Assistant Cook

Assistant Cook – Elementary Building

BCCS seeks an Assistant Cook to prepare, cook, and serve breakfast, lunch, and dinner foods, maintain kitchen cleanliness, manage records, and assist with various tasks under the supervision of the Head Cook and District Nutrition Services Manager.

Core Values

• We stand front and center
• We demonstrate passion, pride, and perseverance
• We acknowledge and disrupt oppressive systems
• Our diversity fuels learning
• We fiercely lead in justice‑centered education

Essential Job Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook, and serve menu items; set up a la carte items and serve as cashier, including counting and recording cash
• Operate dishwasher, mixer, chopper, slicer, steamer, deep fryer, oven, and other foodservice equipment
• Serve students in a safe, supportive, culturally responsive, equitable, and welcoming learning environment
• Pre‑prepare, cook, and serve breakfast, lunch, and dinner foods
• Prep lunch items for the head cook, stock salad, deli, beverage machines, and condiment cart; prepare and serve sandwiches made to order
• Clean kitchen and equipment, wash and store dishes and utensils; wash, fold, and store laundry; perform general cleaning chores
• Replenish food, beverage, and utensil supplies during meal service periods and ensure portions served are consistent
• Create a welcoming environment for students and positively interact with all students and staff
• Stock and rotate food supplies; maintain sanitary standards
• Assist with maintaining production records; count and report leftovers; record food items and supplies used and meals served
• Report accidents and/or issues occurring in the kitchen or cafeteria
• Assist in estimating and ordering food supplies
• Serve as baker in the baker's absence
• Support catering as needed
• Perform other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (Preferred)

• High School Diploma or GED
• Understanding of food quality, nutritional and economical substitutions within food groups
• Knowledge of principles and practices for storing food in large quantities
• Knowledge of kitchen sanitation and safety measures for food handling and equipment care
• General knowledge of materials and methods for preparing and serving meats, bread, vegetables, and other foods on a large scale
• General knowledge of food preparation equipment use or care
• Some knowledge of U.S.D.A. rules and regulations

Duty Days

Monday – Friday, 6:30 am to 2:00 pm

Requirements

Must hold and maintain a food protection manager certification.

Pay and Benefits

$20.75–$23.18 DOQ, union approved. Additional certification pay per hour: Level 1 $1.20, Level 2 $1.65, Level 3 $2.00, Level 4 $2.35.

Benefits

• Flexible and Affordable Health Insurance Options
• Dental Insurance
• Group Life and AD&D Insurance
• Supplemental Life and Dependent Life Insurance
• Long Term Disability (LTD) Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Pet Insurance
• Full‑service community school
• All‑One Health: Supportive counseling and coaching
• Breastfeeding Friendly Certified Workplace
• Staff Wellness Opportunities: annual benefits fair, wellness challenges and campaigns, free yoga and personal trainer sessions
• KaviraHealth Clinic: medical care with primary care services

Equal Employment Opportunity

Brooklyn Center Community Schools is an equal employment opportunity employer. We are committed to providing equal opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment in accordance with all applicable laws. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, gender identity and expression, disability, age, or status.