School Cook, Field - (SY 2025-2026)

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Job Title: School Cook, Field - (SY 2025-2026)  and Requisition ID number: 103593

Close Date: 11:59 PM on  

Organizational Unit:  CWS, Site Group 1 (10001112) 

Site:  Field (0119) 

FTE:  .8750 or 7 hrs/day; 41 wks; this is based on full-time equivalency with 1.0 being full time

Union:  Food Service(27) 

Functional Area:  Food Service 

Salary Range:  $21.23 AFDSV3 Step3  - $23.62 AFDSV3 Step7  

Benefits:  Dental insurance | Health insurance | Vision insurance | Paid time off | HSA & FSA | Retirement plan

A resume and cover letter are mandatory to apply for any position.


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Work Schedule TBD.

 

SUMMARY

Under general supervision, prepares high volumes of food in a timely and quality manner. Prepares food on-site in batches for quantities that are sufficient for the needs of that site/school.

 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

* Performs food preparation tasks according to planned menus and schedule; cooks food, prepared or from scratch for student nutrition programs that meet the mandated nutritional needs; scales recipes to       appropriate quantities need for the assigned site/school.

* Reads and follows recipes. Prepares, seasons, marinates, cooks, tastes meats, fruits, vegetables, and other ingredients.

* Inspects food items for the purpose of verifying quantity, quality, and specifications of orders to meet preparation needs and comply with mandated health and food safety standards.

* Cleans and maintains equipment and food preparation and storage areas in sanitary condition to meet mandated health standards. Reports equipment needs and malfunctions.

* Ensures compliance with all MPS, U.S. Department of Agriculture, State of Minnesota Departments of Education and Health, Child Nutrition program, and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) procedures, policies and standards.

 

Knowledge of

* Federal, state and local codes and regulations governing food handling and public nutrition services.

* Safety and sanitation practices for food preparation, distribution and storage.

* Methods, materials, and practices of volume food preparation and inventory control.

 

Skill in

* Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with co-workers and clients.

 

Education, Training and Experience

High School diploma AND two years of experience in food preparation at a large scale facility or restaurant.

 

LICENSE AND CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

Must obtain a valid Minnesota Food Manager Certificate within one year of hire date.

 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT

Work is performed in a commercial food service and kitchen work environment; moderate physical requirements, with risk of burns and cuts; frequent lifting, carrying, and moving up to 50 pound containers of food preparation materials and equipment; may require working in a walk-in freezer.

 

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Final candidates may be invited to interview with a committee. Final appointment to this position will be contingent upon passing a criminal background check.

COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY:
Diversity is one of Minneapolis Public Schools core