Nutrition Services Associate - Secondary 5.5 hours/day

Description

Effective Date Of Employment: Beginning of the 2026-27 school year

Application Deadline: September 1, 2026 - 4:00 p.m.

Application Procedures: Apply on-line at www.district196.org

Qualifications

• High school graduate or GED holder
• Basic arithmetic, reading, and writing skills
• Ability to safely lift up to 40 pounds, stand on a hard surface for 3-6 hours, bend, twist, and perform repetitive motions
• Experience in institutional food service operations and/or school foodservice helpful
• Must complete Serve Safe course and pass exam with 70% accuracy or higher within 1 year of hire date
• Previous knowledge of point of sale experience preferred
• Ability to work independently and take initiative to complete job duties within the contracted hours
• Able to work independently and manage time efficiently
• Demonstrated experience and proficiency working with a culturally, ethnically, racially, and socioeconomically diverse school community is preferred

Job Summary

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.

Compensation / Benefits

Compensation: According to contractual agreement (based on 2026-27 contract)

Benefits: Medical insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, long term disability insurance, sick-leave, state pension plan, tax-deferred retirement savings account, flexible spending account

Some employee groups also receive vacation, holidays or personal leave.

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

Our Team

The team of dedicated educators is committed to the mission of Educating, developing, and inspiring our students for lifelong success.

Core Values: Student-centered, based in empathy and integrity to support the wellbeing of the whole person, and learning with high expectations for all.

Culture: An inclusive, engaging, and belonging environment for all students, inspiring a love of learning for all ages.

About the Role

As a member of the Nutrition Services team, you will play a crucial role in ensuring that students receive nutritious meals while maintaining high standards of food safety and quality.

Skills

Knowledge of institutional food service operations and/or school foodservice is helpful.

Experience with point of sale systems is preferred.

Ability to work independently and manage time efficiently is essential.

Proficiency in working with a diverse student body is preferred.

Benefits

Medical insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, long term disability insurance, sick-leave, state pension plan, tax-deferred retirement savings account, flexible spending account

Some employee groups also receive vacation, holidays or personal leave.

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

Schedule

5.5 hours/day, during school day hours

Pay

Negotiable based on the 2026-27 contract

Equal Opportunity Employer

As required by Title IX and other state and federal nondiscrimination laws, District 196 does not discriminate in employment or in any of its education programs and activities, including vocational opportunities, on the basis of sex, race, religion, color, creed, national origin, marital status, familial status, disability, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, membership or activity in a local human rights commission, age or genetic information.

District 196 provides equal access to designated youth groups.

The Director of Human Resources, Joel Milteer (651-423-7859 - joel.milteer@district196.org) is the designated Title IX Coordinator and has also been designated to respond to employment-related inquiries regarding the district's non-discrimination policies.

The Director of Elementary Education, Jeremy Sorenson (651-423-7782 - jeremy.sorenson@district196.org) and the Director of Secondary Education, Eric Hansen (651-423-7712 - eric.hansen@district196.org) have been designated to respond to student-related inquiries regarding the district's non-discrimination policies.

The Director of Special Education, Janet Fimmen (651-423-7629 - janet.fimmen@district196.org) has been designated to respond to inquiries concerning the rights of a student with a disability.

The mailing address for all directors is 3455 153rd Street W, Rosemount, MN 55068.

Title IX inquiries may also be referred to the Assistant Secretary of the US Office for Civil Rights (OCR).