Substitute Food Preparation Worker

Hopkins-Public-Schools; Hopkins (MN); On-site; USD 26,000 - 29,000; Part time

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Position handbook/agreements available

Job summary

Hopkins Public Schools seeks a Food Preparation Worker to support high-volume kitchen operations at multiple district sites. You will prepare simple recipes, wash and cut produce, and help with serving meals to students while following safety rules.

This role emphasizes teamwork, quick pace, and building trusted connections with students. The position may require working at various locations district-wide, with on-call hours and a focus on fresh ingredients, variety, and community nutrition

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience in school food service is preferred.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Prepare simple recipes.
• Peel and cut fresh fruits and vegetables.
• Prepare fresh condiments and dressings.
• Ensure safety and sanitation practices for food preparation and storage.
• Serve meals to students and assist with clean up.
• Assist with special diet accommodations.

Skills

Food safety

Sanitation

Food preparation

Dishes & cleaning

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

• Position Type:
  School Nutrition/ General Worker/Prep Cook/Dish washer
• Date Posted:
  9/23/2026
• Location:
  Various locations

At Hopkins Public Schools, we believe that our strength lies in the diversity of our students, staff, and community. We are a proudly inclusive E-12 district serving approximately 7,200 students across the City of Hopkins and surrounding communities. Our district represents a rich mosaic of cultures, backgrounds, identities, and lived experiences; we value and celebrate that diversity in everything we do. There is no "typical" Hopkins student, and we embrace this truth as a catalyst for innovation, growth, and equity in learning.

We seek educators and staff who are equity-minded, culturally responsive, and deeply committed to creating inclusive spaces where all learners can thrive.

We welcome candidates who are passionate about dismantling systemic barriers, advancing justice, and preparing students to become bold, collaborative, and compassionate global citizens. When you join Hopkins Public Schools, you are not just joining a district, you are becoming part of a community that honors difference, nurtures potential, and inspires remarkable achievement in every learner, from birth through graduation.

You are welcome at Hopkins. You belong at Hopkins.

SUMMARY

FoodPreparationWorkers in Hopkins provide top-notch meals created from high-quality, fresh ingredients. Days include variety and fast-paced action related to generalfoodproduction in a high-volume kitchen; preparing recipes, serving meals, cashiering and clean up -- you also get to build genuine and authentic connections with students. At Hopkins, we believe introducing children to a variety offoods early in life will broaden their taste palettes, allowing them to develop a healthier diet. TheFoodPreparationWorkerwill assist with the receiving, storage,preparationand serving of allfoods on our menus, which include a wide variety of meats, nuts, legumes; a wide variety of fresh fruits & vegetables; breads & grains, and dairy products. Be a part of a team that coaches kids to be adventurous & curious eaters!

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

This class specification lists the major duties and requirements of the job and is not all-inclusive. Incumbent(s) may be expected to perform job-related duties other than those contained in this document and may be required to have specific job-related knowledge and skills.

• Prepare simple recipes
• Peel and cut fresh fruits and vegetables
• Prepare fresh condiments & dressings
• Knowledge of safety and sanitation practices forfoodpreparation, distribution and storage
• Serve school-aged children nourishing meals made from scratch
• Wash dishes and otherfoodservice tasks
• Assist with special diet accommodations

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Education and Experience

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Work experience in schoolfoodservice or relatedfoodservice operation desired
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail required

Required Certificates, Licenses, and Registrations

• Driver's License.
• FoodSafety and Sanitation Certification preferred

PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS

The physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work is performed in a commercialfoodservice and kitchen work environment; moderate physical requirements, with risk of burns and cuts; frequent lifting, carrying, and moving up to 40-pound containers offoodpreparationmaterials and equipment; may require working in a walk-in freezer.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT

Work is performed in a commercialfoodservice and kitchen work environment.

Hours & Compensation

$19.97per hour.

This position will work on call at various locations throughout the district with no set work hours

Position specific Benefits information is available HERE

Union Contracts, Position Handbook/Agreements are located HERE