Food Service/Nutrition Assistant

Nutrition Services  |  Math and Science Academy (MSA)  |  Post Date: 07/20/2026  |  Available: 08/17/2026  |  Closing: Open Until Filled

Description

Position: Food Service/Nutrition Assistant

Location: Math and Science Academy

Hours: 10:45am - 2:00pm (2.5 hours/day), Monday-Friday, on applicable school days

Wage Information: $19.00 per hour

Enrollment: 1,300

Available For Application: Open until filled

Anticipated Start Date: 08/17/2026

Benefits

At MSA, we are committed to supporting our staff’s overall health and well-being. Positions working 20 hours or more per week are eligible for our comprehensive benefits package, which includes medical, dental, vision, life, and long-term disability coverage. We also offer voluntary options—such as accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, and identity protection—alongside flexible spending accounts, retirement plans, and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP). Learn more and explore career opportunities at careers.mnmsa.org. 

Position Summary

The Food Service/Nutrition Assistant supports daily meal service by operating the point-of-sale cash register, assisting with food preparation and serving, and maintaining a clean and sanitary cafeteria environment.

Primary Job Functions

• Accurately operate the school's computerized POS cash register system to process student breakfast and lunch transactions.

• Process student meal payments, add funds to student accounts, and reconcile the cash drawer at the end of each shift.

• Ensure all meals claimed by students meet state and federal reimbursement requirements.

• Assist with general food preparation, setting up serving lines, and serving appropriate food portions.

• Assist in cleaning cafeteria tables, washing kitchen equipment and utensils, and storing supplies.

• Maintain a clean, safe, and sanitary work environment in accordance with food safety standards.

• Provide quality, positive customer service to students, staff, and the community.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

All other duties as assigned. Miscellaneous Duties:

1. Promotes the MSA Mission and Vision in all communications and interactions.

2. Embodies MSA Core Values in daily activities.

3. Treats all students in an equitable manner.

Physical Job Requirements

Physical requirements associated with the position can be best summarized as follows:

Regularly required to sit, stand, walk, talk, hear, operate a computer and Point of Service (POS) devices, and reach with hands and arms; must routinely lift and/or carry up to 40-50 pounds and stand for extended periods. Duties are performed in a typical school food service setting, with minimal environmental hazards and risks associated with the nature of the work.

Job Specifications (Education, License, Experience, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)

Required:

• High school diploma or equivalent education.

• Able to read and write in English.

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

• Attend and complete 4 hours of annual training related to food safety, sanitation, and POS operations.

• Ability to work independently.

• Strong math skills and basic computer/POS literacy.

• Ability to lift/carry up to 40-50 pounds and stand for extended periods.

• Ability to pass a criminal background check.

Desired:

• Previous cashiering, money-handling, or customer service experience, ideally in a school or institutional food service setting.

• Knowledge of food production, serving, and clean-up procedures.

• Attend the Back-to-School Workshop/Training and applicable staff meetings each school year.

Equal Opportunity Employer

MSA does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, affectional preference, disability, genetic testing, age (except as required by law), marital status or status with regards to public assistance. Individuals will not be excluded from employment rights, participation in, or be denied the benefits of, or be otherwise subjected to discrimination under any program, service, or activity under the provisions of any and all applicable federal, state, and local laws against discrimination. MSA prohibits the harassment of any employee or job applicant.