Food service worker

Minnesota State; Coon Rapids (MN); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Anoka-Ramsey Community College seeks a Food Service Worker to join their team, providing exceptional customer service and managing food preparation at the Riverside Café. This position offers the opportunity to contribute to a dynamic service environment within a supportive educational community. Applicants must possess strong math skills and knowledge of food safety, along with a commitment to maintaining a clean and organized workspace.

Benefits

Paid Holidays

Vacation Time

Sick Time

Paid Parental Leave

Medical and Dental Insurance

Pension Plan

Tuition Waiver Program

Qualifications

• Math skills sufficient to collect payment and make change.
• Customer service skills to answer questions regarding food service.
• Knowledge of food safety principles and food preparation.

Responsibilities

• Ensure food and drinks are prepared adequately and timely.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of service areas.
• Provide outstanding customer service in the café and catering.

Skills

Math skills

Customer service skills

Knowledge of food preparation

Kitchen skills

Job description

All Job Postings will close at 12:01 a.m. CT on the specified Closing Date (if designated).

Working Title:

Food Service Worker

Institution:

Anoka-Ramsey Community College

Classification Title:

Food Service Worker

Bargaining Unit / Union:

203: AFSCME - Service

City:

Coon Rapids

FLSA:

Non Job Exempt

Full Time / Part Time:

Full time

Employment Condition:

Classified - Seasonal (Seasonal)

Salary Range:

$20.21 - $28.79

Job Description

This position exists to provide outstanding customer service, with food preparation and specialty coffee services, serving the Riverside Café dining and catering. The Riverside Café and catering exist to provide auxiliary services to students, staff, and organizations within the community. The Food Service Worker Position is responsible for ensuring food and drinks are prepared adequately and in a timely manner. Excellent customer service is a priority to each and every person coming into the Café or serviced through our catering. The Food Service Worker is responsible for ensuring the area is adequately stocked, prepared, and cleaned for service, as well as being ready for the next shift. It is expected that the food service worker assists in keeping the food production area service area, storage rooms, kitchen area and customer dining areas clean and organized to prevent situations of foodborne illness. The Food Service Worker is also responsible for making recommendations to supervisors regarding processes and inventory quantities. All employees of Anoka-Ramsey Community College are responsible for promoting a culture that supports diversity and inclusion in all forms as well as providing excellent customer service continuously to all internal and external contacts.

This position will be located on the Rapids campus of ARCC and there is a possibility of occasional travel to the Cambridge campus and/or ATC as needed.

Salary Range:

$20.21 - $25.05/hour

Minimum Qualifications

• Math skills sufficient to collect payment, count money, and make change for customers

• Customer Service Skills sufficient to answer general questions regarding food service and the coffee shop

• Knowledge of food preparation and food safety principles

• Kitchen skills such as knife handling and operating various kitchen equipment

Preferred Qualification

• Ability to communicate and collaborate effectively with individuals in a diverse multicultural and multiracial community

Physical Requirements

Requires daily moving and/or transporting things (such as boxes, food, dishes, equipment, etc.) weighing up to 50 pounds. Physical dexterity of hands and fingers is essential.

Other Requirements

This position is posted through June 30, 2025. This posting will be removed from the website at 12:01 am central time on July 1, 2025. Please complete the online application form and upload the following documents prior to the posting deadline:

Within your application material, please address how you meet all minimum qualifications and any preferred qualifications for this position. Incomplete applications may not be accepted.

Internal Applicants

All current Minnesota State institution employees will need to log into Workday to apply for the position via the Jobs Hub. The Jobs Hub can be found under the Menu, in the upper left-hand corner of Workday, under the Apps, and then Jobs Hub. Employees may also search for "Browse Jobs - Employees" in Workday via the search bar at the top to view open positions.

NOTICE: In accordance with the Minnesota State Vehicle Fleet Safety Program, employees driving on college/university business, whether using a rental or state vehicle, shall be required to conform to Minnesota State's vehicle use criteria and consent to a Motor Vehicle Records check.

The safety of all members of ARCC and ATC is of vital concern. The Clery Act Campus Crime & Security Report is available to prospective employees at http://www.anokaramsey.edu/about-us/safety-security/ and http://www.anokatech.edu/AboutATC/PublicSafety.aspx . The ARCC campus Title IX Coordinator is Mike Opoku and can be contacted at [e-mail] or 763-433-1272.

It is our commitment to ensure the selection process for this position is accessible to all candidates. Please contact the Anoka-Ramsey Human Resources Office, [phone], to obtain these materials in an alternative media and/or to request a reasonable accommodation during the selection process.

Work Shift (Hours / Days of work)

Monday - Friday (6:00 am - 2:30 pm)

Telework (Yes/No)

No

About

Anoka-Ramsey Community College (ARCC) is an open-door, comprehensive higher education institution committed to excellence in teaching and learning. ARCC has campuses in both Cambridge and Coon Rapids, Minnesota. Anoka Technical College (ATC) provides innovative career and technical education to help our students and communities live and learn well. ATC is located in Anoka, Minnesota.

The aligned institutions of Anoka-Ramsey Community College and Anoka Technical College (ATC) are members of Minnesota State. With over 100 degree, certificate, and transfer programs across three campuses, ARCC and ATC have served the citizens of the Twin Cities and East Central Minnesota since 1965. Annually, the two colleges (three campuses) serve more than 16,000 learners of all ages and ethnicities as they pursue associate degrees that transfer as the first two years of a bachelor's degree, or technical and certificate programs that lead immediately to rewarding careers.

We are committed to responding to the educational needs of our changing communities and to providing opportunities for enhancing knowledge, skills, and values in a supportive learning environment. We recognize and assert the value of inclusion as an ethical imperative and as a necessity for academic rigor, student success, and lifelong learning. Our goal is to strive for inclusive excellence in our commitment to preparing all students and employees for success. Our commitment to inclusive excellence seeks to extend beyond academic offerings to meet diverse student interests as well as regional and economic needs.

Our colleges pride themselves in our support for students' holistic needs. We have many students who are first-generation students, students with disabilities, veteran students, post-traditional students, and students who identify as LGBTQIA. The student population at ARCC is composed of <1% American Indian/Alaska Native, 7% Asian, 15% Black or African American, 6% Hispanic of any race, <1% Native Hawaiian/Other Pacific Islander, 63% White, and 5% two or more races, and 3% unknown. The student population at ATC is composed of <1% American Indian/Alaska Native, 7% Asian, 19% Black or African American, 7% Hispanic of any race, <1% Native Hawaiian/Other Pacific Islander, 60% White, and 5% two or more races, and 3% unknown. We are committed to creating a vibrant and diverse community of employees composed of first-generation students, employees with disabilities, veterans, and employees who identify as LGBTQIA. Our employee population at ARCC consists of 15% Black, Indigenous, People of Color (BIPOC). Our BIPOC employee population at ATC is 6%.

For more information about our colleges, please visit http://www.anokaramsey.edu and http://www.anokatech.edu .

Benefits Information:

At Minnesota State, we have a GREAT BENEFITS PACKAGE! Our generous benefits include 11 paid Holidays, Vacation Time, Sick Time, six weeks of Paid Parental Leave, low cost medical and dental insurance with low deductibles ($250 - $1500), a Pension Plan, 457(b) and 403(b) retirement plans and other retirement investment options, pre-tax medical and dental expense (with roll-over option) and dependent care accounts, employer paid life insurance, short and long term disability, as well as professional development and a tuition waiver program for employees and their dependents, etc. We promote the health and well-being of our employees and take work/life balance seriously.

Desired Start Date:

08-06-2025

Position End Date:

Open Date:

06-02-2025

Close Date:

06-30-2025

Posting Contact Name:

Michele Chilinski

Posting Contact Email:

[e-mail]