At Hopkins Public Schools, we believe that our strength lies in the diversity of our students, staff, and community. We are a proudly inclusive E-12 district serving approximately 7,200 students across the City of Hopkins and surrounding communities. Our district represents a rich mosaic of cultures, backgrounds, identities, and lived experiences; we value and celebrate that diversity in everything we do. As an academically rigorous and human-centered district, we are committed to fostering a welcoming environment where every student and staff member feels seen, heard, and valued. There is no "typical" Hopkins student, and we embrace this truth as a catalyst for innovation, growth, and equity in learning.
We seek educators and staff who are equity-minded, culturally responsive, and deeply committed to creating inclusive spaces where all learners can thrive.
We welcome candidates who are passionate about dismantling systemic barriers, advancing justice, and preparing students to become bold, collaborative, and compassionate global citizens. When you join Hopkins Public Schools, you are not just joining a district, you are becoming part of a community that honors difference, nurtures potential, and inspires remarkable achievement in every learner, from birth through graduation.
You are welcome at Hopkins. You belong at Hopkins.
Food Preparation Workers in Hopkins provide top-notch meals created from high-quality, fresh ingredients. Days include variety and fast-paced action related to general food production in a high-volume kitchen; preparing recipes, serving meals, cashiering and clean up -- you also get to build genuine and authentic connections with students. At Hopkins, we believe introducing children to a variety of foods early in life will broaden their taste palettes, allowing them to develop a healthier diet. The Food Preparation Worker will assist with the receiving, storage, preparation and serving of all foods on our menus, which include a wide variety of meats, nuts, legumes; a wide variety of fresh fruits & vegetables; breads & grains, and dairy products. Be a part of a team that coaches kids to be adventurous & curious eaters!
This class specification lists the major duties and requirements of the job and is not all-inclusive. Incumbent(s) may be expected to perform job-related duties other than those contained in this document and may be required to have specific job-related knowledge and skills.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Continued employment is contingent upon all required licenses and certificates being maintained in active status without suspension or revocation.
The physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Work is performed in a commercial food service and kitchen work environment; moderate physical requirements, with risk of burns and cuts; frequent lifting, carrying, and moving up to 40-pound containers of food preparation materials and equipment; may require working in a walk-in freezer.
Work is performed in a commercial food service and kitchen work environment.
Class 2, Step-1: $21.03 per hour.
5 hours/day, 25 hours/Week position, for 167 days total.
Position specific Benefits information is available HERE
Union Contracts, Position Handbook/Agreements are located HERE
Hopkins Public Schools is an award-winning school district with a K-12 population of about 6,800 students, serving the city of Hopkins, most of Minnetonka, about half of Golden Valley, and portions of Eden Prairie, Edina, Plymouth, and St. Louis Park.
Hopkins Public Schools has a long history of innovation, excellence, and above all, doing what is right for students. That’s why we are embarking on Vision 2031 — a vision of innovation to reimagine Hopkins Public Schools starting from the ground up.
Hopkins Public Schools is working to set the standard for the future of educating students through a culturally responsive and anti-racist lens. We are fearless problem solvers who know that great ideas can come from anyone, anywhere.
In Hopkins, our core values represent how we show up to work every day. The more we are able to embody and embrace our core values, the more successful we will be in our goal of reaching Vision 2031 and truly moving from Great to World Class.
The values that define us are:
• Authentic Inclusivity
• Intentionally Adventurous
• Optimistic Innovation
• Humility of Heart
• Vigilant Equity
• Love.
