Nutrition Services Worker, Park Terrace Elementary

About Spring Lake Park Schools

Welcome to Spring Lake Park Schools! We are a vibrant school community serving about 6,200 students from the suburbs of Blaine, Fridley, and Spring Lake Park in the northern Minneapolis‑St. Paul metropolitan area. Our district purpose – “High expectations, high achievement for all. No excuses” – guides our focus to meet the unique and varied needs of each student.

The successful candidate will be an individual who is committed to our district’s values by providing exceptional customer service to our students, staff, and guests who dine in our cafeterias, following food safety and sanitation regulations, working well with others on a team, demonstrating a positive attitude, being a dependable team member, and being an ongoing learner.

Title: Part Time Nutrition Services Associate – entry level kitchen worker position
Location: Park Terrace Elementary
Hours: 5.25 hours/day; 8:45 – 2:00
Duty Days: 168 student‑contact days based on the school‑year calendar;
September – June, plus two training days in August
Start Date: January 12, 2026
Rate of Pay: $20.30/hr, with a $1.00 hour differential for Certified Food Manager certification and longevity pay ranging from $1.50 to $2.75/hr.

• Serve over 300 breakfasts and 400 lunches per day to K‑4 students.
• Perform duties assigned by the kitchen manager, including food prep, serving, cashiering, and operating a dish machine.
• Maintain a friendly and professional attitude when interacting with all students, staff, and co‑workers.
• Attend job‑related training classes and workshops to meet the professional standards guidelines of 4 hours per year.
• Follow Department Standard Operation Procedures (SOP) and Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) protocols.
• Maintain high standards and working knowledge of food safety and sanitation pursuant to the Minnesota Food Code.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Completion and passing of a background check and a pre‑work physical.
• Three professional reference checks.
• Working knowledge of computers, including email.

• Experience working in the food service industry.
• Enjoyable disposition toward students while serving breakfast and lunch.

Individuals who wish to be considered for this position must apply online at

Applicants who meet the qualifications will be considered for interviews. With inquiries, please contact Amy Kimmel, Director of Nutrition Services, at 763‑600‑5040 or akimme.

Spring Lake Park Schools is an equal‑opportunity employer and will not deny anyone the opportunity for employment because of sex, race, religion, color, creed, national origin, marital status, age, sexual preference, disability, or status with regard to public assistance.