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Cook Helper

$15.5 - $17.56 per hour

Mankato Area Public Schools

Position Type:
Food Service/Cook`s Helper

Date Posted:
9/4/2026

Location:
West High School

Closing Date:
9/14/26, or until filled
Cook Helper
West High School

There is a position available for a Cook Helper at West High School beginning as soon as possible. This position is for 8 hours per day/5 days per week (6:30 am - 2:30 pm).


Summary of Duties:
The Cook Helper will assist the Cook Manager and 2nd cook in preparation, planning, documentation and serving of the school meal programs ensuring the nutrition and proper preparation of meals, and having them ready on a timely basis.

Qualifications Required:
This position will be filled on the basis of the experience, competency, and qualifications of the applicant and the needs of the District. District 77 complies with state and federal fair employment regulations.

Eligible Employee Benefits include:
  • Public Employer's Retirement Association (PERA) Retirement Pension
  • 403(b) Retirement Matching Program
  • Medical Coverage
  • Fully Paid Life Insurance
  • Paid Sick Leave, Personal Leave,
  • Emergency Leave and Holidays
  • Health Savings Account (HSA)
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

Rate of Pay:
$15.50 - $17.56

Application deadline:
September 14, 2025, or until filled

To apply go to then Careers. This position will be filled on the basis of experience, competency, and qualifications of the applicant and the needs of the District. District 77 complies with state and federal fair employment regulations.

For further information, call Darcy Stueber, Director of Food Services at View phone number on click.appcast.io.
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