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Start Your Online Application Now Date of Availability: 09/01/2026 Date Closing: Until Filled East Grand Forks School District is seeking applicants for a Kitchen Helper/Cook. East Grand Forks, MN is a city with a population of approximately 8,500 and located in the heart of the Red River Valley in Northwest Minnesota. It borders Grand Forks, ND and is very close to the University of North Dakota and Northland Community and Technical College. The district''s K-12 enrollment is approximately 1,900 students as well as a thriving preschool program. The district has four separate school buildings housing grades K-2, 3-5, 6-8 and 9-12. Terms: Compensation will be $18.43-$19.30/hour per the EGF ISD 595 Food Service Work Agreement . Benefits are outlined in the Food Service Work Agreement. Kitchen hours are generally 7:30 AM - 1:30 PM. The school assignment will be made by the Nutrition Services Manager. Qualifications: Knowledge of cooking measures. Ability to do basic math. Must be able to lift 50 pounds. Quantitiy cooking experience preferred. ServSafe Manager certification attainment required within 6 month of employement Reporting Relationship: The Kitchen Helper/Cook reports directly to the School Kitchen Manager and ultimatley to the Nutrition Services Manager. Basic Function of the Position: The kitchen helper/cook is responsible to assist in preparing, cooking, baking and serving a variety of foods, in large quantities, while demonstrating proper food safety and effective sanitation practices in a school kitchen environment. Job Description: Assist the head cook in all aspects of school meal distribution inluding but not limited to meal preparation, cooking, portioning and serving school meals, as well as clean up. Ensures proper safety, sanitation and food service preparation practices are followed and that food is prepared in a timely manner. Attend all district-wide food service meetings. To apply, please go to EGF Human Resources or the district''s website (egf.k12.mn.us) and complete the application process. Application will be reviewed on an ongoing basis until the position is filled. East Grand Forks Public Schools is an equal opportunity employe r East Grand Forks Public Schools uses the applicant tracking system from Frontline Education to manage employment applications online