Cook

Position Type: Support Staff/Cook Date Posted: 6/4/2026 Location: Rice Lake Elementary School Date Available: August 25, 2026 Closing Date: Open until filled CENTENNIAL SCHOOL DISTRICT is the connecting hub for the communities of Blaine, Centerville, Circle Pines, Lexington and Lino Lakes, located 20 minutes north of Minneapolis and St. Paul. With 9 exceptional schools serving 6,400 students, Centennial offers a track record of academic success combined with a consistent district-wide drive for improvement. Annually, the district's high school graduation rate of 94.7% is at the top of Minnesota's rankings. Centennial's schools are safe and filled with respectful students who are a wonderful reflection of and contributors to the community. The district's vibrant learning environments and personalized, team approach supports the strengths and addresses the challenges of each individual student. The curriculum throughout K-12 is focused on the knowledge and skills necessary for success in the 21st century. Importantly, Centennial is distinguished by its use of data to drive achievement, its innovative use of technology, and its exceptional faculty, with 78% of them holding a master's degree. A transparent and good steward of public resources, Centennial is guided by a strategic plan developed in collaboration with staff, parents and community members. As a district that encourages, listens and responds, Centennial is the pride of our five communities with 86% of resident students choosing Centennial, nearly 90% of parents rating teachers as "excellent", and 91% saying students are well prepared for college. Position: Cook Location: Rice Lake Elementary Hours: 6 hrs/day - 8:00 am to 2:00 pm Start Date: August 25, 2026 Wage: $20.81 per hour Benefits: Health Insurance Health Savings Account Flexible Spending Account Dependent Care Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Long Term Disability Insurance Life Insurance Pension Plan (PERA) 403(b) Retirement Plan 403(b) Employer match after 4 completed years of service Paid Time Off Paid Sick Time Employee Assistance Program Responsibilities: Assists the cook manager as needed with the school meal program book work, daily recording of food served, ingredients used and numbers served. Stores and inventories all food and supplies. Performs all phases of kitchen positions, including cleanup, dish washing and sanitation. Cooks foodstuffs in quantities according to menu and number of persons to be served. Monitors meals served to ensure proper food handling and portion control. Qualifications: High school diploma and 2 years school food service experience or equivalent. Certification of level 2 or higher by American School Food Service Association standards, certified in Serv-Safe from the National Restaurant Association or equivalent as accepted by the School Board. The physical demands described here are representatives of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly (67-100% of the time) required to stand; use hands to fingers, handles or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear; and taste or smell. The employee frequently (34-66% of the time) is required to walk and stoop. The employee is occasionally (0-33% of the time) is required to climb. The employee must regularly (67-100% of the time) lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently (34-66% of the time) lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally (0-33% of the time) lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus. Application Procedures: Internal and external applicants must apply on our website at Click on "Apply" at the upper right of the page to begin the application process. Applications will be accepted and reviewed until the position is filled. Centennial School District ISD12 provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.