Food Service Assistant

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Located in red wing, MN

Salary: $19

We're recruiting qualified candidates for a Food Service Assistant position with a local organization in Red Wing, MN. This role is responsible for supporting the efficient preparation and delivery of meals for residents while ensuring strict food safety and sanitation standards are met. The Food Service Assistant will supervise resident workers in daily kitchen tasks, oversee proper food handling, manage shortages or damaged orders, maintain and care for all on‑site food products, and ensure all work areas remain clean, safe, and organized. This position also serves as a daily liaison between facility staff and residents to support smooth kitchen operations.

Shift Schedule

• Monday–Sunday, 5:00am–1:30pm
• (Must have flexibility for rotating shifts, days, and weekends)

Pay

• $19/hr.
• Weekly paychecks every Friday

Responsibilities and Duties

• Prepare and cook meals according to menus and recipes.
• Operate and maintain kitchen equipment.
• Ensure food safety and proper temperatures.
• Serve meals to inmates, considering portion control and dietary needs.
• Distribute food promptly and accurately.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization in the kitchen.
• Follow sanitation guidelines and safety protocols.
• Document food temperatures and portion sizes.

Skills and Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Preferred experience in food service or culinary roles.
• Basic cooking and food preparation skills.
• Knowledge of food safety and sanitation standards.
• Ability to follow recipes and written instructions.
• Strong organizational and time‑management skills.
• Good communication and teamwork abilities.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Capacity to stand for extended periods.
• Ability to work in varying temperatures and conditions.

Other Requirements: 

• Pass a background check and comply with security protocols. 
• Ability to work varying shifts, including evenings, weekends, and holidays. 
• Work in a facility kitchen with exposure to loud noises. 
• Adherence to security and safety measures. 

Benefits and Perks

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Term life
• Short-term disability
• 401(k)
• Employee assistance program
• Paid holidays, for qualifying employees
• Referral program
• Sick and Safe Time (ESST)
  
  

About Express Employment Professionals in Red Wing, MN

Established in 1991, Express Employment Professionals in Red Wing, MN has partnered with over 700 companies in the area. We hire for light industrial, office services, and skilled trade roles, and we receive new job openings from our company partners every single day. We never charge a fee from our Associates for our staffing services, and we are honored to receive a 4.6/5-star rating on Google.

Referral Program

Know someone else who would be a great fit for this role? Refer them to Express Employment Professionals in Red Wing, MN! Once your referral works 100 hours through our office, you'll receive $100. Valid only at the Red Wing, MN Express Employment location.

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