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Food Service Worker

Minnesota State
NLND - East Grand Forks Campus, United States, United Statespart_timeVerifiedPosted 2 May 2025

About the role

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Working Title:

Food Service Worker

Institution:

Northland Community and Technical College

Classification Title:

Food Service Worker

Bargaining Unit / Union:

203: AFSCME - Service

City:

East Grand Forks

FLSA:

Non Job Exempt

Full Time / Part Time:

Part time

Employment Condition:

Classified - Unlimited

Salary Range:

Job Description

This position exists to prepare and portion menu and nourishment items so that meal service will be complete and efficient.  This position will also perform routine food service tasks including food preparation, serving meals to the college community, dishwashing and cleaning the food service areas while following established food service policies and procedures.

  • To assemble meals in the main campus cafeteria, prepare and portion menu items and nourishment items, so that meal service will be complete and efficient.
  • To prepare and portion menu items and nourishment items so that meal service will be complete and efficient.
  • To follow and maintain standards of sanitation so that meal preparation and service can be free of contamination.
  • To deliver and retrieve food in a safe and timely manner, so that meal service is predictable.
  • To follow and maintain standards of safety so that injuries are avoided.
  • To observe departmental policies and procedures so that meal service can be timely and dependable.
  • To maintain clean and organized storage areas and work areas so that items will be easily located.
  • To participate in staff meetings and training activities so that the facility and staff can benefit from improved knowledge.
  • Perform other duties as assigned to ensure the smooth functioning of the cafeteria and maintain the reputation of the organization as a viable business partner. 

Salary Range:

Minimum Qualifications

  • Basic knowledge of food preparation. 
  • Customer services skills sufficient to communicate with customers, employees, and others to answer questions, explain information, take orders and address complaints.
  • Must have ability to learn and carry out facility procedures for regular diets. 
  • Must be able to read recipes, menus, and tray tickets and take and write down messages and perform other reading and writing tasks. 
  • Dexterity is needed in the performance of duties in the kitchen and dish room. 
  • The ability to independently organize and prioritize what needs to be done and discuss concerns with supervisor. 
  • Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds or greater with an assisted device or co-worker's help. 
  • Ability to bend, stoop and stand for long periods at a time is needed.

Preferred Qualification 

  • Ability to collect payments, count money and make change for customers.

About

Northland is a comprehensive two-year community & technical college with campuses in East Grand Forks and Thief River Falls, MN. We are united as one college to increase educational access, support student success, strengthen partnerships, and advance equity in the communities we serve.


Working together to improve the state we love.
What do Minnesota's State employees have in common?

·         A sense of purpose in their work

·         Connection with their coworkers and communities

·         Opportunities for personal and professional growth

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 Kari Beito at 218-683-8632 or email