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 Newsweek as a Best Addiction Treatment Center and seven straight Star 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):

$15.43 to $16.97 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.