Nutrition Assistant
Do you believe good meals start with quality ingredients and a little extra care? Do you enjoy working with fresh food, and being around kids who appreciate a warm smile with their lunch? If so, we'd love to welcome you to our kitchen!
At Wayzata Public Schools, our dedicated Nutrition team is on a mission: to plan, prepare, and serve wholesome, scratch-made meals that fuel student success, nourishing their minds, bodies, and sense of belonging. We don't cut corners; we clean, chop, season, and cook meals the way they're meant to be made: from scratch and with care.
We're looking for a Nutrition Assistant who takes pride in the process and finds joy in a fast-paced, purpose-driven environment. Whether you're prepping fresh produce or connecting with students in the lunch line, your work helps create a school day filled with energy, comfort, and community.
Your Role Will Include:
- Preparing, portioning, and serving food items according to standardized recipes and daily schedules.
- Assisting with setup, cleanup, and sanitation of food service areas, ensuring safe and efficient operations.
- Use the point-of-sale (POS) system to check out students efficiently and accurately.
- Collaborating with team members and supervisors to maintain a positive, productive work environment and deliver high-quality service.
- Supporting food service for special school or community events as needed.
- Attending required training and following district and department policies and procedures.
- Communicating effectively with supervisors and reporting any operational or safety concerns promptly.
- Performing other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
- High School Diploma or GED.
- Previous experience in an institutional kitchen setting.
- Experience with quantity food production.
- Basic math and computational skills.
- Ability to communicate clearly and follow instructions.
- Competency with institutional food service equipment.
- All new food service employees must pass a district-arranged pre-placement physical examination.
- Successful completion of background check.
Salary and Benefits:
- Starting at $24.18/hour.
- This position is not health or dental benefit eligible.
Location & Shift Times:
- Oakwood Elementary, 5 hours/day (8:00am - 1:00pm).
- Plymouth Creek Elementary, 3.25 hours/day (9:45am - 1:00pm).
- Sunset Hill Elementary, 4 hours/day (9:30am - 1:30pm).
- Central Middle School, 4.25 hours/day (10:00am - 2:15pm).
- East Middle School, 4.75 hours/day (9:15am - 2:00pm).
- East Middle School, 3 hours/day (11:00am - 2:00pm).
Whether you're experienced or just starting out, we'll provide the training, support, and community you need to grow. You'll make a difference every single day, one scratch-made meal at a time.
Be part of something bigger. Be part of the Wayzata Nutrition team.