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Start Your Online Application Now Date of Availability: 09/01/2026 Date Closing: Until filled Job Title: COOK HELPER Reports To: Kitchen Supervisor Salary Range: $17.22-26.95 Union: MSEA SUMMARY: Perform routine food service activities related to food preparation, serving, and cleanup in a school cafeteria. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: ? Prepares and cooks food service items ? Assists in serving meals ? Assists in setting up and stocking food preparation and service lines ? Performs cleanup duties as directed ? Maintains strict standards of sanitation keeping the kitchen safe and in a clean and orderly condition ? Perform other related duties as assigned KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: ? Excellent multitasking ability to assist other kitchen staff positions ? Familiarity with common kitchen utensils and commercial equipment ? Knowledge of best practices for kitchen safety and sanitation ? Basic kitchen skills, such as experience chopping, dicing, frying, following a recipe and measuring ingredients accurately ? Ability to lift, carry, push and pull heavy containers of food and materials up to 50 lbs. ? Ability to interact positively within the school district and community ? Ability to work in a fast-paced environment TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: ? Student contact days according to the District School Calendar ? 4-hour shift DEADLINE TO APPLY: Open until filled Lester Prairie School District #424 is an equal opportunity employer and supports an inclusive workplace environment. Lester Prairie School uses the applicant tracking system from Frontline Education to manage employment applications online