25-26 Nutrition Services Associates

Lewis Central Community School District is looking for part-time school-year and varied hour Nutrition Services Associates. Positions are available at all buildings and placement will be determined through interview with the Nutrition Services Director. 

POSITION TITLE:    Nutrition Services Associate

FLSA:                      Part-Time, Hourly, Non-Exempt

REPORTS TO:         Nutrition Services Manager

Summary: 

Maintains the District’s school facilities in such a state of operating excellence that they present no problems or interruptions to the educational program.

Basic Duties (not all inclusive):

• Prepares foods and service areas under direction of the manager or cook

• Provides service to students and staff during breakfast and lunch service

• Use various pieces of kitchen equipment such as dish machines, slicers, choppers, ovens, and other cooking equipment 

• Cleans kitchen equipment, kitchen area, lunchroom, and other work areas

• Cross trains in all areas of the kitchen (cashier, dishwasher, prep cook, etc.)

• Other duties may be assigned

Qualifications:

Education: High School diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred but not required

Experience: Previous food service experience preferred but not required (additional pay given for verified relatable experience)

Hours/Schedule: Nutrition Services Associates are part-time employees and are scheduled between 3-6.5 hours per day. This position is expected to work all student days (approximately 177 days). Nutrition Services Associates may be required to attend professional development sessions on non-student days as well.

Rate of pay: The current base rate for nutrition services associates is $14.00 per hour. Depending on previous work experience or any relatable education or certifications you may hold, this rate could increase by $1.00 to $2.00 more per hour. Final determination of applicants individual starting pay rate will be determined by the Business Office/HR.

Benefits: As a part-time school-year employee scheduled daily Monday through Friday on student attendance days, this position is eligible for a $20,000 life insurance policy at no cost and has the option to enroll in a few supplemental insurance programs (vision, accident/critical illness). All staff are automatically enrolled from day one, in the state sponsored retirement program, IPERS. The District contributes 9.44% of your wages to this. IPERS requires that you contribute 6.29% of your wages.

Paid Leaves/Holidays: The District offers both paid sick leave and paid personal leave along with 5 paid holidays for part-time school-year employees; Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, New Year’s Day, and Memorial Day. Only part-time school-year custodians are eligible for paid leaves and holidays.