Cook Assistant CO-III / Custodian C-III – 40 hrs/wk

This position is open to internal candidates.

This is a District-wide position.

Salary Range:

Pay Grade 17, Local 66 Contract – Cook Assistant CO-III

Pay Grade 15, Local 66 Contract – Custodian C-III

Term: 40 hours per week / 260 days per school year

Cook Assistant CO-III: 20 hrs/wk – 181 days per school year

Custodian C-III: 20 hrs/wk (4 hrs/day / 181 days per school year and 8 hrs/day / 79 days per school year)

Cook Assistant CO-III  

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Individual shall be responsible for the preparation, assembling, and serving of food items for the breakfast and lunch program to the students in an acceptable and palatable manner.
• Must have knowledge of meal requirements and keep accurate food production records.
• Individual shall be responsible for the cleanliness of the kitchen area, utensils, and all other equipment.
• May be responsible for receiving of food, supplies, and rotating products.
• May be responsible for keeping accurate food production records, Manager Self Inspection, and Temperature Logs.
• May be responsible for preparing all daily food requests, supply, bread, and milk orders.
• Individual is responsible for the cleanliness of the kitchen area, utensils, and all other equipment according to all HACCP procedures.
• Individual shall perform all other duties that may be assigned by the Food Service Coordinator. 

Qualifications:  

• Active knowledge of meal requirements and safety and sanitation
• Must have a Food Manager Certificate
• Recommend food service/nutrition background
• Ability to promote and maintain effective communications
• Positive public relations
• Computer skills
• Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
• Possesses high standards of work ethics
• Ability to handle money, add, and make change
• The ability to keep accurate food production records
• The ability to prepare all daily food requests, supply, bread, and milk orders
• Ability to work in temperature extremes (walk-in cooler/freezer) hot kitchen environment 

Custodian C-III

The applicant shall be responsible for the following:  cleanliness of the areas assigned; maintaining and repairing the building and building contents; and performing all other duties that may be assigned by the building principal, district facilities engineer, or superintendent.

• Vacuum and clean carpets
• Sweep or mop all tile floors and entryways as assigned         
• Wash all assigned whiteboards daily
• Clean boys’ and girls’ washrooms and locker rooms as assigned
• Dry mop and wet mop stairways and wash down the railings
• Sweep all hallways as assigned and remove black marks on floors
• Dust top and wash front of lockers
• Wash walls and windows; dust; and change light bulbs whenever necessary
• Check and secure all outside doors and windows before leaving
• Operate scrubbing machines
• Heavy lifting and pushing (up to 75 pounds) (e.g., moving furniture, 5-gallon cans of wax, stripping compound and cleaners, moving cases of paper and other supplies, and unloading of trucks)
• Set up and take down of furniture and equipment necessary for educational programs held in the building
• Clean and sanitize wastebaskets and garbage cans
• Perform routine operations in maintenance at heights up to 8-15 feet (i.e., replace light bulbs, ceiling tile, ventilator grids, and painting)
• Remove snow from walkways
• Maintain grounds
• Perform cleaning services in and around the building as needed
• Work together as a team with co-workers
• Work with students, staff, and community members to create a positive environment
• Valid MN Driver’s License
• Other duties as assigned

Screening Procedure:  The District reserves the managerial right to make an assessment of the candidate’s custodial knowledge and physical ability to perform the duties and responsibilities of the position.

Internal Application Deadline:  Thursday, January 29, 2025 – 3:00 p.m.