Food Service Worker

This position has the responsibility for quality food production, cleanliness and customer service to meet the needs of a diverse population of University of Minnesota Morris students, faculty, staff, visitors, and friends in Dining Services or Turtle Mountain Cafe.

This position is represented by the Teamsters Local 320 bargaining unit and dues or fair share reductions will be made. According to article 2.1 of the Teamster/University bargaining agreement, employees will work more than 67 days in a year, or more than 14 hours/week (35% time).

The Promotional Priority Period for current Teamster applicants: August 7, 2026 - August 14, 2026.

Work Environment: In-person at the University of Minnesota - Morris campus.

Schedule:

Monday-Friday, routing weekends

Times will vary between 6:00 am and 8:30 pm

30 hours per week

Please note, this position is not eligible for H-1B or Green Card sponsorship. This position does not offer a STEM OPT training program.

Employees in Dining Services are University of Minnesota employees, supervised by Sodexo management staff, UMM's contracted food service management company, and are governed by the Teamsters and University bargaining unit agreement.

Job duties:

Prepare, process and help serve high quality foods at Turtle Mountain Cafe and the Dining Hall (20%)

• Processes hot and cold foods using some mechanical equipment (i.e., toasters, steam-jacketed kettles, etc.).
• Takes food and/or supply items to the storage areas and properly stores them following set procedures.
• May assist cook or senior food service worker in vegetable or fruit preparation.
• May do front line finish product cooking such as pizza station, grill station, or exhibition cooking.
• Works collaboratively and effectively with coworkers and other staff from a variety of US and international cultures.
• Meets campus food preparation and presentation standards when helping with dining service.

• Provides high quality customer service for students, faculty, staff and visitors from a variety of diverse backgrounds and experiences.

Maintain quality and cleanliness standards (80%)

• Follows established food handling procedures.
• Maintains clean and sanitary conditions in work area (i.e., cleans work surfaces, wipes up spills).
• Follows established safety procedures.
• Observes and communicates to supervisors temperature variations not up to required standards.
• Reports breakdown of equipment to supervisor.
• Wash dishes, pans, silverware and all other items used to serve, prepare and help the Dining Services to function properly.
• Position is responsible for cleaning, sanitizing, and basic maintenance of the dish washer, and pot and pan sinks and maintain a safe and clean working area in the dishroom.
• Makes sure that silverware, cups, pots and pans, service ware and china is filled up throughout the service hours and replaced when washed and properly sanitized.
• Puts away supplies.
• Communicates shortages in food and/or supplies within adequate time for restocking prior to meal period.
• Collects food and/or supplies needed prior to actual service.
• Prepares supply items in advance of actual assembly (i.e., wraps silverware, lines trays, fills dispensers, etc.).

• Assembles and portions food items for /meal service to meet campus food presentation standards.

Supervision:
Positions in this classification receive supervision from senior food operations personnel. These positions are typically non-supervisory in nature. This position reports to the UMM Dining Services General Manager and their management team. The General Manager is a part of Sodexo management staff, UMM's contracted food service management company.

Essential knowledge, skills and abilities:

• Must be able to read, write and interpret the English language
• Must have at least six months experience in a large food operation or quantity food production
• Must be able to perform simple math calculations
• Must be able to move up to 50 pounds on an occasional basis
• Must be able to stand for up to four hours at a time

Preferred knowledge, skills and abilities:

• Demonstrated knowledge of HACCP procedures, and health department regulations
• Sodexo Food and Physical Safety regulations
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively and collaboratively with people of diverse backgrounds

Pay Range: $23.35/hour; depending on education/qualifications/experience

Time Appointment: 75% 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

While our salary ranges provide a framework, it is important to note that most of the
time, the initial pay may not reach the maximum of the range. This approach ensures
that compensation reflects the value and unique contributions of each candidate while
maintaining equity within our organization. As part of our commitment to fair and
equitable compensation, please be aware that the salary offered to incoming candidates
will be based on their individual credentials and experience.

Applications must be submitted online. To be considered for this position, please click the Apply button and follow the instructions. You will have the opportunity to complete an online application for the position and attach a resume.

Additional documents may be attached after application by accessing your "My Job Applications" page and uploading documents in the "My Cover Letters and Attachments" section.

Required application materials: Resume.

To request an accommodation during the application process, please e-mail employ@umn.edu or call (612) 624-8647.

The University recognizes and values the importance of diversity and inclusion in enriching the employment experience of its employees and in supporting the academic mission. The University is committed to attracting and retaining employees with varying identities and backgrounds.

The University of Minnesota provides equal access to and opportunity in its programs, facilities, and employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, age, marital status, disability, public assistance status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. To learn more about diversity at the U: http://diversity.umn.edu

Any offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. Our presumption is that prospective employees are eligible to work here. Criminal convictions do not automatically disqualify finalists from employment.

The University of Minnesota Morris (UMN Morris)

The University of Minnesota Morris (UMN Morris) makes its home on a 121-year-old campus on the western edge of the state and is one of the top public liberal arts colleges in the nation. The small, close-knit campus emphasizes faculty/student collaboration in research, study abroad, and community engaged learning. Deeply rooted in the tall grass prairies of Minnesota, the campus also has advanced sustainable, environmentally friendly initiatives that have grown to levels of national leadership and touch nearly all aspects of campus life.

At the University of Minnesota, we are proud to be recognized by Forbes as a Best Employer for Company Culture (2026), Best Employer for Women (2023, 2025, 2026), and Best Employer by State (2022-2026). In 2026, we also received Culture Excellence & Industry Awards recognition for employee appreciation and work-life flexibility.