Assistant Cook - School Nutrition Professional 6.5 Hrs

Brainerd Public Schools; Baxter (MN); On-site; USD 23,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

LTD

403b

Paid holidays

Sick leave

Personal leave

Job summary

Brainerd Public Schools is seeking an Assistant Cook at Forestview Middle School. This part-time role supports high-volume meal service, food preparation, and clean-up, with a ~6.5 hour daily schedule from Monday to Friday.

The position includes responsibilities such as portioning meals, maintaining food temperatures, and stepping in for other cafeteria staff as needed. Benefits and union support are noted in the posting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience with large-scale food preparation preferred.
• Ability to work with others and accept responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing entrees and measure ingredients per recipes.
• Serve lunches and set up serving line, portion food, maintain temperatures.
• Perform cafeteria cleanup and dishwashing, sanitizing equipment.
• Fill in for other cafeteria staff during breaks and absences.
• Perform related tasks as assigned by manager.

Skills

Food prep

Large-scale cooking

Food safety

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Assistant Cook - School Nutrition Professional 6.5 Hrs JobID: 1516

• Date Posted:
  11/12/2026
• Location:
  Forestview Middle School

ASSIGNMENT DETAILS

Position Title: Assistant Cook
Department/Building: Forestview Middle School(High Volume Site)
Reports to: Director of Nutrition Services
Assignment: 2026-2027 School Year
Hours: 6.5 per day, Monday through Friday
Salary Range: $16.42 - $20.54 per hour (Based on certificationand experience; wages outlined in the Food ServicesContract 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
• 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 50pounds.
• Liftand organizegrocery order in the cooler/freezer with help from custodial staff if assistance is needed.