Food Preparation Worker 5.75 hours

Hopkins-Public-Schools; Minnetonka (MN); On-site; USD 20,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Hopkins-Public-Schools is looking for Food Preparation Workers to create delicious meals from fresh ingredients in a fast-paced kitchen environment. Your role will involve preparing recipes, serving meals, and ensuring food safety while connecting with students to encourage healthy eating habits.

Ideal candidates should have a High School Diploma, experience in foodservice, and organizational skills. You will work approximately 28.75 hours per week with a pay rate of $21.03 per hour.

Qualifications

• Work experience in school foodservice or related foodservice operation desired.
• Attention to detail required for food preparation.
• Physical ability to lift and carry food containers up to 40 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Prepare simple recipes and fresh condiments.
• Serve nourishing meals to school-aged children.
• Assist with special diet accommodations.
• Wash dishes and perform foodservice tasks.

Skills

Excellent organizational skills

Knowledge of safety and sanitation practices

Food preparation skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

FoodSafety and Sanitation Certification

Driver's License

Job description

SUMMARY

FoodPreparationWorkers in Hopkins provide top‑notch meals created from high‑quality, fresh ingredients. Days include variety and fast‑paced action related to general food production in a high‑volume kitchen; preparing recipes, serving meals, cashiering and clean up. The role builds genuine and authentic connections with students, introducing children to a variety of foods early in life to broaden their taste palettes and promote healthier diets. The FoodPreparationWorker assists with receiving, storage, preparation and serving of all foods on our menus, including meats, nuts, legumes, fresh fruits & vegetables, breads & grains, dairy products. Be a part of a team that coaches kids to be adventurous & curious eaters.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Prepare simple recipes
• Peel and cut fresh fruits and vegetables
• Prepare fresh condiments & dressings
• Knowledge of safety and sanitation practices for food preparation, distribution and storage
• Serve school‑aged children nourishing meals made from scratch
• Wash dishes and perform other foodservice tasks
• Assist with special diet accommodations

QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Work experience in school foodservice or related foodservice operation desired
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail required

Required Certificates, Licenses, and Registrations:

• Driver's License.
• FoodSafety and Sanitation Certification (preferred)

PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS

Work is performed in a commercial foodservice and kitchen environment; moderate physical requirements, with risk of burns and cuts; frequent lifting, carrying, and moving up to 40‑pound containers of food preparation materials and equipment; may require working in a walk‑in freezer.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT

Work is performed in a commercial foodservice and kitchen work environment.

HOURS & COMPENSATION

Class 2, Step-1: $21.03 per hour.

5.75 hours/day, 28.75 hours/week position, for 167 days total.