Candidate Pool Food Service Assistant - CWS, SY 2025-2026

Minneapolis, MN, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Full-time

Part-time

Compensation

Type:

Hourly

Rate:

Exact $22.12

Work Schedule

Standard Hours

Benefits

Dental Insurance

Health Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

HSA

FSA

Retirement Plan

Job Description

Minneapolis Public Schools (MPS) is a comprehensive public school district dedicated to providing high-quality education to a diverse student population. Known for its commitment to diversity and inclusion, MPS strives to create an equitable learning environment that fosters academic success and personal growth for all students. As one of the largest school districts in Minnesota, MPS supports its students through a wide range of programs, including its Culinary & Wellness Services Department, which focuses on delivering nutritious meals and promoting wellness across the school community.

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Job Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent
some food handling experience preferred
ability to follow verbal and written instructions
physical ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds
willingness to work flexible hours including early mornings or extended shifts
commitment to maintaining safety and sanitation standards
may require a valid Minnesota State Driver's License
ability to work in a commercial kitchen environment
passing pre-placement exam
successful completion of a criminal background check

Job Qualifications

High school diploma or GED equivalent
some food handling experience preferred
knowledge of safety and sanitation practices for food preparation, distribution, and storage
knowledge of personal sanitation and hygiene regulations
knowledge of principles of record keeping and records management
skill in following and maintaining safety standards
skill in following verbal and written instructions and procedures
skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with co-workers and clients

Job Duties

Assists the Food Service Department staff with basic food preparation, proper food storage, and maintaining the cleanliness of the food service, dining, and storage areas
performs work within the scope of authority and training, and in compliance with MPS policies and quality standards
cleans and maintains orderly, safe, and sanitary conditions in the Food Service Department facility
cleans dishes, kitchen utensils, and equipment
cleans tables, chairs, floors, and surfaces
receives, transports, and stores food according to sanitary handling standards
scoops bulk foods into containers, makes and wraps food portions, packages food orders
prepares the dining area for meal time, prepares and serves meals as directed
counts products received and shipped
verifies that the quantity, quality, and type of products match the daily summaries and work orders
provides accurate and timely numbers for production and inventory
demonstrates courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with students, clients, visitors, and MPS staff
acts in a manner that promotes a harmonious and effective workplace environment
enthusiastically promotes the Superintendent's goals and priorities in compliance with all policies and procedures
maintains absolute confidentiality of work-related issues, records, and MPS information
other duties or tasks may be assigned on an as-needed basis
may be required to work outside normal business hours and extended hours to accomplish the job requirements

Job Qualifications

Experience

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Job Location

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