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 $23.03 -$23.53/hour depending on location. 
• This position is not health or dental benefit eligible.

Location & Shift Times: 

• Wayzata High School, 5.0 hours/day (9:15am - 2:15pm), 4.0 hours/day (10:30am - 2:30pm and 11:00am - 3:00pm), 4.25 hours/day (9:45am-2:00pm).
• Kimberly Lane Elementary, 3.5 hours/day (10:00am - 1:30pm).
• North Woods Elementary, 5.5 hours/day (7:15am - 12:45pm). 
• Oakwood Elementary, 5.75 hours/day (Approximate start and end time: 7:15am - 1:00pm).
• Birchview Elementary,  4.25 hours/day ( 9:15am - 1:30pm).

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.