Food Service Assistant - Part-time

Center City Housing Corp.; Bemidji (MN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Center City Housing Corp. in Bemidji, MN, seeks a kitchen helper to support the Food Service Manager in daily meal preparation for 40 tenants, ensuring meals are nutritious, appealing, and served on time.

You will help maintain department sanitation according to state and federal regulations, monitor portion sizes, temperatures, and food appearance, and work both independently and as part of a small team.

A high school diploma and ability to pass Minnesota Background Study clearance are required.

Qualifications

• Experience in food service operations preferred.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Knowledge of sanitation and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Follow procedures and processes for conformance to standards under the direction of the Food Service Manager/Cook.
• Prepare nutritious, appealing meals for 40 tenants under the direction of the Food Service Manager/Cook.
• Maintain department sanitation following state and federal regulations.
• Ensure portion control, appearance and temperature of all food items is high quality.
• Ensure timely meal service.

Skills

Food service experience

Teamwork

Sanitation awareness

Customer service

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Description

This person will assist the Food Service Manager/Cook in the operation of the kitchen, ensuring efficiency and adherence to established standards in all aspects of food service and sanitation.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Consistently follow and enforce proper procedures and processes for conformance to standards under the direction of the Food Service Manager/Cook.
• Prepare nutritious, appealing meals for 40 tenants under the direction of the Food Service Manager/Cook.
• Maintain proper department sanitation following state and federal regulations.
• Ensure that portion control, appearance and temperature of all food items is appropriate and of high quality.
• Ensure timely meal service.

Requirements

Preferred Experience:

This position requires a person who is self-motivated with the ability to work independently and as a member of a team to carry out job duties. Food service experience is a plus! High school diploma or equivalent is required. This person must pass and maintain Minnesota Background Study clearance.

Physical Demands:

Must be able to remain on feet for most of working hours, tolerate extreme temperatures, safely navigate stairs, bend, squat, kneel, reach overhead and occasionally lift up to 50 pounds.

Center City Housing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, creed, sexual orientation/identity/expression, marital status or familial status.