Food Prep Assistant 5 hrs/day - Poplar Bridge Elementary

Food Prep Assistant

Position: Food Prep Assistant - 5 hrs/day Location: Poplar Bridge Elementary Effective Date: September 1, 2026 Hours: 5 hours per day 5 days per week 10 months Salary: Class II ranging from $19.24 - $ 22.84 per hour Responsibilities: Works collaboratively with the manager on all aspects of preparation, service, sanitation, recording of meals and clean up Understands MN Food Code and USDA Guidelines for School Nutrition Competently performs food prep including all equipment in the kitchen including kettles, steamers, mixers, ovens and choppers as assigned Accurately and competently executes functions involving point of sale, cash handling and computer programs Consistently works well with others displaying honesty, courtesy, compassion and helpfulness Exhibits behavior which is not detrimental to the team, program or district at work and in the public Maintains dependable attendance Respectfully follows directives of supervisors Maintains good communication to facilitate seamless service Actively participates in contributing towards program improvements Consistently adheres to District rules and policies Keep written documentation of food items used/temperatures Promotes participation through customer service delivery that is welcoming, encouraging and supportive Performs heavy cleaning and inventory of food service area and equipment including dish machine Other duties as assigned Essential Functions: Lifting up to 38 pounds Lifting and twisting Repetitive motion often required Able to work on feet for long periods of time or scheduled shift Working in a noisy environment Be visually alert to student conduct and potential hazards Preferred Qualifications: School Food Service experience Good customer service skills with students, parents and staff Serve Safe class within last 3 years or 30 days of start date SNA Certification Level 1 Benefits: Bloomington Public Schools offers a variety of benefits to help take care of employees' health and well-being. These benefits include: Health & Dental Insurance: Employees can choose from health and dental plans to help cover medical and dental needs for themselves and their families. Employee only coverage for Health insurance is $0 per paycheck. The District also contributes to an HSA account to help cover medical expenses. Life Insurance and Disability Insurance: Employees get free life insurance, which provides money to their family if something happens to them while employed with the district. Additionally, your spouse and dependent children to age twenty-six are also covered. There is also LTD insurance to help if they can't work due to illness or injury for an extended period of time. Retirement & Pension Savings: Employees can save money for their future through a retirement plan or pension. The district helps by contributing money towards their savings through match, and through contributions to the State retirement plan. Paid Time Off: Employees accrue time off for things like Earned Personal Leave or sick days. Employee Support: There is also help for employees with life events through a free Employee Assistance Program. This program covers many things, including mental health, financial health, aging parent resources, young family resources. The district is dedicated to supporting employees and their families with affordable health care, financial security, and opportunities for personal growth.