Part-Time Food Service & Kitchen Support

MN Adult & Teen Challenge; Alexandria (MN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 23,000; Part time

Job summary

Minnesota Adult & Teen Challenge is seeking a part-time Food Service Worker to support our kitchen operations in Minnesota. The role involves preparing meals, assisting with storage, and helping ensure recipes and quality standards are met.

Requirements include a valid driver’s license, ability to lift 40 pounds, and completing a food safety certification. We offer a supportive, values-driven workplace with opportunities to grow.

Qualifications

• Possession of a valid driver’s 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

Driver's license

Background check

Meal prep experience

Physical stamina

Communication skills

Food safety certification

Job description

Minnesota Adult & Teen Challenge is seeking a part-time Food Service Worker to support our kitchen operations in Minnesota. The role involves preparing meals, assisting with storage, and helping ensure recipes and quality standards are met.

Requirements include a valid driver’s license, ability to lift 40 pounds, and completing a food safety certification. We offer a supportive, values-driven workplace with opportunities to grow.