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

MedStar Health; Excelsior (MN); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading health organization seeks a Cook Helper for the upcoming school year at Minnetonka Middle School West. The role involves food preparation, serving, and maintaining cleanliness in kitchen areas, catering to students' needs while providing a supportive environment. Ideal candidates should possess ServSafe certification and strong communication skills to interact effectively with staff and students. Part-time hours offer flexibility, with potential for medical benefits for eligible positions.

Benefits

Medical and dental benefit eligibility for 6-hour positions

Qualifications

• Ability to follow oral and written directions.
• Enjoy working with students.
• Meet physical demands, including lifting up to 40 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Cooking, pre-dishing, and serving food under direction.
• Maintaining safety and sanitation standards.
• Performing 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 West (MMW)

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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