School Food Service Cook Assistant — 3-Hour Shift, $19.59/hr

Hastings Public Schools

Hastings (MN)

On-site

USD 26,000 - 29,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Hastings Public Schools is seeking a Food Service Cook Assistant for a 3-hour shift in our cafeteria. The position is non-exempt and compensated at $19.59 per hour, with benefits and salary information per the district's Food Service Master Contract 2024-2026 on the district website.

Responsibilities include assisting with food preparation, portioning, serving, monitoring temperatures, and HACCP compliance.

Qualifications

Ability to read and communicate in English.
Accurately count, weigh, and measure ingredients.
Adapt to sudden and unpredictable changes in daily tasks or workflow.
Follow instructions and take initiative in performance of assigned tasks.
Physical ability to walk, stand, and lift.
Lifting up to 40 pounds occasionally and up to 10 pounds frequently.

Responsibilities

Interact with staff, students, faculty, visitors, and co-workers in a pleasant and professional manner.
Assist with food preparation using recipe techniques (chopping, dicing, mixing, slicing).
Portion foods into appropriate quantities per recipe or instructions.
Place menu and a la carte items on serving line and assemble serving utensils.
Serve food according to recipe portions or as instructed.
Monitor and record temperatures of food and beverages, report unsafe temperatures, and act accordingly.
Operate POS system and handle changes; apply Offer vs. Serve principles.
Wash trays, pans, and other items using dish machine or three-compartment sink.
Disassemble serving line and clean serving area.
Discard or store leftovers properly.
Perform cleaning tasks and HACCP compliance.