School Nutrition Prep & Service Aide (3 Hrs/Day)

Bloomington Public Schools; Unterseen; On-site; USD 26,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

Bloomington Public Schools is hiring a Food Prep Assistant to support district-wide meal service. This part-time role runs 3 hours per day, roughly 10:15 am to 1:15 pm, five days a week, for 10 months.

Salary ranges from $19.24 to $22.84 per hour, with benefits not included due to hours. Responsibilities include collaborating with the manager on preparation, service, sanitation, recording meals and cleanup; following MN Food Code and USDA guidelines; operating kitchen equipment and POS systems;

Qualifications

• Good customer service skills with students, parents and staff
• Serve Safe class within last 3 years or 30 days of start date

Responsibilities

• Works collaboratively with the manager on all aspects of preparation, service, sanitation, recording of meals and clean up
• Understands MN Food Code and USDA Guidelines for School Nutrition
• Competently performs food prep including all equipment in the kitchen including kettles, steamers, mixers, ovens and choppers as assigned
• Accurately and competently executes functions involving point of sale, cash handling and computer programs
• Consistently works well with others displaying honesty, courtesy, compassion and helpfulness
• Exhibits behavior which is not detrimental to the team, program or district at work and in the public
• Respectfully follows directives of supervisors
• Maintains good communication to facilitate seamless service
• Actively participates in contributing towards program improvements
• Consistently adheres to District rules and policies
• Keep written documentation of food items used/temperatures
• Promotes participation through customer service delivery that is welcoming, encouraging and supportive
• Performs heavy cleaning and inventory of food service area and equipment including dish machine
• Other duties as assigned

Job description

Food Prep Assistant 3 hrs/day District Wide JobID: 8753

• Position Type:
  Food Service/ Food Service
  
  
• Date Posted:
  9/9/2026
  
  
• Location:
  District Wide
  
  
• Closing Date:
  Ongoing for 26-27
  
  

Position:
Food Prep Assistant

Location:
District Wide

Effective Date:
asap

Hours:
3 hours per day (approximately 10:15 am - 1:15 pm)
5 days per week
10 months

Salary:
Class II ranging from $19.24 - $22.84 per hour

Benefits:
Due to the hours of this assignment it is not benefit eligible.

Responsibilities:

• Works collaboratively with the manager on all aspects of preparation, service, sanitation, recording of meals and clean up
• Understands MN Food Code and USDA Guidelines for School Nutrition
• Competently performs food prep including all equipment in the kitchen including kettles, steamers, mixers, ovens and choppers as assigned
• Accurately and competently executes functions involving point of sale, cash handling and computer programs
• Consistently works well with others displaying honesty, courtesy, compassion and helpfulness
• Exhibits behavior which is not detrimental to the team, program or district at work and in the public
• Respectfully follows directives of supervisors
• Maintains good communication to facilitate seamless service
• Actively participates in contributing towards program improvements
• Consistently adheres to District rules and policies
• Keep written documentation of food items used/temperatures
• Promotes participation through customer service delivery that is welcoming, encouraging and supportive
• Performs heavy cleaning and inventory of food service area and equipment including dish machine
• Other duties as assigned

Essential Functions:

• Lifting up to 38 pounds
• Lifting and twisting
• Repetitive motion often required
• Able to work on feet for long periods of time or scheduled shift
• Working in a noisy environment
• Be visually alert to student conduct and potential hazards

Preferred Qualifications:

• Good customer service skills with students, parents and staff
• Serve Safe class within last 3 years or 30 days of start date

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Until Filled
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Postings current as of 10/27/2026 4:22:13 PM CST.

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