What are the responsibilities and job description for the Food Prep Assistant 5 hrs/day - Poplar Bridge Elementary position at Bloomington Public Schools?
- Works collaboratively with the manager on all aspects of preparation, service, sanitation, recording of meals and clean up
- Understands MN Food Code and USDA Guidelines for School Nutrition
- Competently performs food prep including all equipment in the kitchen including kettles, steamers, mixers, ovens and choppers as assigned
- Accurately and competently executes functions involving point of sale, cash handling and computer programs
- Consistently works well with others displaying honesty, courtesy, compassion and helpfulness
- Exhibits behavior which is not detrimental to the team, program or district at work and in the public
- Maintains dependable attendance
- Respectfully follows directives of supervisors
- Maintains good communication to facilitate seamless service
- Actively participates in contributing towards program improvements
- Consistently adheres to District rules and policies
- Keep written documentation of food items used/temperatures
- Promotes participation through customer service delivery that is welcoming, encouraging and supportive
- Performs heavy cleaning and inventory of food service area and equipment including dish machine
- Other duties as assigned
- Lifting up to 38 pounds
- Lifting and twisting
- Repetitive motion often required
- Able to work on feet for long periods of time or scheduled shift
- Working in a noisy environment
- Be visually alert to student conduct and potential hazards
- School Food Service experience
- Good customer service skills with students, parents and staff
- Serve Safe class within last 3 years or 30 days of start date
- SNA Certification Level 1
- Health & Dental Insurance: Employees can choose from health and dental plans to help cover medical and dental needs for themselves and their families. Employee only coverage for Health insurance is $0 per paycheck. The District also contributes to an HSA account to help cover medical expenses.
- Life Insurance and Disability Insurance: Employees get free life insurance, which provides money to their family if something happens to them while employed with the district. Additionally, your spouse and dependent children to age twenty-six are also covered. There is also LTD insurance to help if they can't work due to illness or injury for an extended period of time.
- Retirement & Pension Savings: Employees can save money for their future through a retirement plan or pension. The district helps by contributing money towards their savings through match, and through contributions to the State retirement plan.
- Paid Time Off: Employees accrue time off for things like Earned Personal Leave or sick days.
- Employee Support: There is also help for employees with life events through a free Employee Assistance Program. This program covers many things, including mental health, financial health, aging parent resources, young family resources.
JobID: 9567
Position Type:
Food Service/Food Service
Food Service/Food Service
Date Posted:
7/30/2026
7/30/2026
Location:
Poplar Bridge Elementary School
Poplar Bridge Elementary School
Date Available:
09/01/2026
09/01/2026
Closing Date:
Until Filled
Until Filled
Position:
Food Prep Assistant - 5 hrs/day
Location:
Poplar Bridge Elementary
Effective Date:
September 1, 2026
Hours:
5 hours per day
5 days per week
10 months
Salary:
Class II ranging from $19.24 - $ 22.84 per hour
Responsibilities:
Essential Functions:
Preferred Qualifications:
Benefits:
Bloomington Public Schools offers a variety of benefits to help take care of employees' health and well-being. These benefits include:
Bloomington Public Schools offers a variety of benefits to help take care of employees' health and well-being. These benefits include:
The district is dedicated to supporting employees and their families with affordable health care, financial security, and opportunities for personal growth. Please see our complete benefit offerings here : https://www.bloomington.k12.mn.us/human-resources/benefits-and-insurance
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Until Filled
Salary : $19 - $23