What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nutrition Services Assistant (4 hours) position at South St. Paul Public Schools?
- Assemble, prepare, and serve food items according to child nutrition guidelines, standardized recipes and directions from the Cook Manager.
- Wash, rinse, and sanitize dishes, pots and pans, and other items in dish room using procedures established in HACCP plans.
- Rotate working in serving area, cashiering, food prep and dish room as assigned.
- Clean and handle food properly using procedures established in HACCP plans.
- Monitor meal components and claim meals for reimbursement that adhere to federal guidelines.
- Utilize safety measures as it pertains to use and operation of equipment in the kitchen including utensils, knives, and other equipment
- Represent a positive public relations environment with customers
- Attend education classes, training classes and or workshops as required
- Other duties as assigned
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Demonstrated prompt, regular and reliable attendance
- Excellent customer service skills
- Ability to work well with others
- Experience with high volume, scratch food preparation and service
- Ability to perform routine computer functions, including the use of email, Internet navigation and Microsoft Word
JobID: 3895
Position Type:
Nutrition Services/Nutrition Assistant
Nutrition Services/Nutrition Assistant
Date Posted:
10/1/2025
10/1/2025
Location:
Lincoln Center Elementary School
Lincoln Center Elementary School
Effective immediately, the Human Resources Department will accept online applications for the position of Nutrition Services Assistant at Lincoln Center Elementary school. The position works 4.0 hours per day; student-contact days only. Rate of pay is $18.63 per hour; Independent-Nutrition Services Group.
Benefits are prorated for Part-Time Employees. 50% District Contribution.
Application Process: To be considered for the position, submit online application at www.sspps.org. Posting will remain open until filled.
Job Summary:
Perform a variety of assigned tasks in the dish room, serving and cashiering under established rules, policies and procedures.
Job Functions
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear, stoop, lift, use hands for fingering, grasping and feeling, wrists, hands and/or fingers for repetitive motions. The employee is occasionally required to kneel, reach, stand, walk and climb stairs. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. The employee is occasionally required to lift and/or move up to and over 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision and the ability to adjust focus.
Benefits at South St. Paul Public Schools:
HealthPartners coverage for medical and dental
403(b) retirement with district match
PERA (Public Employees Retirement Association) benefits
Flexible spending accounts
Paid time off and leave benefits
Salary : $19
