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.