Cooks Helper - Nutrition Services

Centrally located on Interstate 94 less than 25 miles northwest of Maple Grove and 30 miles southeast of Saint Cloud, Monticello is home to five brick and mortar schools and two nature-based facilities serving more than 4,000 students annually. Monticello consistently ranks in the top 50 school districts in the state as measured by a number of organizations and metrics, and performs above the state average in graduation rates, test scores, and early college opportunities.

Nutrition Service opportunity with Monticello Schools

This position is located at the Monticello Middle School with the hours of 9:45 am - 1:45 pm, Monday through Friday.

Responsible for the preparation, serving and clean-up of nourishing and attractive meals for School District students, staff and guests by complying with all applicable sanitation and health standards and following established food production programs and procedures.

• High School diploma or General Education Degree (GED) required
• Secondary education preferred
• Certified Food Protection Manager certification training preferred

• Demonstrated knowledge of food service procedures, practices and equipment
• Demonstrated knowledge of federal/state health/nutrition requirement
• Demonstrated knowledge of proper food handling and sanitation
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as labels, safety and procedure manuals
• Knowledge and application of computer skills
• Written and verbal skills
• Ability to perform arithmetic calculations (i.e. addition, subtraction, multiplication and division)
• Ability to work with money and accurately make change.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment
• Ability to set priorities and meet deadlines
• Ability to maintain confidentiality in all aspects of the job
• Must be able to lift up to 40 lbs.

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$16.74 / Hour based on the current Food Service Master Agreement

An internal Nutrition Service Union meeting will be held on Friday, February 13, 2026. See meeting notice for details.