First Cook Class III - 6 hrs/day, Various Sites

Bloomington Public Schools; United States; Remote; USD 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Part-time benefits

Job summary

Bloomington Public Schools is seeking a First Cook - Class III for multiple school sites. The role supports meal preparation, service, sanitation, and adherence to nutrition guidelines specified by district and state codes.

Responsibilities include coordinating with the Food Service Director, supervising staff, handling inventory, and ensuring consistent, high-quality meals for students across several campuses. This position operates at various locations with a 6-hour daily schedule.

Qualifications

• Three years or more in the food service experience preferred.
• SNA Certification preferred.
• Demonstrated human relation skills interacting with principals, staff, students, and public.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise food service staff with the manager on all aspects of meal preparation, service, sanitation, and documentation.
• Ensure compliance with MN Food Code and USDA School Nutrition guidelines.
• Supervise cooks and prepare cheffing tasks using kitchen equipment (kettles, steamers, ovens, choppers).
• Manage inventory, assist with recipes, and support computer POS and reporting functions.
• Maintain attendance and effective communication to ensure seamless service.

Skills

Leadership

Food service experience

Education

SNA Certification (preferred)

Tools

Kettles

Steamers

Ovens

Choppers

Job description

First Cook Class III - 6 hrs/day, Various Sites JobID: 9446

• Position Type:
  Food Service/ Food Service
• Date Posted:
  6/8/2026
• Location:
  Various Locations
• Date Available:
  ASAP

Position:
First Cook - Class III (4 positions available)
Location:
Kennedy High School, Valley View Middle School, Olson Middle School, Oak Grove Middle School

Effective Date:
ASAP

Hours:
6 hours per day (7:30am - 1:30pm approximate)
5 days per week
10 months

Salary:
Class III ranging from $ 22.49- $ 25.30 per hour
*Wage placement based on previous experience

Essential Functions:

• Lifting up to 38 pounds
• Lifting and twisting to accommodate moving food pans and dish racks in the dish room area
• Repetitive motion often required
• Able to work on feet up to 3 hours
• Working in a noisy environment
• Be visually alert to student conduct and potential hazards

Responsibilities:

• Demonstrated leadership skills in management of food service staff including:
  • Works collaboratively with the manager/Food Service Director on all aspects of preparation, service, sanitation, recording of meals including written documentation of food items used/temperatures and clean up
  • Understands MN Food Code and USDA Guidelines for School Nutrition
  • Consistently adheres to District rules and policies
  • Competently performs food prep and cooking with all equipment in the kitchen including kettles, steamers, mixers, ovens and choppers
  • Ability to prep/cook all foods for school and ship-out sites
  • Ability to follow recipes and procedures
  • Ability to supervise othersassigned in this area
  • Requires ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals
  • Ability to estimate and calculate food servings to provide same service to all students
  • Assist in inventory management
  • Accurately and competently executes computer functions involving point of sale, cash handling and computer programs
  • Consistently works well with others displaying honesty, courtesy, compassion and helpfulness
  • Exhibits behavior which is not detrimental to the team, program or district at work and in the public
  • Maintains dependable attendance
  • Respectfully follows directives of supervisors
  • Maintains good communication to facilitate seamless service
  • Provide management coverage and support during the manager\'s absence
  • Actively participates in contributing towards program improvements
  • Promotes participation through customer service delivery that is welcoming, encouraging and supportive
  • Other duties as assigned

Preferred Qualifications:

• Three years or more in the food service
• SNA Certification preferred
• Demonstrated human relation skills in interacting with principals, staff, students, and public

Benefits:
This position qualifies for part time benefits. Please see our benefits information on our website.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Until Filled. Applications will be reviewed after five business days