Cook Helper
$21.72 per hourMinnetonka Public School District
Job Description
Job Description
Do you enjoy working with students and thrive in a team environment? Minnetonka Public Schools is hiring Cook Helpers for Nutrition Services at multiple school locations for the 2026-2027 school year. This is a 10-month, school-year position, and you work when students are in school, with no summer commitment required. No prior food service experience is required; just bring reliability, a willingness to learn, and a positive attitude.
Your Role Will Include:
- Heat, cook, and pre-dish food following Cook Manager instruction.
- Portion, garnish, and serve food items.
- Set up and clean up the kitchen and serving areas.
- Follow safety and sanitation standards in handling, storing, and serving food.
- Perform record keeping functions as requested by the Cook Manager.
- Assist in preparing food items.
- Perform point-of-sale and cashiering duties as part of kitchen rotation.
Qualifications:
- ServSafe Certification desirable.
- Computer experience is helpful.
- Ability to follow oral and written directions.
- Basic math skills required.
- Must enjoy working with students.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills with coworkers, supervisors, and the general public.
- Ability to meet the physical demands of the position, including the ability to lift up to 40 pounds, as assessed through a preplacement physical at Concentra.
Salary and Benefits:
- Starting at $21.72/hr.
- 6-hour per day positions provide medical and dental benefit eligibility.
Location & Shift Times:
- Locations: Excelsior Elementary, Minnewashta Elementary, Scenic Heights Elementary, Middle School East, Middle School West, and Minnetonka High School.
- Position works on all school days.
- Within the hours of 8:15 AM to 2:15 PM, subject to school start time | 4 to 6 hours per day.
- Building assignment subject to change based on staffing needs.
- Training and kitchen opening: August 25 and 26, 2026 (week before school starts).
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