and long-term disability insurance
• Sick leave
• State pension plan
• Tax-deferred retirement savings account
• Flexible spending account
• Vacation, holidays, or personal leave (for some employee groups)

More information is available at Employee Benefits - Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan ISD 196.