Cook

Cook JobID:

3012

Position Type:

Support Staff/Cook

Date Posted:

4/7/2026

Location:

Middle School

Date Available:

ASAP

Closing Date:

Open until filled

CENTENNIAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

is the connecting hub for the communities of Blaine, Centerville, Circle Pines, Lexington and Lino Lakes, located 20 minutes north of Minneapolis and St. Paul. With 9 exceptional schools serving 6,400 students, Centennial offers a track record of academic success combined with a consistent district-wide drive for improvement. Annually, the district's high school graduation rate of 94.7% is at the top of Minnesota's rankings. Centennial's schools are safe and filled with respectful students who are a wonderful reflection of and contributors to the community. The district's vibrant learning environments and personalized, team approach supports the strengths and addresses the challenges of each individual student. The curriculum throughout K-12 is focused on the knowledge and skills necessary for success in the 21st century. Importantly, Centennial is distinguished by its use of data to drive achievement, its innovative use of technology, and its exceptional faculty, with 78% of them holding a master's degree. A transparent and good steward of public resources, Centennial is guided by a strategic plan developed in collaboration with staff, parents and community members. As a district that encourages, listens and responds, Centennial is the pride of our five communities with 86% of resident students choosing Centennial, nearly 90% of parents rating teachers as "excellent", and 91% saying students are well prepared for college.

Position:

Cook

Location:

Centennial Middle School

Hours:

6 hours/day - 7:30 am to 1:30 pm

Start Date:

ASAP

Wage:

Starting at $20.35/hour per the Food Services Contract

Benefits:

Health Insurance Health Savings Account Flexible Spending Account Dependent Care Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Long Term Disability Insurance Life Insurance Pension Plan (PERA) 403(b) Retirement Plan 403(b) Employer match after 4 completed years of service Paid Time Off Paid Sick Time Employee Assistance Program

RESPONSIBILITIES

Assists the cook manager as needed with the school meal program book work, daily recording of food served, ingredients used and numbers served. Stores and inventories all food and supplies. Performs all phases of kitchen positions, including cleanup, dish washing and sanitation. Cooks foodstuffs in quantities according to menu and number of persons to be served. Monitors meals served to ensure proper food handling and portion control.

QUALIFICATIONS

High school diploma and 2 years school food service experience or equivalent. Certification of level 2 or higher by American School Food Service Association standards, certified in Serv-Safe from the National Restaurant Association or equivalent as accepted by the School Board. The physical demands described here are representatives of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly (67-100% of the time) required to stand; use hands to fingers, handles or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear; and taste or smell. The employee frequently (34-66% of the time) is required to walk and stoop. The employee is occasionally (0-33% of the time) is required to climb. The employee must regularly (67-100% of the time) lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently (34-66% of the time) lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally (0-33% of the time) lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus.