Cook Helper (Class I) - Middle School East, 2 positions available at 4-6 hours per day ($21.72 [...]

MedStar Health; Minnetonka (MN); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the nutrition services field is seeking a Cook Helper for Minnetonka Middle School. This role involves heating and serving food, assisting with preparations, and ensuring kitchen cleanliness. The ideal candidate will have ServSafe Certification, good communication skills, and a desire to work with students.

Benefits

Medical and dental benefits eligibility for 6-hour positions

Qualifications

• Ability to follow oral and written directions.
• Enjoy working with students.
• Physical ability to lift up to 40 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Follows Cook Manager's instructions in heating and serving food.
• Assists in preparing food items.
• Performs cashiering duties as part of kitchen rotation.

Skills

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Basic Math Skills

Education

ServSafe Certification

Job description

Position Type:
Nutrition Services/Cook Helper

Date Posted:
6/20/2025

Location:
Minnetonka Middle School East (MME)

Date Available:
2025-2026

Closing Date:
open until filled

Assignment:
4-6 hours per day - applicant choice in half hour increments
*Building assignment subject to change based on staffing needs

Wages and Benefits:
$21.72
Click here to view pay rates for this position. Rates can be found in Schedule A.
6 hours per day positions provide medical and dental benefit eligibility Click here to view benefit details.

Job Responsibilities:

1. Follows Cook Manager or Cook's 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.

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