School Nutrition Kitchen Aide — Part-Time 4–6 Hour Days

Minnetonka Public Schools; Minnetonka (MN); On-site; USD 29,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

Minnetonka Public Schools is seeking a Nutrition Services Cook Helper at Clear Springs Elementary for the 2026-2027 school year. This part‑time role is 4–6 hours per day, with shifts in half-hour increments and work on all school days.

You will heat, cook, portion, garnish and serve food, help with clean‑up, follow safety rules, keep simple records, and may perform cashier duties during rotations. ServSafe is desirable; basic math and strong communication with students are required.

Qualifications

• ServSafe certification is desirable.
• Ability to follow oral and written directions.
• Basic math skills required.
• Enjoy working with students.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Heat, cook, and pre-dish food and set up serving areas.
• Portion, garnish and serve food items.
• Clean up kitchen and serving areas following procedures.
• Maintain safety and sanitation in handling, storing and serving of food items.
• Record keeping as requested by Cook Manager.
• Assist in preparing food items.
• Perform point-of-sale and cashiering duties during kitchen rotation.
• Perform other duties of similar nature or level.

Skills

ServSafe Certification desirable

Ability to follow oral and writtendire

Basic math skills

Enjoy working with students

Strong communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Lift up to 40 pounds

Tools

Computer experience

Job description

Minnetonka Public Schools is seeking a Nutrition Services Cook Helper at Clear Springs Elementary for the 2026-2027 school year. This part‑time role is 4–6 hours per day, with shifts in half-hour increments and work on all school days.

You will heat, cook, portion, garnish and serve food, help with clean‑up, follow safety rules, keep simple records, and may perform cashier duties during rotations. ServSafe is desirable; basic math and strong communication with students are required.