Cook Helper (Class I) - Minnetonka High School, 4 positions available at 4-6 hours per day ($21[...]

Minnetonka Public Schools; Minnetonka (MN); On-site; USD 23,500 - 24,500; Part time

Job summary

Minnetonka Public Schools is seeking four food service assistants for the 2026-2027 school year. Positions are 6 hours per day on school days, with wage of $21.72 per hour. Training occurs the week before start. Medical and dental eligibility apply for 6-hour roles.

Building assignments may change based on staffing needs. Applicants choose in half-hour increments. The roles involve heating, cooking, serving, and POS duties under Cook Manager guidance.

Qualifications

• ServSafe certification desirable.
• Computer experience helpful.
• Ability to follow oral and written directions.
• Must have basic math skills.
• Must enjoy working with students.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to interact with coworkers, supervisor, and the public.
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the position, including lifting up to 40 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Follows Cook Manager instructions in heating, cooking, and pre-dishing food, and in setting up serving areas.
• Follows portions, garnishing, and serving procedures.
• Performs clean-up of kitchen and serving areas.
• Adheres to safety and sanitation standards in handling, storing and serving food items.
• Accurately performs record-keeping as requested by Cook Manager.
• Assists in preparing food items.
• Performs POS and cashiering duties as part of kitchen rotation.
• Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.

Skills

ServSafe Certification

Computer skills

Follow directions

Math skills

Student interaction

Communication skills

Lifting 40 lbs

Tools

Point-of-sale system

Job description

Assignment

Four positions 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. Positions work on all school days. Training and kitchen opening will take place the week before school starts on August 24‑26.

Wages and Benefits

Wage: $21.72. 6‑hour positions provide medical and dental benefit eligibility. Click here to view pay rates for this position. Rates can be found in Schedule A. Click here to view benefit details. Please note that the linked wages, contract and benefits reflect 2025‑2026. The new rates will be posted once finalized.

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, and the general public, 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 pre‑placement physical at Concentra.