Assistant Cook - School Nutrition Professional 6.5 Hrs

Brainerd Public Schools; Baxter (MN); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Brainerd Public Schools is seeking an Assistant Cook to join their nutrition services team at Forestview Middle School. This full-time position involves food preparation, serving, and maintaining cleanliness in the kitchen area. Ideal candidates will have customer service skills and experience working in food service. The assignment is set for the 2025-2026 school year, with a salary range based on certification and experience.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Paid Holidays

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Working knowledge of materials and methods for large-scale food preparation.
• Ability to prepare food at scale.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing food and serving lunches to students.
• Cafeteria clean-up including dish cleaning and sanitizing equipment.
• Fill in for other cafeteria employees as necessary.

Skills

Customer Service

Food Preparation

Health and Safety Knowledge

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

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Position Title: Assistant Cook

Department/Building: Forestview Middle School (High Volume Site)

Reports to: Director of Nutrition Services

Assignment: 2025-2026 School Year

Hours: 6.5 per day, Monday through Friday

Salary Range: $ 13.52 -18.36 (Based on certification and experience; wages outlined in the Food Services Contract located on district website)

Union: Education Minnesota Brainerd

FLSA: Non-Exempt

BENEFITS: Health, Dental, Vision, Life, LTD, PERA, 403b and Paid Holiday, Sick/ESST & Personal Leave

Job Summary

Assist in preparing food, serving lines, cafeteria/kitchen clean up, and point of sale.

ASSIGNMENT DETAILS

Position Title: Assistant Cook

Department/Building: Forestview Middle School (High Volume Site)

Reports to: Director of Nutrition Services

Assignment: 2025-2026 School Year

Hours: 6.5 per day, Monday through Friday

Salary Range: $ 13.52 -18.36 (Based on certification and experience; wages outlined in the Food Services Contract located on district website)

Union: Education Minnesota Brainerd

FLSA: Non-Exempt

BENEFITS: Health, Dental, Vision, Life, LTD, PERA, 403b and Paid Holiday, Sick/ESST & Personal Leave

Job Summary

Assist in preparing food, serving lines, cafeteria/kitchen clean up, and point of sale.

Essential Functions

• Assists in preparing the entrees, such as assembling food items and measuring ingredients according to standardized recipes and proper preparation instructions.
• Assists in serving lunches to students and staff, including setting up serving line (i.e., milk, utensils, supplies), arranging food attractively, dishing up the proper food portions, and ensuring correct food temperatures.
• Performs cafeteria clean up activities, including setting up and operating the dishwasher to clean dirty dishes, utensils, pots and pans; putting away dishes, utensils, pans, napkins, supplies, etc.; collecting trays and assisting in the tray room; and wiping off tables/counters and sanitizing food service equipment.
• Fills in for other cafeteria employees (i.e., head cook, baker, salad bar) to cover breaks and absences.
• Performs related work as apparent or assigned by manager.
  
  

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Excellent Customer Service
• Working knowledge of material, methods, and equipment used in preparing foods on a large scale. Completed coursework, preferred.
• Ability to prepare food on a large scale
• Working knowledge of food values and nutrition
• Working knowledge of health and safety principles
• Ability to work harmoniously with fellow staff
• Ability to accept responsibilities as assigned
  
  

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to climb up and down on a short step-ladder or stool.
• Ability to lift cases of food weighing from up to 50 pounds.
• Lift and organize grocery order in the cooler/freezer with help from custodial staff if assistance is needed.
  
  

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:

Apply online: www.isd181.org

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