Food Service Worker - Itasca Biological Station

University of Minnesota; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 25,639 - 36,517; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Paid holidays

Tuition benefit program

Low-cost health plans

HSA contributions

Retirement plans

Employee wellbeing program

Job summary

The University of Minnesota is seeking a dedicated food service worker to support general food production and service in a campus setting. Responsibilities include assembling products, operating kitchen equipment, and maintaining accurate production records.

You will assist cooks and student staff, help with menu presentation, ensure food safety and sanitation, and deliver friendly, efficient service at beverage and service stations.

Qualifications

• Experience or education in food operations.
• Ability to accurately perform recipe conversion calculations.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and assemble food items according to recipes and portion controls.
• Operate kitchen equipment such as induction burners, ovens, grills, and fryers.
• Maintain food production records and ensure food safety and sanitation standards.
• Assist cooks and student workers and help with menu presentation and quality checks.

Skills

Food operations experience

Recipe conversion calculations

Job description

About the Job

The Promotional Priority Period for current Teamster applicants: 2/5/2026 - 2/12/2026.

Responsibilities include assembling products for service, operating kitchen equipment such as induction burners, Turbo Chef type ovens, grills, fryers, mixers and other manual utensils, and completing food production records. Additional tasks: serve food and maintain beverage stations, prep fresh fruits and vegetables, assist cooks and senior food service workers, plate and assemble products, prepare simple recipes, participate in menu presentation and food quality assessment, aid in training & assigning tasks to student employees, put away supplies, and perform daily, weekly and monthly cleaning. The role also involves providing excellent customer service in compliance with food safety and sanitation standards.

Simple recipes typically involve assembly of measured, portioned, processed ingredients, for example, assembling a hamburger, sandwich, pizza or taco. Heat application includes grilling a hamburger, scrambling eggs on a grill, or exhibition cooking. Variations may involve adding butter, pepperoni or substituting ingredients.

Summary: This position is responsible for general food production and dispensing service following appropriate food safety and sanitation standards.

Qualifications

• Experience/education in food operations
• Ability to accurately perform recipe conversion calculations

Pay and Benefits

Pay Range: $22.56/hour
Time Appointment: 100% Appointment
Position Type: Civil‑Service & Non‑Faculty Labor Represented Staff

• Competitive wages, paid holidays, and generous time off
• Continuous learning opportunities through professional training and degree‑seeking programs supported by the Regents Tuition Benefit Program
• Low‑cost medical, dental, and pharmacy plans
• Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• University HSA contributions
• Disability and employer‑paid life insurance
• Employee wellbeing program
• Excellent retirement plans with employer contribution
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) opportunity
• Financial counseling services
• Employee Assistance Program with eight sessions of counseling at no cost
• Employee Transit Pass with free or reduced rates in the Twin Cities metro area

Employment Requirements

Any offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. Our presumption is that prospective employees are eligible to work here. Criminal convictions do not automatically disqualify finalists from employment.

Equal Opportunity / EEO Statement

The University of Minnesota provides equal access to and opportunity in its programs, facilities, and employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, age, marital status, disability, public assistance status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression.