Child Nutrition - Nutrition Services Assistant - District Wide

Nutrition Services Assistant

Join the Duluth Public Schools team, where we work to inspire every student to achieve their potential and prepare students to lead productive, fulfilling lives.

Summary: Duluth Public Schools is seeking an individual to work under the supervision of the Site Manager and also receives direction from cooks charged with the coordination of meal preparation by providing assistance in the preparation and serving of food items. Performs a variety of activities involved in the set up for meals, maintaining proper sanitary conditions in preparation and serving areas. Assists the Site Manager in the tracking of meals and food records through operating the cash register and food service computer.

Minimum qualifications:

• Physical ability to handle large quantities of food
• Freedom from contagious disease
• A combination of education and experience that may be accepted as equivalent by the Food Service Department
• Previous experience in the preparation, handling and servicing of large quantities of food is desirable
• Knowledge of the methods of preparing, cooking and serving foods in large quantities
• Knowledge of simple record keeping and accounting
• Knowledge of cleaning methods
• Knowledge of kitchen utensils and their uses
• Ability to get along with and to handle children
• Ability to maintain harmonious relations with co-workers and other school personnel
• Ability to read and write and to make simple arithmetic calculations
• Basic computer operations

In addition to rewarding career opportunities, Duluth Public Schools offers an excellent benefit package to employees who are hired into positions scheduled to work 24 hours/week or more.