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At Hopkins Public Schools, we believe that our strength lies in the diversity of our students, staff, and community. We are a proudly inclusive E-12 district serving approximately 7,200 students across the City of Hopkins and surrounding communities. we value and celebrate that diversity in everything we do. There is no "typical" Hopkins student, and we embrace this truth as a catalyst for innovation, growth, and equity in learning. We seek educators and staff who are equity-minded, culturally responsive, and deeply committed to creating inclusive spaces where all learners can thrive. We welcome candidates who are passionate about dismantling systemic barriers, advancing justice, and preparing students to become bold, collaborative, and compassionate global citizens. When you join Hopkins Public Schools, you are not just joining a district, you are becoming part of a community that honors difference, nurtures potential, and inspires remarkable achievement in every learner, from birth through graduation. Hopkins provides top-notch meals created from high-quality, fresh ingredients. Days include variety, fast-paced action related to general food production in a high-volume kitchen; preparing recipes, serving meals, cashiering and clean up as you build genuine and authentic connections with students. At Hopkins, we believe introducing children to a variety of foods early in life will broaden their taste palettes, allowing them to develop a healthier diet. Duties include assisting with the receiving, storage, preparation and serving of all foods on our menus, which include a wide variety of meats, nuts, legumes; breads & grains, and dairy products. Our teams coach kids to be adventurous & curious eaters!

Peel and cut fresh fruits and vegetables

Restock serving lines during busy meal periods

Knowledge of safety and sanitation practices for food preparation, distribution and storage

Serve school-aged children nourishing meals made from scratch

Wash dishes and other food service tasks

Education and Experience: High School Diploma or GED Equivalent. One (1) year of food service experience. OR an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Required Certificates, Licenses, and Registrations: Food Safety and Sanitation Certification Needs to be obtained within 3 months of hire (10 hours)

Required Knowledge and Skills Perform a variety of job functions related to high volume, high speed quantity food preparation. Food production concentrated in the command of recipes and procedures for baking, skillet and kettle operation; sanitation, safety, and security; program regulations and accountability and equipment use and care. Necessary supervisory and teamwork skills, cashiering and customer service focus; Assumption or assistance of the duties of the supervisor or manager in their absence Preference for trained Chefs - either through work experience or with a technical college Culinary Arts degree Experience with quantity food preparation gets you extra points!

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Work is performed in a commercial food service and kitchen work environment; moderate physical requirements, with risk of burns and cuts; frequent lifting, carrying, and moving up to 40 pound containers of food preparation materials and equipment; may require working in a walk-in freezer.

Working Environment: Work is performed in a commercial food service and kitchen work environment. May require travel to locations throughout the District. Wage & Benefit Info: HSNE Agreement Hourly Range: $23.85 - $24.45 Position specific Benefits information is available HERE Union Contracts, Position Handbook/Agreements are located HERE