Cook/Cashier

Owatonna Middle School; Owatonna (MN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance (Blue Cross Blue Shie

Dental Insurance (Single and Family)

Life Insurance (50,000)

Long-Term Disability

PERA pension

ESST/Sick Leave

Job summary

Owatonna Middle School in Owatonna, Minnesota is hiring a Cook/Cashier to prepare meals for students and staff in a production kitchen following USDA guidelines. You will handle meal preparation, service, cleanup, and record keeping.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, ability to lift up to 40 pounds, basic math and computer skills, and certification with the American Food Service Association (Level 1) within one year.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to safely lift up to 40 pounds.
• Basic math skills; computer applications experience.
• Certification with the American Food Service Association at Level 1 within one year of date of hire.

Responsibilities

• Prepare meals in a production kitchen for students and staff according to USDA and local guidelines.
• Assist with meal service and cleanup procedures, and maintain records.
• Ensure nutritious and attractive meals are prepared and served as required.

Skills

Follow oral and written instructions

Lift up to 40 pounds

Basic math skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

AFSA Level 1 Certification within 1 year of hire

Job description

Cook/Cashier

Owatonna School District 761 Owatonna Middle School - Owatonna, Minnesota Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5890679

Application Deadline: Sep 14, 2026 11:59 PM (Central Standard Time)

Posted: Aug 18, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 24, 2026

Job Description

Position Summary:

Responsible for meal preparation at a production kitchen for meals served to students and staff in accordance with USDA and local guidelines. Includes preparation of food, clean-up, and record keeping. Assists with preparation, meal service, and clean-up procedures for nutritious and attractive meals served to students and adults according to USDA Child Nutrition program guidelines.

Position Requirements:

High school diploma or general education degree (GED). Ability to follow oral and written instructions. Ability to safely lift up to 40 pounds. Basic math skills, including computer applications experience. Certification with the American Food Service Association at Level 1 within one year of date of hire.

Hours/Schedule: 8:30 am - 2:30 pm / 5 days per week

Pay Rate: A-1-3 / $18.20 - $22.35/hour depending on experience.

Benefits offered for this position are as listed -Nutrition Services - Full Time:

• Health Insurance offered through Blue Cross Blue Shield (single and family)
• Dental Insurance (Single and Family)
• $50,000 Life Insurance
• Long-Term Disability
• Public Employee Retirement Association (PERA) pension
• Earned Sick and Safe Time (ESST)/Sick Leave

ISD761 IS AN EQUAL-OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER AND SUPPORTS WORKFORCE DIVERSITY.

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $18.20 to $22.35 Per Hour

Job Categories: Support Staff > Food Service

Job Requirements

• High School/Trade School degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• MARIA TERRY , Nutrition Services Director
• District Office
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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