New Job Food Service Worker In Minnesota

Working Title: Food Service Worker
Job Class: Food Service Worker
Agency: Minnesota State

• Who May Apply: Open to all qualified job seekers
• Date Posted: 08/28/2023
• Closing Date: 09/11/2023
• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit: MN St Colleges & Universities / Arrowhead CC-Itasca-AFSCME
• Division/Unit: MnSCU Itasca CC / MnSCU MNC Itasca CC Classified
• Appointment Type: Unlimited, Part-time
• Work Shift/Work Hours: Day Shift / M-Th: 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm; F: 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
• Days of Work: Monday - Friday
• Travel Required: No
• Salary Range: $18.11 - $23.97 / hourly
• Classified Status: Classified
• Bargaining Unit/Union: 203 - Service/AFSCME
• Work Area: Food Service
• Location: Itasca Campus / Grand Rapids
• FLSA Status: Nonexempt
• Telework Eligible: No
• Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities: Yes

Make a difference in the lives of Minnesotans.

The work you’ll do is more than just a job. Join the talented, engaged and inclusive workforce dedicated to creating a better Minnesota.

Minnesota North College – Itasca Campus in Grand Rapids, is seeking to fill the permanent, part-time (.40 FTE) position of Food Service Worker.

This position exists to assist in the coordination of the college food service by serving as a primary contact for customers, supervising assigned student workers and having the ability to coordinate all functions of the food service.

Work Hours: Monday - Thursday 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm; Friday 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Salary Range: $18.11 - $23.97 / hourly

Minimum Qualifications

• Ability to follow oral and written instructions from the supervisor.
• Knowledge of how to prepare food items and quantities.
• Know how to use the appliances and utensils in the kitchen area.
• Knowledge of appropriate cleaning supplies and of cleaning procedures.
• Knowledge of safety rules.
• People skills to interact with the college community.
• Commitment to diversity as well as a demonstrated ability to work successfully with persons of diverse backgrounds including sensitivity to their needs and concerns.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in food service or large company food service.
• Certified in food safety or food service.
• Ability to lift 25 lbs or greater.
• Ability to operate a cash register.
• Inventory management skills.

Additional Requirements

In accordance with the Minnesota State Vehicle Fleet Safety Program, employees driving on college/university business who use a rental or state vehicle shall be required to conform to Minnesota State's vehicle use criteria and consent to a Motor Vehicle Records check.

How to Apply

Select “Apply for Job” at the top of this page. If you have questions about applying for jobs, contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email [email protected]. For additional information about the application process, go to http://www.mn.gov/careers.

If you have questions about the position, contact Kerri Dahl at [email protected] or 218-550-2505.

To receive consideration as a Connect 700 Program applicant, apply online, email the Job ID#, the Working Title and your valid Proof of Eligibility Certificate by the closing date to Kerri Dahl at [email protected].

About Minnesota State

Minnesota North College is comprised of six campuses including Hibbing, Itasca, Mesabi Range (Eveleth and Virginia), Rainy River, and Vermilion. Our campuses are rooted in their communities’ rich histories of providing access and opportunity to higher education across northern Minnesota for over 100 years. We are committed to our role as leaders in education, partnering with local schools, business and industry, and government to create opportunities for students and the region.

We look forward to continuing to serve our students, employees, and communities long into the future, and we hope you choose to Head North and join us as an employee for Minnesota North College!

Why Work for Us

Diverse Workforce

We are committed to continually developing a workforce that reflects the diversity of our state and the populations we serve. The varied experiences and perspectives of employees strengthen the work we do together and our ability to best serve the people of Minnesota.

A recent engagement survey of State of Minnesota employees found:

• 95% of employees understand how their work helps achieve their agency’s mission
• 91% of employees feel trusted to do their jobs
• 88% of employees feel equipped to look at situations from other cultural perspectives when doing their job
• 87% of employees report flexibility in their work schedule

Comprehensive Benefits

Our benefits aim to balance four key elements that make life and work meaningful: health and wellness, financial well-being, professional development, and work/life harmony. As an employee, your benefits may include:

• Public pension plan
• Training and professional development
• Paid vacation and sick leave
• 11 paid holidays each year
• Paid parental leave
• Low-cost medical and dental coverage
• Prescription drug coverage
• Vision coverage
• Wellness programs and resources
• Employer paid life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Health care spending and savings accounts
• Dependent care spending account
• Tax-deferred compensation
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Tuition reimbursement
• Federal Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program

Programs, resources and benefits eligibility varies based on type of employment, agency, funding availability, union/collective bargaining agreement, location, and length of service with the State of Minnesota.

Other Information

Employment information for this position can be found in its collective bargaining agreement or its plan document at http://mn.gov/mmb/employee-relations/labor-relations/Labor/.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Minnesota State is an equal opportunity employer/educator committed to the principles of diversity. We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or membership in a local commission as defined by law. As an affirmative action employer, we actively seek and encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status.

Reasonable accommodations will be made to all qualified applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance or cannot access the online job application system, please contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email [email protected]. Please indicate what assistance is needed.