Cooks Helper

Sauk-Rapids-Rice-Public-Schools; Sauk Rapids (MN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D, L1

Health Savings Account

Medical Flexible Spending Account

Dependent Care Flexible Spending App

PERA

403b Matching

Paid Holidays

Floating Holiday

Vacation

Sick Leave

Job summary

Sauk Rapids-Rice Public Schools in Pleasantview Elementary School is seeking a Kitchen Helper to assist the Head Cook with daily lunch prep and service for students, staff and parents. This role requires lifting up to 50 lbs, working with kitchen chemicals, and operating equipment like slicers and ovens, in a fast-paced school environment.

The position offers 3.0 hours per day (10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.) during a 172-day contract period, with wages from $18.12 to $19.63 per hour and a

Qualifications

• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Work with cleaning chemicals in the kitchen.
• Operate kitchen equipment including slicers, ovens and steam kettles.
• Work in extreme temperatures.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Head Cook in daily lunch preparation.
• Other duties include cleaning, dishes, and serving students, parents, faculty and staff.

Skills

Lifting ability

Kitchen safety

Extreme temperatures

Tools

Slicers

Ovens

Steam kettles

Job description

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Frontline Applicant Tracking - Sauk Rapids-Rice Public Schools

• Position Type: Food Service/ Cook`s Helper
• Date Posted: 10/9/2026
• Location: Pleasantview Elementary School
• Closing Date: Apps reviewed immediately

POSTING #: 3635

WORK HOURS: 3.0 hours per day (10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.) Monday through Friday, 172 contract days (170 student contact plus 2 inservice days prior to the school year) beginning the 2026-2027 school year.

JOB DUTIES: Assist the Head Cook in daily preparation for lunch service. Other duties include, cleaning, dishes, and serving students, parents, faculty and staff.

QUALIFICATIONS: Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. Work with cleaning chemicals used in the kitchen. Work with slicers, ovens & steam kettles and work in extreme temperatures.

SALARY and BENEFITS: Salary based on the 2025-2027 School Support Employees' Agreement Level II from $18.12 up to $19.63 per hour.

• Health, Dental, Vision Wear, Life, Accidental Death and Dismemberment, and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Health Savings Account (with enrollment in an eligible health plan)
• Medical Flexible Spending Account (with eligibility for insurance)
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• Public Employees Retirement Association (PERA)
• 403b Matching Annuity
• Paid Holidays
• Floating Holiday
• Vacation
• Sick Leave

DEADLINE: Applications accepted online at www.isd47.org/start-your-career until filled.

Applications will be reviewed beginning October 16, 2026.

NOTE: Candidates must pass a pre-employment physical and criminal background check in order to be eligible for employment.

Postings current as of 10/16/2026 7:16:15 AM CST.

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