The University of Minnesota is seeking Food Service Team Members (Dishwashers and Cooks) at the MN Landscape Arboretum in Chaska.

A chef-curated, cuisine-centered space, The Eatery at the Arboretum provides breakfast through late-afternoon lunch daily to Arboretum visitors. With a focus on flavorful, whole ingredients, like heirloom tomatoes and farm fresh eggs, our menu features a variety of soups, sandwiches, salads and and specialty culinary creations that rotate weekly. If you’re looking for a delicious meal in a beautiful setting or just a cup of freshly-brewed coffee with a snack, stop into the Eatery.

Dishwasher Responsibilities:

-Washes service ware, pots and pans by hand or using dishwashing machine.

-Maintains cleanliness of dining room including tables, chairs and equipment.

-Maintains cleanliness of dishroom by completing daily, weekly and monthly cleaning tasks.

-Washes windows, walls, vents, hoods, filters and light fixtures as assigned.

-Sweeps and mops floors using manual mop, broom or floor scrubber.

-Vacuums carpets.

-Empties trash, recycling, compost and cardboard to include using mechanical equipment for compacting.

-Receives deliveries and stores product under the direction of a lead employee or manager.

-Stores and stocks clean dishes, service ware, pots and pans.

-Makes coffee, mixes beverages, stocks beverages and pre-packaged food when needed.

Dishwasher Qualifications:

-Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds frequently.

-Must be able to read, write, understand and communicate in English.

-Must be able to stand up for 4 hours at a time.

-Ability to communicate with a diverse group of people.

Cook Job Duties:

-Preps food product to be used in recipes

-Prepares complex recipes a majority of the time and simple recipes as needed

-Uses independent judgment in menu presentation and food quality assessment

-Produces a whole meal by preparing multiple recipes in a meal menu, often from scratch, following brand specifications

-Identifies recipe issues and resolves or elevates to managers

-Participates in recipe file maintenance

-Completes food production records

-Determines batch cook amount and frequency

-Operates food production equipment, mechanical cutting equipment and other manual cooking utensils, including knives, in daily duties

Cook Qualifications:

-High school graduate or GED.

-Must have at least two (2) years of relevant experience or education in quantity food production.

-Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally.

-Must be able to accurately perform mathematics and recipe conversion calculations.

-Must be able to read, write, understand and communicate in English.

-Must be able to stand up for four (4) hours at a time.

-Possess safe knife handling skills.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $15.93 - $19.55 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Evening shift
• Night shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Chaska, MN 55318: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: One location

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