Kitchen Helper 6-hours
JobID: 8119
Position Type:
Nutritional Services
Date Posted:
8/14/2025
Location:
Talahi Elementary
SCHEDULE:
Hourly
Hours may vary based on program needs
30-hour work week
Partially grant-funded position
REPORTS TO: Supervisor of Nutritional Services, First Cook, Building Principals
SUPERVISION: None
QUALIFICATIONS:
Required
High school diploma or equivalent
1-3 years' work-related experience
Preferred
Bilingual
Basic cashiering skills
Knowledge of customer service principles
POSITION SUMMARY: The Kitchen Helper is responsible for performing routine kitchen duties, such as the preparation and serving of breakfast and/or lunch to students and staff, dishwashing, general cashiering and cleaning. This position is partially grant funded and is responsible for preparing fresh fruits and vegetables for classrooms according to the requirements of the Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Grant Program (FFVP).
SALARY: $16.01/hr - $16.88/hr
ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
Preparation of food as directed by head cooks
Set up serving lines
Serve food to students and staff
Keep service area and food dispensers cleaned and stocked
Count/record the quantity of food sold on daily and weekly sheets
Makes short order food as needed (ice cream, malts, pop)
Compiles food and supply orders
Receives money for cash sales in ala-cart line
Assist with cleaning the kitchen, cooking equipment and entire serving area, including washing dishes with power washer
Preparation of fresh fruit and vegetable snacks for classrooms according to FFVP
Other duties as assigned
PHYSICAL FACTORS:
Frequent: walking, standing, sitting, hearing, talking, seeing, and repetitive motions
Light Work: lifting up to 25 pounds and/or exerting up to 20 of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or negligible amount of force constantly to move objects
BENEFITS: We offer a comprehensive benefits package for employees working a minimum of 30 hours per week*. This includes health, dental, and vision insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts for medical and dependent care, as well as life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) coverage, and long-term disability insurance. (*Temporary, seasonal, and substitute positions not eligible.)
All Employees of Saint Cloud School District 742 are responsible to support District goals, to work collaboratively and respectfully with diverse populations of staff, students and parents and to model and promote a welcoming working and learning environment. Employees are expected to support and adapt to change and to demonstrate commitment to continuous performance improvement. Employees are responsible to establish and maintain effective communication with students, teachers, support staff, colleagues and parents, respect confidential matters, encourage a safe and secure environment throughout the District, and to be dependable and accountable in the performance of their work. It is the prerogative of the District to assign staff so as to best meet the needs of the District.
St. Cloud School District 742 prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns or questions to the Title IX Coordinator. The notice of nondiscrimination is located at
For inquiries, please contact ...
JobID: 8119
Position Type:
Nutritional Services
Date Posted:
8/14/2025
Location:
Talahi Elementary
SCHEDULE:
Hourly
Hours may vary based on program needs
30-hour work week
Partially grant-funded position
REPORTS TO: Supervisor of Nutritional Services, First Cook, Building Principals
SUPERVISION: None
QUALIFICATIONS:
Required
High school diploma or equivalent
1-3 years' work-related experience
Preferred
Bilingual
Basic cashiering skills
Knowledge of customer service principles
POSITION SUMMARY: The Kitchen Helper is responsible for performing routine kitchen duties, such as the preparation and serving of breakfast and/or lunch to students and staff, dishwashing, general cashiering and cleaning. This position is partially grant funded and is responsible for preparing fresh fruits and vegetables for classrooms according to the requirements of the Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Grant Program (FFVP).
SALARY: $16.01/hr - $16.88/hr
ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
Preparation of food as directed by head cooks
Set up serving lines
Serve food to students and staff
Keep service area and food dispensers cleaned and stocked
Count/record the quantity of food sold on daily and weekly sheets
Makes short order food as needed (ice cream, malts, pop)
Compiles food and supply orders
Receives money for cash sales in ala-cart line
Assist with cleaning the kitchen, cooking equipment and entire serving area, including washing dishes with power washer
Preparation of fresh fruit and vegetable snacks for classrooms according to FFVP
Other duties as assigned
PHYSICAL FACTORS:
Frequent: walking, standing, sitting, hearing, talking, seeing, and repetitive motions
Light Work: lifting up to 25 pounds and/or exerting up to 20 of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or negligible amount of force constantly to move objects
BENEFITS: We offer a comprehensive benefits package for employees working a minimum of 30 hours per week*. This includes health, dental, and vision insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts for medical and dependent care, as well as life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) coverage, and long-term disability insurance. (*Temporary, seasonal, and substitute positions not eligible.)
All Employees of Saint Cloud School District 742 are responsible to support District goals, to work collaboratively and respectfully with diverse populations of staff, students and parents and to model and promote a welcoming working and learning environment. Employees are expected to support and adapt to change and to demonstrate commitment to continuous performance improvement. Employees are responsible to establish and maintain effective communication with students, teachers, support staff, colleagues and parents, respect confidential matters, encourage a safe and secure environment throughout the District, and to be dependable and accountable in the performance of their work. It is the prerogative of the District to assign staff so as to best meet the needs of the District.
St. Cloud School District 742 prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns or questions to the Title IX Coordinator. The notice of nondiscrimination is located at
For inquiries, please contact ...
Job ID: 489795203
Originally Posted on: 8/17/2025