Cook Helper (Class I) - Minnewashta Elementary, 1 position available at 4-6 hours per day ($21.[...]

Minnetonka Public Schools; Shorewood (MN); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Job summary

Minnetonka Public Schools is seeking a Nutrition Services/Cook Helper for the 2026-2027 school year. The role involves heating, cooking, portioning, serving food, and keeping areas clean, with duties including cashiering as part of rotation. Training occurs the week before school starts (Aug 24-26).

The position runs 4–6 hours daily, building assignment may change, and it applies to all school days. Wages start at $21.72 per hour with medical and dental eligibility for 6-hour shifts.

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 for coworkers, supervisor, and the public.
• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds as assessed by a preplacement physical.

Responsibilities

• Follows Cook Manager instructions in heating, cooking, and pre-dishing food, and sets up serving areas.
• Follows instructions for portioning, garnishing, and serving food items.
• Follows procedures in kitchen/serving area cleanup.
• Follows safety and sanitation standards in handling, storing and serving food items.
• Keeps accurate records as requested by Cook Manager.
• Assists in preparing food items.
• Performs point-of-sale and cashiering duties as part of kitchen rotation.
• Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.

Skills

ServSafe certification desirable

Computer experience helpful

Basic math skills

Enjoy working with students

Strong communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Ability to lift 40 pounds

Tools

Concentra preplacement physical

Job description

Position Details

• Position Type: Nutrition Services/Cook Helper


• Date Posted: 5/1/2026


• Location: Minnewashta 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

• 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.