Food Service Worker - Itasca Biological Station

The following examples do not include all possible tasks and responsibilities, nor limits the assignment of additional related tasks including tasks typically performed by a lower classification.

Assembles products to service including front line finish product cooking
Serves food and maintains points of service and beverage stations for product and cleanliness
Preps fresh fruits and vegetables
Assists cook and senior food service worker as assigned
Cuts, plates, assembles products to service
Prepares *simple recipes
Operates induction burners, Turbo Chef type ovens, grills, fryers, mechanical cutting equipment, mixers and other manual kitchen utensils including knives
Completes food production records
Prepares items on the grill, in the pizza oven and exhibition style
Prepares and serves branded products according to brand specification following specified recipes and portion control
Makes coffee, espresso-based drinks, smoothies, etc.
Participates in menu presentation and food quality assessment in conjunction with manager or lead worker
Assists in training and assigning tasks to student employees and new food service workers
Puts away food and supplies
Completes daily, weekly and monthly cleaning as assigned
Performs other duties as assigned

*A simple recipe would be limited to the following:

Assembly of measured, portioned, processed ingredients. For Example:
Assembling a hamburger
Assembling a sandwich
Assembling a pizza
Assembling a taco

Application of non-moist heat in such a way that a reasonable layperson would easily be able to judge "doneness" to include reaching appropriate temperature on grilled products.
Addition or substitution of products to a recipe to make a variation of the same product. For Example:
Addition of butterscotch chips or butterscotch drizzle to make butterscotch brownies
Pepperoni added to a plain cheese pizza
Substituting red onions versus white onions in a stir fry
Application of heat to primarily pre-cooked protein products and non-protein products. For Example:
Exhibition cooking
Assembly and heating of various prescribed ingredients in an established pattern and quantity with predetermined cooking parameters. For Example:
Boxed brownie mix
Rehydration of dehydrated mashed potatoes
Assembly and cooking of a pizza
Baking of preformed, frozen cookie dough
Proofing and baking of pre-portioned yeast products
Grilling a hamburger
Scrambling eggs on a grill
Summary:

This position has the responsibility for general food production and dispensing service following appropriate food safety and sanitation standards. Provides excellent customer service.

Required Qualifications:
Experience/education in food operations
Ability to accurately perform recipe conversion calculations

Itasca Biological Station & Laboratories is a University of Minnesota field station dedicated to research and teaching on how ecosystems work, with an eye to cultivating an appreciation of their value and preservation for future generations. Itasca Station has been in operation since 1907 and is one of the oldest continuously operational field stations in the United States of America. Our 49-acre campus lies completely inside of Itasca State Park, on the eastern shore of Lake Itasca. Three ecosystems converge at Itasca: coniferous forest, eastern deciduous forest and tall grass prairie. Plants and animals native to each are abundant in the 50 square miles of Itasca State Park.

Pay Range: $22.56/hour

Time Appointment: 100% Appointment

Position Type: Civil-Service & Non-Faculty Labor Represented Staff

Please visit the Office of Human Resources website for more information regarding benefit eligibility.

The University offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• 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

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