Food Service Assistant, Ella Baker - (SY 2025-2026)
Job Overview
Employment Type
Part-time
Compensation
Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $19.87 - $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 significant educational institution committed to providing high-quality education to a diverse student body in Minneapolis, Minnesota. As one of the largest public school districts in the state, MPS places a strong emphasis on inclusivity, diversity, and community engagement to foster an enriching learning environment for all students. The district prioritizes putting children first and preparing them to be college-ready through dedicated educational programs and supportive services. MPS is known for its commitment to diversity and equal employment opportunities, ensuring that no individual is denied training or employment on the basis of race, gender, age,... Show More
Job Requirements
- High school diploma or GED equivalent
- Food handling experience preferred
- Ability to perform moderate physical tasks including lifting up to 50 pounds
- Ability to work in a commercial kitchen environment
- Willingness to work approximately 4 hours daily for 41 weeks
- Must pass a criminal background check
- Must pass required pre-placement exam
Job Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED equivalent
- Food handling experience preferred
- Ability to follow verbal and written instructions
- Knowledge of safety and sanitation practices
- Skill in maintaining cleanliness and food service standards
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships
- Must pass required pre-placement exam
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 scope of authority and training, and in compliance with MPS policies and quality standards
- Cleans and maintains orderly, safe and sanitary conditions in FSD 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
Job Qualifications
Experience
No experience required
Job Location
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