Cook Helper - Pine Bend Elementary

Inver Grove Heights Schools; Pine Bend (MN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance options (single)

Paid holidays as applicable

Job summary

Pine Bend Elementary is seeking a part-time Cook Helper to join the food service team. The role is 4 hours per day, Monday through Friday, assisting in meal preparation and serving within the school cafeteria.

The incumbent will follow HACCP and safety guidelines, perform basic food prep, and support cashiers during lunch. Experience in food service is preferred; strong communication and teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or state approved equivalent is required.
• Strong oral and written communication skills are essential.
• Good organizational abilities and attention to detail.
• Experience in food preparation or kitchen operations preferred.
• Ability to work cooperatively with staff and supervisors; maintain confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Assist in routine cook helper duties in food preparation and serving areas.
• Maintain hygiene and personal cleanliness to meet standards.
• Support setup, serving, and replenishment of food items as needed.
• Assist in cleaning serving lines and dishroom responsibilities.
• Help with breakfast and lunch item preparation and service.
• Ensure proper cleaning procedures to meet safety and HACCP standards.
• Assist cashier duties at POS during lunch service and monitor reimbursable meals.
• Support storage, rotation, and handling of stored items up to 40 lbs.
• Attend required trainings and perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Oral and written communication

Organizational skills

Culinary experience

Team cooperation

Confidentiality awareness

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Cook Helper - Pine Bend Elementary

Job Posting ID: 223 Location(s): PINE BEND ELEMENTARY Employment Type: Part Time Posted Date: 11/06/2026 Deadline: Until Filled Pay: $22.27 Hours per Day: 4:00:00

General Information:

This is a Cook Helper position at Pine Bend Elementary. This position is a school year position working 4 hours per day Monday to Friday.

Required Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or state approved equivalent
• Proficient in oral and written communication skills
• Proficient in organizational skills
• Culinary experience
• Capable of working cooperatively and congenially with other employees and supervisors
• Understanding of and ability to act as a confidential employee regarding staff and students.

Responsibilities:

• Ability to perform mathematical computations
• Above average hygiene and personal cleanliness
• Perform cook helper duties of set up in serving area, serving and preparing food items as needed
• Perform cook helper duties of replenishing and cleaning serving lines
• Perform cook helper duties in the dishroom
• Assist in preparation of breakfast and/or lunch menu items
• Assist in serving student breakfast, lunch and/or a la carte items
• Assist in proper cleaning procedures to ensure that federal, state, and local safety and sanitation and HACCP regulations are followed
• Perform as cashier for POS point of service during lunch service and monitor for reimbursable meals
• Assist in storage, handling, organization, and rotation of items in the storeroom, cooler, and freezer, including lifting items up to 40lbs
• Attend educational classes, in-services, and/or workshops as required
• Perform other duties as requested by Cook Manager, Food Service Director, or the Superintendent of Schools or his/her designee

Required Knowledge:

• Federal, state, and local codes and regulations governing food handling and public nutrition services
• Methods and procedures for institutional food preparation and inventory control
• Safety and sanitation practices and methods for food preparation, distribution, and storage
• Principles of record keeping and records management
• Personal sanitation and hygiene regulations
• Customer service and public relation methods and practices
• Environmentally responsible and resource-efficient food preparation and distribution methods

Pay and Benefits:

• Starting pay would be $22.27 per hour
• 10 Sick Days, 3 Personal Days, 10 Paid Holidays (prorated)
• Health insurance options starting at no cost for single coverage
• Long term disability is provided and covered by IGHS
• Life Insurance is provided and covered by IGHS
• Tax Sheltered Annuities (403b) match on a dollar for dollar basis
• Staffcontribute 6.5% and IGHS contribute 7.5% to a full-featured retirement plan, PERA.
• Plus much more! Information available at www.isd199.org/district/departments/hr

Additional information can be viewed in the Food Service Union Contract .