On-Call Kitchen & Food Service Specialist

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

Job summary

MN Adult & Teen Challenge in Rochester, MN is seeking on-call Food Service staff to support meal preparation, serving, and kitchen maintenance. You will assist with storage and record-keeping, help with food pickup, and ensure adherence to recipes and hygiene standards.

We value reliability, physical stamina, and good communication. The role offers varied shifts, equal opportunity employment, and accommodation on request.

Qualifications

• Possession of a valid driver4s license and a clean driving record.
• Ability to successfully complete background check.
• 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
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor or senior management

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Valid driver4s license

Physical stamina

Education

Food safety certification

Job description

MN Adult & Teen Challenge in Rochester, MN is seeking on-call Food Service staff to support meal preparation, serving, and kitchen maintenance. You will assist with storage and record-keeping, help with food pickup, and ensure adherence to recipes and hygiene standards.

We value reliability, physical stamina, and good communication. The role offers varied shifts, equal opportunity employment, and accommodation on request.