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Cook Helper (Class I) - Clear Springs Elementary, 1 position available at 4-6 hours per day ($21.72 per hour)

Minnetonka Public Schools (MN)

Minnetonka, MNJob$21.72/hrPosted 2w agoVerified open 1w ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$21.72/hr
Location
Minnetonka, MN
Work Authorization
Not specified

Job overview

Minnetonka Public Schools (MN) is hiring a Cook Helper (Class I) - Clear Springs Elementary, 1 position available at 4-6 hours per day ($21.72 per hour). The school seeks a Cook Helper to assist the Cook Manager with heating, cooking, and pre‑dishing food, as well as setting up serving areas, portioning, garnishing, and cleaning kitchen spaces throughout the school day.

Key focus areas include Follow Cook Manager instructions for heating, cooking, and pre‑dishing food, Set up serving areas and portion food items, and Clean kitchen and serving areas according to procedures.

Important skills include Basic Math Skills, Point‑Of‑Sale, Communication Skills, Interpersonal Skills, Follow Oral And Written Directions, and Enjoy Working With Students. Preferred (not required): Computer Experience.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Basic Math SkillsComputer ExperiencePoint‑of‑SaleCommunication SkillsInterpersonal SkillsFollow Oral and Written DirectionsEnjoy Working With Students

Qualifications

ServSafe CertificationAbility to Lift Up to 40 Pounds

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance

Full job description

Assignment: Position available starting the 2026-2027 school year.   4-6 hours per day - applicant choice in half hour increments   *Building assignment subject to change based on staffing needs Position works on all school days.   Click here to view the 2026-2027 academic calendar .   Training and kitchen opening will take place the week before school starts on August 24-26.

Wages and Benefits: $21.72   Click here to view pay rates for this position. Rates can be found in Schedule A.  6 hours per day positions provide medical and dental benefit eligibility  Click here to view benefit details.  Please note that the linked wages, contract and benefits reflect 2025-2026.  The new rates will be posted once they are finalized. 

Job Responsibilities: 

Follows Cook Manager instruction in heating, cooking, and pre-dishing food, as well as setting up serving areas. Follows instructions in portioning, garnishing and serving of food items. Follows instructions and procedures in clean-up of kitchen and serving areas. Follows standards of safety and sanitation in handling, storing and serving of food items. Accurately performs record keeping functions as requested by Cook Manager. Assists in preparing food items. Performs point-of-sale and cashiering duties as part of kitchen rotation. Performs other duties of a similar nature or level. Job Qualifications: 

ServSafe Certification desirable. Computer experience helpful. Ability to follow oral and written directions. Must have basic math skills. Must enjoy working with students. Strong communication skills and interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisor, the general public, etc. sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction. 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.

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