District Assistant Cook

District Assistant Cook

Brooklyn Center Community Schools is hiring a District Assistant Cook to support our Nutrition Services team at Brooklyn Center Elementary. We seek a compassionate, skilled, and caring cook who creates nutritious meals with enthusiasm and adaptability, values our diverse student community, shows patience with students of all abilities, communicates professionally with staff, students, and families, and creates an inclusive, welcoming environment.

• 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 food service 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.

• 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).
• 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.

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

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

• Entry level

• Full‑time

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