Prep Cook 6 hrs/day Fridley Middle School

Position Type:
Nutritional Serv./ Prep Cook

Date Posted:
6/18/2025

Location:
Fridley Middle School

&nbsp&nbsp WELCOME TO FRIDLEY PUBLIC SCHOOLS!
Thank you for your interest in Fridley Public Schools, an International Baccalaureate (IB) World Schools district. We are the only school district in Minnesota and one of few in the U.S. that offers the full IB Continuum to students in pre-K to grade 12. As a world class community of learners, Fridley Public Schools aims to develop internationally minded students. We challenge ourselves, our students, and our community to become caring and knowledgeable life-long learners who inquire and take action to create a better world.
Our mission is to guide students in the development of learning skills to help them reach their full potential.
The successful candidate will be an individual who firmly believes ...

• In the value of diversity and inclusion in enriching the educational experience of all students.
• All students feel valued and have a sense of belonging.
• All learners have the right to a quality education.
• All learners have the ability to learn and attain self-fulfillment.
• All learners need the strategies and tools necessary to strive toward becoming responsible, independent and productive members of society.

Job Summary:
Come join our Child Nutrition Professionals and work as part of a team who cares about serving students healthy food options. Prepares, produces and serves a variety of foods from fresh, canned, dry or frozen states according to recipes and assists in other related tasks in a designated food service production and/or service area. This position is responsible for preparing the alternative hot or cold entree depending on daily production needs, baking of items, preparing hot vegetables, supporting the Assistant Cook Manager, assigned cleaning tasks, operating the point of sale system, and serving meals to students. Should possess a positive attitude, attention to detail, and willing to work with team members.This service is done in an atmosphere of cleanliness, cheerfulness and personal caring in accordance with the requirements of the MN State Department of Education, USDA school budget and policies.

Hours:
6 hours/day, M-F student contact days during the school year at Fridley Middle School

Salary: per the master working agreement $18.70- $22.03/hour Depending on previous food service experience

QUALIFICATIONS (Specific training or job experience required before appointment)
1. HS diploma or equivalent.
2. Ability to take direction of supervisor.
3. Minimum of at least 1 year of previous food service experience.
4. Ability to work cohesively with peers, supervisors, school personnel, and students.
5. Ability to demonstrate customer service skills on an ongoing basis.
6. Ability to work rapidly and efficiently in performing job duties.
7. Knowledge of USDA Child Nutrition Programs benefical
8. ServSafe Certification required by 1-year employment date

Working Conditions:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employed is regularly required to talk, hear, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, reach for objects, stand, walk, push, pull, lift, and use hands to grasp and feel. The employed must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, occasionally being required to lift and/or move up to 40 pounds or more. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

Application Procedure: Apply Online, qualified applicants will be contacted for interviews until the position is filled.

Application Materials to: Renee Arbogast, Director of Nutritional Services

Diversity:

Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC), women, and LGBTQ+ candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. Fridley Public Schools recognizes and values the importance of diversity and inclusion in enriching the employment experience of its employees and in supporting our academic mission. Fridley Public Schools is committed to attracting and retaining employees with varying identities and backgrounds.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

Fridley Public Schools ISD 14 is an Equal Opportunity, and veteran-friendly employer.

Fridley Public Schools ISD 14 ensures equal employment opportunities regardless of race, creed, gender, color, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation or disability. Fridley Public Schools is committed to a workforce that reflects the diversity of the district and strongly encourages persons to apply who can strengthen our diversity. For more information, view the Districts Equal Opportunity Employment .

Veterans Preference: If you are an eligible veteran, please submit a legible copy of your DD214 with your application.

Accommodation: If you have a disability that requires an accommodation during the selection process, please email Human Resources at ... or call ....

Background Check Upon Conditional Offer:

Background checks are conducted upon receiving a conditional offer. Employees must complete a background check. A passing background is required. Criminal convictions are reviewed on a case-by-case basis.