Cook Helper

Mankato Area Public Schools; Minnesota; On-site; USD 20,856 - 22,027; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

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)

Job summary

Mankato Area Public Schools is hiring a Cook Helper at Prairie Winds Middle School. This position involves assisting in meal preparation and serving while ensuring proper nutritional standards. Work hours are approximately 6.5 hours per day, 5 days a week starting August 2026. The role offers competitive pay between $15.14 and $15.99 per hour, along with benefits such as retirement options and medical coverage. Applications are accepted until filled, available at www.isd77.org.

Qualifications

• Assist Cook Manager and 2nd Cook in meal preparation, planning, documentation, and serving.
• Ensure nutrition standards and timely meal delivery.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve school meal programs.
• Documentation of meal preparation processes.
• Collaborate with kitchen staff.

Job description

• Position Type:
  Food Service/ Cook`s Helper
• Date Posted:
  5/1/2026
• Closing Date:
  5/11/26, or until filled

Mankato Area Public Schools is seeking a Cook Helper at Prairie Winds Middle School for approximately 6.5 hours per day 5 days per week (7:30 am to 2:00 pm) beginning August 2026.

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.

Eligible Employee Benefits

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

Rate of Pay

$15.14 - $15.99

Application Deadline

May 11, 2026, or until filled

To apply go to www.isd77.org and click on Employment Opportunities.

For further information contact Darcy Stueber, Director of Nutrition Service at 507-388-7442.

Postings current as of 5/2/2026 10:48:20 PM CST.

District 77 complies with state and federal fair employment regulations.