Contract Services Associate - Dining Services

Concordia College; Moorhead (MN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Health Savings Account

Flexible Spending Account

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Concordia College in Moorhead, MN seeks a Contract Services Associate to prepare and package meals for Contract Services clients, including Meals on Wheels. You will work with a Dining Services team to portion, label, and ship meals while upholding food safety and quality standards.

This role supports daily production needs, keeps work areas clean, and provides reliable service to our customers. Ability to follow sanitation rules, attention to detail, and teamwork are essential in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• Current ServSafe certification or comparable food safety certification, or ability to obtain ServSafe certification within the first three months of employment.

Responsibilities

• Count and divide food items for production and Contract Services customers.
• Follow food sanitation requirements as prescribed by county, state, and federal authorities.
• Obtain products from storage areas.
• Weigh or measure products according to recipes.
• Portion hot and cold food components.
• Package and label meals and products.
• Move products to proper storage or transportation area.
• Clean and maintain equipment and work areas.
• Assist in training and work with student employees, co-workers, and management in service to our customers.
• Other duties as Assigned

Skills

Detail oriented

Team player

Food safety

Communication

Math skills

Multitasking

Education

ServSafe certification

Job description

Position Details

• Position Title: Contract Services Associate - Dining Services
• Department: Dining Services
• Location: Moorhead
• Employment Type: Staff, Hourly Non-Exempt
• FTE: 1.0
• Benefit Eligible: Yes
• General Employment Period: Year-round
• General Work Schedule (days of week): Monday - Friday, with rare other days as needed
• General Shift Hours: 6:30 am - 3:00 pm, with rare other hours as needed
• Position Opening Date: 11/9/2026
• Screening Begins: 11/12/2026
• Position Closing Date:
• Open Until Filled?: Yes

Why Concordia?

At Concordia College, your work contributes to something bigger. Every role plays a part in supporting our students, strengthening our campus community, and advancing our mission. Here, you'll join a collaborative community where your contributions are valued, and your work can make a meaningful difference.

About the Role

As a Contract Services Associate at Concordia College, you'll play an important role in preparing and packaging meals and food products for our Contract Services customers, such as Meals on Wheels. Working as part of a collaborative Dining Services team, you'll portion, assemble, package, and label food products while maintaining high standards of quality, accuracy, and food safety.

You’ll also help keep work areas clean and organized and support daily production needs to ensure customers receive quality meals and dependable service.

What You’ll Do

• Support the mission and vision of Concordia College and demonstrate the competencies as defined for this position.
• Count and divide food items (salads, entrees and/or baked goods) for production and Contract Services customers
  • Follow food sanitation requirements as prescribed by county, state, and federal authorities;
  • Obtain products from storage areas;
  • Weigh or measure products according to recipes;
  • Portion hot and cold food components;
  • Package and label meals and products;
  • Move products to proper storage or transportation area;
  • Clean and maintain equipment and work areas.
• Assist in training and work with student employees, co-workers, and management in service to our customers
• Other duties as Assigned

You’ll Thrive Here if You:

• Youtake pride in getting the details right. You enjoy working with food andensuring accuracy in portioning, packaging, and labeling.
• You’rea team player who gets things done. You work well with others, stay organized,and can be counted on to keep things moving.
• You careabout serving others. You bring a positive attitude, value food safety andcleanliness, and enjoy contributing to a great customer experience.

Qualifications

What We’re Looking For

We’relooking for a dependable, detail-oriented team player who takes pride in preparingand packaging quality meals for our Contract Services clients. You bring astrong work ethic, a commitment to food safety, and a positive, service-mindedattitude to a fast-paced environment.

Required Education & Experience

• Current ServSafe certification or comparable food safety certification, or ability to obtain ServSafe certification within the first three months of employment.

Preferred Education & Experience

• Previousfood service or related experience.

Required Skills and Abilities

Candidates must be able to demonstrate the following:

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy;
• Ability to prioritize tasks and adapt to changing operational needs;
• Ability to apply logical thinking and sound judgment to support efficient foodservice operations;
• Basic math skills with high degree of accuracy;
• Good reading, verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills;
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively as a part of a team in a fast-pacedenvironment;
• Ability to follow food safety and sanitation standards, including proper food temperatures,cleaning and sanitizing procedures, and personal hygiene;
• Ability to engage customers with an attitude of willingness and dedication to serve;
• Ability to work effectively and respectfully with individuals from diverse backgrounds and experiences.

Benefits and Salary

Concordia College offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Health Insurance
• Health Savings Account
• Flexible Spending Account
• Vision Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Preventative Chiropractic Program
• Retirement Plan
• Long-Term Disability Insurance (full-time only)
• Life Insurance (full-time only)
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 13 Paid holidays including the time off between Christmas and New Year's
• MN Paid Family and Medical Leave
• Up to 100% tuition with discounts and scholarships for yourself and dependents at Concordia College and Concordia Language Villages
• Up to 50% tuition discount for dependents with Oak Grove Lutheran Schools
• Up to 100% tuition discounts for dependents with participating partners: CIC-TEP, ELCA schools, and Tuition Exchange Inc.
• Extras: access to athletic facilities, library, fitness classes, athletic events, theatre events, purchase dining on campus, free MATbus rides

Salary: 15.00 - 17.16 USD Hourly Wage

The final salary will be determined based on factors such as education, experience, skills, certifications, and alignment with the position's requirements. Other considerations may include internal equity and market conditions.

What to Submit with Your Application

• Required Documents:
  • None
• Optional Documents:
  • Resume
  • Cover Letter
  • List of References
  • Licensure
  • Certification
  • Training
  • Other

Additional Application Details

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Applicants will be asked to provide contact information for at least two professional references before an offer of employment is made. References are not required at the time of application.

Employment Contingencies:

Successful completion of a criminal background check

Nondiscrimination Statement

Concordia College does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, creed, sex, religion, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, familial status, public assistance status, membership or activity in a local human rights commission, or any other legally protected status. The College is committed to providing equal opportunity in employment and fostering an inclusive and respectful environment for all. Reasonable accommodations are available to qualified individuals with disabilities throughout the recruitment process.

Inquiries regarding this policy may be directed to the Office of Human Resources, Concordia College, 901 8th Street South, Moorhead, MN 56562, 218-299-3339.