Kitchen Assistant/Cashier

School District 197; Mendota Heights (MN); On-site; USD 27,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

School District 197's Child Nutrition Office is inviting applications for a Kitchen Assistant/Cashier position at Friendly Hills Middle School. The role supports meal service, POS operations, and daily food preparation during the 10:15am–2:00pm shift.

The position offers hourly pay between $19.24 and $22.03, with duties ranging from forecasting meal needs to ensuring USDA compliance and maintaining a clean kitchen.

Qualifications

• Must be able to work as a team member and perform duties to keep the department running smoothly, may work at other locations within the District.
• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Ability to project a positive, professional image.
• Ability to work as a team.
• Willingness to perform duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Forecast daily meal needs and request products from the person in charge.
• Assist with preparing and serving meals for students, staff and special functions.
• Operate the Point of Sale System and handle money and deposits.
• Ensure that each reimbursable meal sold meets USDA requirements.
• Perform a variety of kitchen cleaning duties.
• Assist with setting up serving line and serve meals according to meal patterns.
• Project a positive, professional image of themselves, their school and the Child Nutrition Dept. to all customers, staff and parents.

Skills

Teamwork

Positive image

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

We strongly believe that diversity of experience contributes to a broader collective perspective that will consistently lead to a better school system and better results for all students. We are working hard to increase the diversity of our team wherever we can and we actively encourage all to consider becoming a part of it.

Description:

Effective immediately the Child Nutrition Office will accept applications for the above Kitchen Assistant/Cashier position. The salary range for this position is $19.24 – $22.03/hr. based on the 2026-2027 salary schedule between ISD #197 and SEIU Local #284.

Location:

Friendly Hills MiddleSchool

Hours:

10:15am - 2:00pm (3.75 hours per day)

Job Summary:

• Assist in forecasting daily meal needs and may request products accordingly from the person in charge.
• Assist with preparing and serving meals for students, staff and special functions.
• Effectively operate the Point of Sale System and able to handle money and prepare bank deposits effectively
• Ensures that each reimbursable meal sold meets USDA requirements.
• Performs a variety of kitchen cleaning duties.
• Assist with setting up serving line and serves meals according to meal patterns.
• Projects a positive & professional image of themselves, their school and the Child Nutrition Dept. to all customers, staff and parents.

Qualifications:

Must have the ability to work as a team member willing to perform any duties assigned to make the department run smoothly, and may be requested to work at other locations within the District.

• High School Degree or equivalent
• Ability to project a positive, professional image
• Ability to work as a team
• Willingness to perform duties as assigned

It is the policy, practice, and commitment of District 197 to provide equal employment opportunities for all people without discrimination on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, age, marital status, disability, public assistance, veteran status, or sexual orientation.