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Working Title: Café/Canteen Operator

Agency: Human Services Department

• Job ID : 84764

• 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 : 03/12/2025

• Closing Date : 03/19/2025

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

• Division/Unit : St Peter / Forensics Vocational C

• Work Shift : Day Shift

• Work Hours : 7:00am - 3:30pm

• Days of Work : Monday - Friday

• Travel Required : No

• Salary Range: $20.45 - $27.12 / hourly; $42,699 - $56,626 / annually

• Classified Status : Classified

• Bargaining Unit/Union : 206 - Clerical/AFSCME

• Work Area : Forensics Vocational

• 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 Forensic Mental Health Program 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 Direct Care and Treatment Forensic Mental Health Program is looking for an excited, qualified person-centered, compassionate individual that will enjoy working with a diverse population as the St. Peter, MN campus' Café Operator. This position exists to operate and maintain a canteen/café or patient store; to order supplies and equipment; to prepare food and items for sale; to prepare reports and correspondence, processing transactions, and making deposits from sales to the Business Office. To provide on-the-job training for patient workers to help them develop work skills.

Key responsibilities:

• To provide coverage of the canteens or stores so that services are satisfactorily provided to the clients and health and comply with the Minnesota Department of Health Branch titled Minnesota Food Code to ensure sanitation standards are met.

• To accurately maintain inventory and sales records.

• To process invoices for payment, providing goods and services have been received and accepted by the store. To provide accounting and fiscal control, sufficient to compare costs and projections and actual costs of the store’s activity.

• To maintain skills so store services are provided at ethical and treatment facility standards. Participate in CQI activities so opportunities for client care and treatment are provided.Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Valid State of Minnesota (MN) Driver's License

• Math skills sufficient to add, subtract, multiply, divide and calculate averages;

• Typing/Keyboarding skills sufficient to perform typing tasks with accuracy, as well as complete reports, letters and data summaries.

• Working knowledge of basic computer programs such as Word, Excel, SWIFT, AVATAR, email, and other operating systems.

• Customer Service Skills sufficient to communicate with patients and potentially resolve questions/concerns.

• English Language skills sufficient to communicate effectively with co-workers, customers and the general public.

• Working knowledge of specific conditions of clients at the Forensic Mental Health Program and knowledge i.e. mental illness, developmental disabilities, personality disorders, psychopathic personalities, chemical dependency etc.

• Knowledge of State and Federal Health Department regulations on food safety and sanitation. Experience cooking and planning on a large-scale basis.

• Large scale food preparation, service techniques, Department of Health Standards and Ordinances.

• Experience in working alongside patients and staff at the Forensics Mental Health Program.

• Experience with catering large scale facility wide events.

• Experience with cash and a cash register.

Preferred Qualifications

The following qualifications are strongly desired of applicants seeking consideration for this position:

• One year experience in working in a large-scale food preparation setting with food service equipment.

• Knowledge of forensic services specific policies related to a secure perimeter setting and canteen operation.

• Ability to work in a team environment

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.

REFERENCE/BACKGROUND CHECKS - The Department of Human Services will conduct reference checks to verify job-related credentials and criminal background check prior to appointment.

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 careers@state.mn.us . Please indicate what assistance is needed.