Cook Helper (Class I) - Clear Springs Elementary, 1 position available at 4-6 hours per day ($2[...]

Minnetonka Public Schools; Minnetonka (MN); On-site; USD 29,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

Minnetonka Public Schools is seeking a Nutrition Services Cook Helper at Clear Springs Elementary for the 2026-2027 school year. This part‑time role is 4–6 hours per day, with shifts in half-hour increments and work on all school days.

You will heat, cook, portion, garnish and serve food, help with clean‑up, follow safety rules, keep simple records, and may perform cashier duties during rotations. ServSafe is desirable; basic math and strong communication with students are required.

Qualifications

• ServSafe certification is desirable.
• Ability to follow oral and written directions.
• Basic math skills required.
• Enjoy working with students.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Heat, cook, and pre-dish food and set up serving areas.
• Portion, garnish and serve food items.
• Clean up kitchen and serving areas following procedures.
• Maintain safety and sanitation in handling, storing and serving of food items.
• Record keeping as requested by Cook Manager.
• Assist in preparing food items.
• Perform point-of-sale and cashiering duties during kitchen rotation.
• Perform other duties of similar nature or level.

Skills

ServSafe Certification desirable

Ability to follow oral and writtendire

Basic math skills

Enjoy working with students

Strong communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Lift up to 40 pounds

Tools

Computer experience

Job description

• Position Type: Nutrition Services/Cook Helper
• Date Posted: 8/7/2026
• Location: Clear Springs Elementary
• Date Available: August 24, 2026
• Closing Date: open until filled

Assignment

Position available starting the 2026-2027 school year. 4-6 hours per day - applicant choice in half hour increments. Building assignment subject to change based on staffing needs. Position works on all school days. Training and kitchen opening will take place the week before school starts on August 24-26.

Wages and Benefits

• $21.72
• Rates can be found in Schedule A.
• 6 hours per day positions provide medical and dental benefit eligibility.
• Please note that the linked wages, contract and benefits reflect 2025-2026. The new rates will be posted once they are finalized.

Job Responsibilities

1. Follows Cook Manager instruction in heating, cooking, and pre-dishing food, as well as setting up serving areas.
2. Follows instructions in portioning, garnishing and serving of food items.
3. Follows instructions and procedures in clean-up of kitchen and serving areas.
4. Follows standards of safety and sanitation in handling, storing and serving of food items.
5. Accurately performs record keeping functions as requested by Cook Manager.
6. Assists in preparing food items.
7. Performs point-of-sale and cashiering duties as part of kitchen rotation.
8. Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.

Job Qualifications

1. ServSafe Certification desirable.
2. Computer experience helpful.
3. Ability to follow oral and written directions.
4. Must have basic math skills.
5. Must enjoy working with students.
6. Strong communication skills and interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisor, the general public, etc. sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction.
7. Ability to meet the physical demands of the position (including the ability to lift up to 40 pounds) as assessed through a preplacement physical at Concentra.