Morning School Lunch Kitchen Helper

Elk River Independent School District 728; Elk River (MN); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

Elk River Independent School District 728 is seeking a part-time Cook Helper at Elk River High School. The position covers roughly 6.75 hours per day (approximately 6:00 am–1:15 pm) and involves assisting in preparing and serving nutritious school lunches and maintaining a safe, sanitary kitchen.

The incumbent will assist in panning hot foods, food prep, and cashiering as needed, with emphasis on teamwork, accuracy, and adherence to district standards. Starting wage is $20.23 per hour.

Qualifications

• High school degree, GED, or equivalent experience.
• Knowledge of proper cooking, serving, sanitation and kitchen equipment.
• Ability to work with others and maintain good relations with students, staff and parents.
• General math/cashier skills for cashiering and measuring food.
• Able to lift heavy objects (>50 lbs).
• No allergies to kitchen/cleaning chemicals.
• May be assigned to caterings and extra hours.
• Computer use experience may be required.

Responsibilities

• Serve student lunches according to standards and may act as cashier to ensure timely service.
• Assist Head Cook with pan handling and opening cans for timely food preparation.
• Assist in final food prep ensuring availability when needed.
• Clean counters, dishes, stove equipment, and lunchroom areas.
• Wash trays, dishes, pans and utensils for the next day.
• Transmit daily data to Manager of Food Service and maintain cashier logs.
• Manage daily deposits and share sales data with Head Cook.
• Communicate meal counts and enrollment to Manager of Food Service and free/reduced clerk.
• May notify students of balances and contact parents for low balances.

Skills

High school diploma or GED

Teamwork

Public relations with students/staff/​

Cashiering

Food safety knowledge

Ability to lift 50+ lbs

Computer use basic

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Cash handling

Job description

Elk River Independent School District 728 is seeking a part-time Cook Helper at Elk River High School. The position covers roughly 6.75 hours per day (approximately 6:00 am–1:15 pm) and involves assisting in preparing and serving nutritious school lunches and maintaining a safe, sanitary kitchen.

The incumbent will assist in panning hot foods, food prep, and cashiering as needed, with emphasis on teamwork, accuracy, and adherence to district standards. Starting wage is $20.23 per hour.