Nutrition Services Associate - Elementary 4 hours/day

4 hrs./day, during school day hours. Effective date of employment: beginning of the 2026-27 school year. Application deadline: August 18, 2026 – 4:00 p.m.

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).
• Clean 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 with team members and work efficiently.
• Attend required job-related training and workshops.
• Engage with students in a positive and professional manner.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school graduate or GED.
• Basic arithmetic, reading, and writing skills.
• Ability to safely lift up to 40 pounds, stand for 3-6 hours, and perform bending, twisting, and repetitive motions.
• Experience in institutional food service operations and/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 knowledge of point-of-sale systems preferred.
• Ability to work independently, take initiative, 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 hourly (based on 2026-27 contractual agreement).

Benefits

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
• Flexible spending account
• Vacation, holidays, or personal leave (for some employee groups)

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

About the organization

District 196 is a Minnesota public school district serving over 29,000 students and 160,000 residents in Rosemount, Apple Valley, Eagan, Burnsville, Coates, Empire, Inver Grove Heights, Lakeville, and Vermillion Township. As the third-largest school district in Minnesota and a top employer in Dakota County, District 196 has been recognized on Forbes' list of America's Best-in-State Employers.

The district operates 20 elementary schools, six middle schools, four high schools, an optional School of Environmental Studies, an Area Learning Center, a K-12 special education school, and programs for young adults ages 18-22. It also provides early childhood and Adult Basic Education services through three learning centers, along with extensive community education programs.

The district’s mission is to educate, develop, and inspire students for lifelong success, guided by core values of student-centered learning, empathy, integrity, and high expectations. Its vision is to provide experiences that honor diverse needs and cultures while engaging students in academics, arts, and athletics (Triple A philosophy).