Minnetonka Public School District

Starting at $22.46/hr | Full Time, Medical & Dental Benefits | No Weeknights, No Weekends, No Summers

Looking for a job that fits your life? Minnetonka Public Schools is hiring Cook Helpers for Nutrition Services for the 2026-2027 school year. You work when students are in school, and 6-hour per day positions provide medical and dental benefit eligibility. No prior food service experience is needed. Just bring reliability, a willingness to learn, and a positive attitude, and join a team that serves students every school day.

Your Role Will Include:

• Heating, cooking, and pre-dishing food following Cook Manager instruction.
• Assisting in preparing food items, and portioning, garnishing, and serving food items.
• Setting up and cleaning up the kitchen and serving areas.
• Following safety and sanitation standards in handling, storing, and serving food.
• Performing record keeping functions as requested by the Cook Manager.
• Performing point-of-sale and cashiering duties as part of kitchen rotation.

Qualifications:

• Must enjoy working with students.
• Ability to follow oral and written directions.
• Basic math skills required.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with coworkers, supervisors, and the general public.
• ServSafe Certification preferred not required; computer experience is helpful.
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the position, including the ability to lift up to 40 pounds, as assessed through a preplacement physical at Concentra.

Location & Shift Times:

• Locations: All 6 Elementary schools and 2 Middle Schools.
• 10-month, school-year position with no summer commitment required.
• Position works on all school days, with no weeknights and no weekends.
• Within the hours of 8:15 AM to 2:15 PM, subject to school start time | 4 to 6 hours per day.
• Building assignment subject to change based on staffing needs.

Ready for a schedule built around the school day? Apply today and join the Minnetonka Nutrition Services team.