Nutrition Services Associate Elementary 5.5 hours/day

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

About the role

Comply with the food service manager's instructions on production, preparation, and service of food. Follow department standards to account for meals (reimbursement and à la carte sales). Adhere to food service manager's instructions for clean-up of the kitchen, serving area, cafeteria, and dishroom. Maintain standards of safety in handling, preparation, storing, and serving food. Operate 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. Reports to the Nutrition Services Manager.

Responsibilities

• Follow food service manager’s instructions for food production, preparation, and service
• Account for meals (reimbursement and à la carte sales) according to department standards
• 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
• Work efficiently and collaboratively with other employees
• Attend job-related training classes and workshops
• Interact with students in a positive and professional manner
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• High school graduate or GED equivalent
• 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 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 and manage time efficiently
• Demonstrated experience and proficiency 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 the 2026-27 contractual agreement).

Benefits

If benefit-eligible, benefits are available to new employees effective the first day of active employment. Benefits 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)

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