Day-Shift Food Service Associate: Compassionate Kitchen

MN Adult & Teen Challenge; Rochester (MN); On-site; USD 23,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Minnesota Adult & Teen Challenge in Rochester, MN is seeking a FT Food Service Associate for Sunday–Thursday daytime shifts. You will help store, prepare, and serve meals, supervise helpers, and maintain kitchen cleanliness and safety to support recovery efforts.

Successful candidates will have a valid driver’s license, be able to pass a background check, and meet food safety requirements. Prior institutional cooking experience is preferred and the role offers a values-driven workplace and

Qualifications

• Possession of a valid driver’s license and a clean driving record.
• Ability to successfully complete background check process.
• Experience preparing meals in an institutional setting preferred.
• Ability to repeatedly lift 40 pounds on a regular basis.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to pass food safety certification course.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and assist in the storage of food items either ordered or donated.
• Assist as needed with food pickup.
• Assist in cleanup after meals, and completion of daily/weekly/monthly cleaning logs.
• Perform kitchen cleanup inspections, and address areas of non-compliance with the Food Services Manager.
• Maintain personal cleanliness habits and operate a hygienic kitchen.
• Prepare food and oversee and coordinate work of other cooks and kitchen helpers engaged in preparing meals to ensure adherence to recipes and quality standards.
• Prepare and cook food ensuring adherence to recipes and quality standards.
• Serve food and direct Client workers in serving food to Clients
• Inventory supplies on hand at end of day or other designated period, as directed.
• Assist in keeping records to insure the effective management of the food services component, i.e., meat inventory, refrigeration temperature records, laundry detergent inventory, and cleanup assignment.
• Adhere to organizational code of conduct.
• Follow state guidelines for proper food handling/procedures

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Lift 40 pounds

Background check clearance

Food safety certification

Valid driver's license

Job description

Minnesota Adult & Teen Challenge in Rochester, MN is seeking a FT Food Service Associate for Sunday–Thursday daytime shifts. You will help store, prepare, and serve meals, supervise helpers, and maintain kitchen cleanliness and safety to support recovery efforts.

Successful candidates will have a valid driver’s license, be able to pass a background check, and meet food safety requirements. Prior institutional cooking experience is preferred and the role offers a values-driven workplace and