Food Service Worker - Continuous (100% Appointment) – M Food Co.

About the Job
A Food Service Worker at the University of Minnesota - Twin Cities is a crucial member of the M Food Co. team for ensuring the smooth operation of the residential dining halls and retail locations across the Twin Cities campus (East Bank, West Bank, and St. Paul Campus). Food Service Workers play a meaningful role in providing an exceptional dining experience for students, faculty, and staff.

A Food Service Worker is responsible for serving and maintaining food stations, following simple recipes, and assisting cooks with food preparation. This position will serve customers in a friendly, efficient manner following outlined steps of service. Additionally, they follow proper food handling, sanitation, and following food storage procedures. This position is a blanket position which means work assignments are assigned and changed based on location and operational needs until a position is awarded.

This position is a 9 month appointment and will run from approximately August 24 to May 15. Due to the variations in the academic year, it is possible that this job will have a reduction of hours during breaks.

Work Hours: Variable - To Be Determined
Work Days: Variable - To Be Determined

This position may be designated as essential. This position is represented by the Teamsters Bargaining Unit.

Pay for this position is $20.00 per hour.

Duties/Responsibilities:
The following examples do not include all possible tasks and responsibilities, nor limit the assignment of additional related tasks including tasks typically performed by a lower classification.

• Completes food production records
• Participates in menu presentation and food quality assessment in conjunction with a manager or lead worker
• Assembles products to service including front-line finish product cooking
• Operates induction burners, Turbochef-type ovens, grills, fryers, mechanical cutting equipment, mixers, and other manual kitchen utensils including knives
• Assists in training and assigning tasks to student employees and new food service workers
• Completes daily, weekly and monthly cleaning as assigned
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Prepares fresh fruits and vegetables
• Prepares and serves branded products according to brand specifications following specified recipes and portion control
• Assists cook and senior food service worker as assigned
• Makes coffee, espresso-based drinks, smoothies, etc.
• Serves food and maintains points of service and beverage stations for product and cleanliness
• Puts away food and supplies

Required Qualifications:

• Ability to meet the physical requirements of the assignment.
• Ability to accurately perform recipe conversion calculations
• Ability to read, write, and communicate in English
• Regular attendance is an essential qualification for this position.
• Relevant experience or education in large food operations or quantity food production. Experience requirements vary by assignment.

Continued employment in this position is contingent upon: Passing Food Safety test during probation period.

The employer retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position
Applications must be submitted online. To be considered for this position, please click the Apply button and follow the instructions. You will have the opportunity to complete an online application for the position and attach a cover letter and resume.
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The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (UMTC)
The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (UMTC), is among the largest public research universities in the country, offering undergraduate, graduate, and professional students a multitude of opportunities for study and research. Located at the heart of one of the nation's most vibrant, diverse metropolitan communities, students on the campuses in Minneapolis and St. Paul benefit from extensive partnerships with world-renowned health centers, international corporations, government agencies, and arts, nonprofit, and public service organizations.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Tuition reimbursement
• Life insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• 401(k) matching
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Flexible spending account

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Weekend availability

Work Location: In person