School Nutrition Assistant at St. Louis Park Public Schools

Overview

Title: School Nutrition Assistant Department: School Nutrition Location: St. Louis Park Public Schools, Minnesota

Salary Range: $18.20 - $22.90 per hour Employee Group: School Nutrition Prepared Date: July 2025

Reports to: Nutrition Supervisor FTE / FLSA Status: 30 hours per week, 10 months, nonexempt

• Assists in preparing, cooking, and serving food in school cafeterias or central School District kitchen.

• Operates specialized food service equipment.
• Assists in food production, service, and/or cleanup tasks as assigned.
• Receives and unpacks food and supplies.
• Cleans and maintains food service equipment and facilities.
• Participates in ongoing professional training.
• Observes safety and security procedures; reports potentially unsafe conditions.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Ability to identify and resolve problems in a timely manner.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to communicate well with others.
• Ability to exhibit objectivity and openness to others' views, give and welcome feedback, build positive team spirit, support team objectives.
• Ability to follow policies and procedures.
• Ability to prioritize and plan work activities and use time efficiently.
• Ability to approach others in a tactful manner.
• Ability to follow instructions and respond to supervisor directions; take responsibility for actions.
• Ability to maintain a high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality when handling student, staff, and/or parent information.
• Ability to meet challenges with resourcefulness and suggest improvements.
• Basic computer skills preferred.

• Regularly stand, walk, use hands, reach with hands and arms, and speak or hear. Occasionally stoop, kneel, or crouch. Frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally up to 50 pounds.

• The work environment characteristics are representative of those encountered while performing essential functions. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Prior experience or training is preferred.

• No specific licenses or certifications required prior to employment.