Cook Helper

Mankato Area Public Schools; Avalon (MN); On-site; USD 22,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

PERA Retirement Pension

403(b) Retirement Matching

Medical Coverage

Fully Paid Life Insurance

Paid Sick Leave

Personal Leave

Emergency Leave and Holidays

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

Job summary

Mankato Area Public Schools is seeking a Cook Helper at Dakota Meadows Middle School to support the kitchen team in meal preparation, documentation and service. The role runs 6 hours per day, five days a week, with a start as soon as possible and an 7:45 am to 1:45 pm schedule.

Pay ranges from $15.77 to $18.09 per hour, with benefits including PERA, 403(b), medical coverage, life insurance and paid leave. Applications close November 5, 2026, or until filled.

Qualifications

• Position filled on the basis of experience, competency, and district needs.
• District complies with state and federal fair employment regulations.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Cook Manager and second cook in preparation, planning, documentation and serving of school meals.

Job description

• Position Type: Food Service/ Cook`s Helper
• Date Posted: 10/26/2026
• Closing Date: 11/5/26, or until filled

There is a position available for a Cook Helper at Dakota Meadows Middle School beginning as soon as possible. This position is for 6 hours per day/5 days per week (7:45 am - 1:45 pm).

Summary of Duties

The Cook Helper will assist the Cook Manager and 2nd cook in preparation, planning, documentation and serving of the school meal programs ensuring the nutrition and proper preparation of meals, and having them ready on a timely basis.

Qualifications Required

This position will be filled on the basis of the experience, competency, and qualifications of the applicant and the needs of the District. District 77 complies with state and federal fair employment regulations.

Eligible Employee Benefits include

• Public Employer's Retirement Association (PERA) Retirement Pension
• 403(b) Retirement Matching Program
• Medical Coverage
• Fully Paid Life Insurance
• Paid Sick Leave, Personal Leave,
• Emergency Leave and Holidays
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

Rate of Pay

$15.77 - $18.09

Application deadline

November 5, 2026, or until filled

For further information, call Darcy Stueber, Director of Food Services at 507-388-7442.