Food Service Associate

Play a role in helping clients by serving in the field of Food Service!

Be the backbone of hope and healing.At Minnesota Adult & Teen Challenge, every role matters in helping people overcome addiction and find a new path forward. Whether you’re working directly with clients or supporting behind the scenes, your contributions make recovery possible. In return, we offer a values-driven workplace, supportive managers, and opportunities to grow. That commitment has earned us recognition from Newsweekas a Best Addiction Treatment Center and seven straightStar Tribune Top Workplace awards.

Part time position; 20 hours per week (2.5 days per week)

Essential duties and 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

Personnel Supervised:

            Client Workers, Volunteers

Minimum Qualifications:

• Possession of a valid driver’s license and a clean driving record that will be accepted by this organization’s vehicle insurance carrier.
• Ability to successfully complete background check process.
• 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.

Target Compensation (Negotiable based on qualifications):

$14.50 to $16.50 per hour

We seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool in order to successfully meet our mission of helping every Minnesotan find help and healing from addiction. 

Mn Adult & Teen Challenge is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on any category protected by federal, state or applicable laws.

Reasonable accommodation can be provided upon request.