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Job Class: Food Service Worker

Agency: Human Services Dept

• Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers

• Date Posted : 04/02/2024

• Closing Date : 06/03/2024

• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Human Services Dept / DHS Anoka Metro Trt Ctr AFSCME

• Division/Unit : Adult Mental Health / Dietary General

• Work Shift: Day

• Work Hours : 9:00am - 5:30pm

• Days of Work : Varies

• Travel Required : No

• Salary Range: $18.11 - 23.97 / hourly; $37,813 - $50,049 / annually

• Classified Status : Classified

• Bargaining Unit/Union : 203 - Service/AFSCME

• Work Area : AMRTC

• FLSA Status : Nonexempt

• Telework Eligible : No

• Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) : Yes

Make a difference in the lives of Minnesotans.

The work you’ll do is more than just a job. Join the talented, engaged and inclusive workforce dedicated to creating a better Minnesota.

The Anoka Metro Regional Treatment Center an inpatient psychiatric hospital serving adults with mental illness is looking for a Food Service Worker to serve meals and to perform necessary food service duties in a fast paced kitchen.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Routine work in the preparation and service of food.

• Performs routine tasks involved in food preparation, food service, dishwashing, and cleaning the food service area, following HACCP - Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point regulations (HACCP)

• Prepares small quantities of food for special diets

• Washes dishes and utensils

• Cleans equipment, cupboards and furniture

• Operates a dishwashing machine

• Observes standard sanitation and safety standards

• Performs related work as required

• Operates electric cart to deliver meal trays

• Provide a safe and secure facility

Minimum Qualifications

• Working knowledge of materials and methods used in preparing food and the use of cooking utensils and large scale food service equipment. Some knowledge of food values, nutrition, food safety HACCP and infection control

• Proficient in verbal and written communication and instruction

• Exercise manual dexterity and motor coordination in order to perform repetitive duties, rapidly, and efficiently

• Ability to stand for up to 8 hours, lifting of up to 50 pounds, and perform repetitive duties

• Knowledge of operating a Cushman cart (electric cart) while pulling carts for delivery of food items following safety standards

• Stand walk (majority of the shift), bend, carry, push and handle items when performing duties

Additional Requirements

To facilitate proper crediting, please ensure that your resume clearly describes your experience in the areas listed and indicates the beginning and ending month and year for each job held.

REFERENCE/BACKGROUND CHECKS - The Department of Human Services will conduct reference checks to verify job-related credentials and criminal background check prior to appointment.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Minnesota State Colleges and Universities is an Equal Opportunity employer/educator committed to the principles of diversity. We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or membership in a local commission as defined by law. As an affirmative action employer, we actively seek and encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status.

Reasonable accommodations will be made to all qualified applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance or cannot access the online job application system, please contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us . Please indicate what assistance is needed.