Assistant Cook - School Nutrition Professional 6.5 Hrs

Brainerd Public Schools; Brainerd (MN); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid holidays

Sick leave

Job summary

Brainerd Public Schools is seeking an Assistant Cook at Brainerd High School for the 2026-2027 school year. You will assist in preparing meals, serve lines, and help with kitchen cleanup and point of sale.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent, customer service excellence, and the ability to work with large-scale food production while maintaining health and safety standards. The position is non-exempt with benefits as described.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Excellent customer service.
• Working knowledge of material, methods, and equipment used in preparing foods on a large scale.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Customer service

Food preparation

Large-scale cooking

Food safety

Nutrition knowledge

Health and safety principles

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Position Title

Assistant Cook

Department/Building

Brainerd High School (High Volume Site)

Reports to

Director of Nutrition Services

Assignment

2026-2027 School Year

Hours

6.5 per day, Monday through Friday

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.

Salary Range

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

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.