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Job Class: Dining Hall Coordinator

Agency: Human Services Department

+ **Job ID** : 86637

+ **Location** : St. Peter

+ **Telework Eligible** : No

+ **Full/Part Time** : Full-Time

+ **Regular/Temporary** : Unlimited

+ **Who May Apply** : Open to all qualified job seekers

+ **Date Posted** : 06/10/2025

+ **Closing Date** : 06/17/2025

+ **Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit** : Human Services Dept / DHS St Peter AFSCME

+ **Division/Unit** : St Peter / Nutrition Services A

+ **Work Shift/Work Hours** : Day Shift/7:30am-6:00pm

+ **Days of Work** : Varies

+ **Travel Required** : No

+ **Salary Range:** $21.09 - $28.79 / hourly; $44,035 - $60,113 / annually

+ **Classified Status** : Classified

+ **Bargaining Unit/Union** : 203 - Service/AFSCME

+ **Work Area** : Nutrition Services St Peter

+ **FLSA Status** : Nonexempt

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

The Department of Human Services is unable to provide sponsorship for work visas. Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States at the start of employment. DHS does not participate in E-Verify.

The work you'll do is more than just a job.

At the State of Minnesota, employees play a critical role in developing policies, providing essential services, and working to improve the well-being and quality of life for all Minnesotans. The State of Minnesota is committed to equity and inclusion, and invests in employees by providing benefits, support resources, and training and development opportunities.

The Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS) is seeking qualified and enthusiastic individuals to join our Forensic Services within the Direct Care and Treatment (DCT) division of agency.

The Forensic Services provides mental health evaluation and treatment services to individuals diagnosed with a mental illness who present a risk to public safety. This is a safe and secure treatment environment.

The team has an exciting opportunity for a Dining Hall Coordinator to join our team! The position will effectively train and assist with leading kitchen staff to ensure that food preparation, receiving and storing of supplies are accomplished in a timely manner and in compliance with Forensics policies and procedures. Creates daily assignment sheets with assignments in food preparation, receiving and storing of supplies. Utilizes Computrition to ensure patients are receiving the proper diets and create production reports.

Duties:

+ Assists in leading and maintaining a professional kitchen operation. Manages workflow in the Diet office. Utilizes Computrition to ensure that all patient data is included (prescribed diets, food restrictions and meal locations).

+ Coordinates & leads the food service day to day operations. Coordinates snack assembly and Continental Breakfast.

+ Lead and coordinate food safety and dishwashing activity to ensure that all food is handled per established processes and that dishwashing, sanitizing, drying, and storage of dishes and cooking utensils occurs in accordance with Department of Health Standards at all times.

+ Assist Food Services Department Director and Food Service Supervisor.

+ Complies with all Forensics Administrative policies and procedures to ensure compliance with all standards and rules. Provides positive Person-Centered role modeling to all staff.

Minimum Qualifications

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. Failure to do so may result in your resume not being considered.

+ 6 months or more experience in entry-level food service preparation, delivery and cleaning or the supervision of such duties (e.g. Food Service Worker).

+ Sufficient technical skills are essential to assure maintaining current safety standards for the campus and complying with standards set by regulatory agencies.

The incumbent must have knowledge of:

+ Department of Health Standards

+ Modern accepted culinary food cooking, food preparations and service techniques.

+ General industry terminology, particularly regarding foods and beverages

+ Use of culinary equipment

+ Serve Safe requirements

+ Management principles and practices applications

+ The fundamental principles of modern food service sanitation and safety procedures and standards

Preferred Qualifications

+ Good communication skills.

+ Knowledge of nutrition, food value and clinical diets.

+ Ability to make menu changes according to need, diet orders and availability in the absence of the Dietitian Supervisor or Cook Supervisor.

+ Math skills sufficient to include quantifying recipes and maintaining meal census records.

+ Ability to schedule work and daily routines of Food Service Workers to accommodate unexpected changes and special functions.

+ Knowledge of using commercial kitchen equipment.

+ Computer skills such as Word, Excel and Outlook.

+ Ability to lead and motivate staff in their daily duties.

+ Experience working with vulnerable adults and maintaining confidentiality.

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.

EDUCATION VERIFICATION - Applicants will be required to provide a copy of their high school diploma at time of interview OR copies of their college transcript or college degree/diploma at time of interview. Copies of the college degree/diploma are acceptable ONLY if it clearly identifies the field in which it was earned.

Direct Care & Treatment (DCT) healthcare facilities require employees to provide documentation that they are free from tuberculosis (TB) through a blood test prior to employment. DCT does not accept TB skin testing.

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 [email protected] . Please indicate what assistance is needed.