Food Service Cook/Prep Cook

Le Sueur-Henderson Public Schools; Kingsway Estates (MN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Le Sueur-Henderson Public Schools is seeking a food service worker to prepare and serve meals for students and staff. Responsibilities include stocking, sanitizing, and operating basic food service equipment, with a focus on safety and efficiency.

The role requires attention to cleanliness, ability to learn the POS system, and willingness to support a fast-paced school cafeteria environment.

Qualifications

• Serv Safe certification preferred.
• Experience in food service work preferred.

Responsibilities

• Preps food items for the purpose of making items available to students and staff.
• Cleans utensils, equipment, and preparation/serving areas to maintain sanitary conditions.
• Familiarity with POS system is a plus and willingness to learn.

Skills

Food service experience

Education

Serv Safe Certification

Job description

LE SUEUR-HENDERSON PUBLIC SCHOOLS

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Serv Safe Certification a plus.
2. Experience in food service work a plus

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Preps food items (e.g. placing in steam tables, filling racks, mobile carts, cold wells etc.) for the purpose of making items available to students and staff.
2. Cleans utensils, equipment, and the storage, food preparation and serving areas for the purpose of maintaining sanitary conditions.
3. Willingness to learn the POS system.
4. Inspects food items, work areas, etc. (e.g. personal hygiene, proper food temperatures, etc.) for the purpose of preventing cross contamination of food borne illnesses.
5. Loads carts, food warmers & trays.
6. Serves one or more items of food for the purpose of meeting mandated nutritional requirements and/or requests of students and school personnel.
7. Uses proper body mechanics and cleaning procedures for the purpose of preventing accidental injuries to self and others.
8. Assists other personnel for the purpose of supporting them in the completion of their work activities.
9. Perform other duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:

Physical and emotional ability and dexterity to perform required work and move about asneeded in a fast-pace, high-intensive work environment.