School Nutrition Kitchen Assistant — Part-Time, Benefits Eligible

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

Job summary

Minnetonka Public Schools is seeking a Nutrition Services Cook Helper at Excelsior Elementary for the 2026-2027 school year. The position offers 4-6 hours per day with half-hour increments and follows the school calendar.

Training occurs the week before classes begin, and building assignments may change based on staffing needs. The role involves heating, cooking, portioning, serving, and kitchen clean-up under Cook Manager guidance, with safety and sanitation standards strictly observed.

Qualifications

• ServSafe Certification desirable.
• Computer experience helpful.
• Ability to follow oral and written directions.
• Must have basic math skills.
• Must enjoy working with students.
• Strong communication skills and interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisor, the general public, etc.
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the position (including the ability to lift up to 40 pounds).

Responsibilities

• Follows Cook Manager instruction in heating, cooking, and pre-dishing food, as well as setting up serving areas.
• Follows instructions in portioning, garnishing and serving of food items.
• Follows instructions and procedures in clean-up of kitchen and serving areas.
• Follows standards of safety and sanitation in handling, storing and serving of food items.
• Accurately performs record keeping functions as requested by Cook Manager.
• Assists in preparing food items.
• Performs point-of-sale and cashiering duties as part of kitchen rotation.
• Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.

Skills

Math skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Student engagement

Tools

Point-of-sale system

Job description

Minnetonka Public Schools is seeking a Nutrition Services Cook Helper at Excelsior Elementary for the 2026-2027 school year. The position offers 4-6 hours per day with half-hour increments and follows the school calendar.

Training occurs the week before classes begin, and building assignments may change based on staffing needs. The role involves heating, cooking, portioning, serving, and kitchen clean-up under Cook Manager guidance, with safety and sanitation standards strictly observed.