Help Nourish Young Minds at Brooklyn Center Elementary. We're seeking a compassionate, skilled and caring District Assistant Cook to join our Nutrition Services team.  Are you passionate about creating nutritious meals and approach each day with enthusiasm and adaptability, value working with our diverse student community, show patience and understanding with students of all abilities, can communicate professionally with staff, students, and families, and create an inclusive, welcoming environment for everyone?

Your Role Will Include:

• Preparing, cooking, and serving menu items according to recipes and portion standards.
• Setting up à la carte items and serving as cashier, including counting and recording monies received.
• Assisting with breakfast, lunch, and dinner preparation; prepping lunch items; stocking salad bar, deli counter, beverage machines, and condiment stations.
• Preparing and serving made-to-order sandwiches.
• Operating foodservice equipment: dishwashers, mixers, slicers, choppers, steamers, deep fryers, ovens, and other mechanical equipment.
• Creating a welcoming, supportive, culturally responsive environment for students and staff.
• Cleaning kitchen and equipment; washing and storing dishes and utensils; completing laundry and general cleaning tasks.
• Stocking and rotating food supplies; maintaining production records; counting leftovers; recording food and supply usage; assisting in estimating and ordering food needs
• Replenishing food, beverages, and utensils during service and ensuring consistent portion sizes.
• Reporting accidents or issues and upholding sanitary and food safety protocols.
• Serving as Baker when needed and performing other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED.
• At least 1 year of commercial kitchen cooking experience in a school setting.
• Food Protection Manager Certification (must hold and maintain).
• ServSafe Certification (district assistance available).
• DHS background check.
• Strong professional communication skills.
• Preferred knowledge of: food quality and nutrition; USDA regulations; large-scale food storage; sanitation and safety practices; and equipment use and care.

Salary and Benefits:

• $20.75–$23.18/hour, based on experience.
• Comprehensive health and dental benefits; earned sick and safe time.

Locations & Shift Times:

• Full-time position, Monday - Friday 6:00 AM - 2:00 PM.
• Brooklyn Center Elementary School.

Join our dedicated team at Brooklyn Center Community Schools, where you'll play a vital role in supporting student success through nutrition. Your culinary skills and caring approach will help create a positive dining experience for our school community!

Ready to make a difference? Apply today!