Food Service Worker - Coffee Shop

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Working Title:

Food Service Worker - Coffee Shop

Institution:

Inver Hills Community CollegeFood Service Worker

Bargaining Unit / Union:

203: AFSCME - Service

City:

Inver Grove Heights

FLSA:

Non Job Exempt

Full Time / Part Time:

Full time

Employment Condition:

Classified - Seasonal (Seasonal)

Salary Range:

$20.51 - $29.22

Complete Application Requirement — Please Read Before Applying
To be considered for this position, applicants must submit a complete application. Applications missing required documents will be marked incomplete and will not advance to review.

Your complete application must include:

• Current Resume (Required): Resume must reflect all minimum qualifications to be considered. Must list employment dates (month and year) for each position and indicate average hours worked per week.

• Cover Letter (Optional): Encouraged if you wish to highlight your interest and qualifications

Salary Range Clarification:
We would like to clarify that the correct salary range for the Food Service Worker position is $20.51 - $25.43/Hour and $42,825 - $53,098/Year. We encourage you to reach out to our office if you have any questions.

Job Description

The mission of the IHCC coffee shop is to provide a convenient, affordable and efficient source for food and beverages for the campus community. The food service worker will provide all services necessary in the preparation, serving, receiving payment and cleanup of food and beverages served to customers. Excellent customer service is a priority to each and every person coming into the coffee shop. The food service worker assists in keeping the food production area, service area, storage rooms, and kitchen area clean and organized. As well as assist with checking in and shelving product deliveries.

Please note this is a full-time seasonal position that will work only during the academic year (August-May). Anticipated start in February 2026.

Minimum Qualifications (Resume must reflect all minimum qualifications to be considered.)

Knowledge of:

• Working knowledge of materials and methods used in preparing food, and the care and use of cooking utensils and equipment.

Skill in:

• Customer Service sufficient to answer questions and advise customers regarding food service and coffee shop.

Ability to:

• Collect payments, count money, and complete transactions for customers.

• Ability to do simple cooking on large scale and to plan and prepare small meals on a household scale.

• Ability to communicate and collaborate effectively with individuals in a diverse multicultural and multiracial community.

Preferred Qualification 

• Knowledge of food and safety practices

Physical Requirements

• Requires daily moving and/or transporting things (such as supplies, food, beverages, equipment, etc.) weighing up to 50 pounds. Physical dexterity of hands and fingers is essential.

Work Shift (Hours / Days of work)

Monday - Friday; 6:45am - 3:15pm

Telework (Yes/No)

No

Internal Applicants

All current Minnesota State employees will need to log into to apply for the position via the Jobs Hub. The Jobs Hub can be found under the Menu, in the upper left-hand corner of Workday, under the Apps, and then Jobs Hub.  Employees may also search for “Browse Jobs – Employees” in Workday via the search bar at the top to view open positions.

External Applicants

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Contact
If you have questions about this position or are in need of a reasonable accommodation during this search process, please contact Angela Loza, HR Coordinator at  or at 651-450-3371.

If you experience any issues while submitting your application or creating an account please contact  for assistance.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement    
We are a proud equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, and we seek applicants with deep connections to the cultural communities to which our students belong. As an affirmative action employer, we actively seek and encourage applications from women, people of color, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status.

About
Inver Hills Community College is an accredited 2-year college in the Southeast suburbs of the Twin Cities, Minneapolis & St. Paul, Minnesota. We offer nearly 40 programs and hundreds of classes for students of all ages and backgrounds. At Inver Hills, we are dedicated to advancing the power and promise of education. This vision guides our daily work and captures the spirit of our campus. Through career exploration and professional preparation, our graduates leave Inver Hills fully prepared to launch their careers or pursue further education at a four-year institution.

Inver Hills is aligned with Dakota County Technical College (DCTC). Located nine miles away on County Road 42 via U.S. Route 52, DCTC offers a broad range of professional, technical, and liberal arts programs that complement academic programs at Inver Hills. Both and are recognized as a Beyond the Yellow Ribbon employers offering support for veteran and military employees and students.

Benefits Information:

At Minnesota State, we have a GREAT BENEFITS PACKAGE! Our generous benefits include 11 paid Holidays, Vacation Time, Sick Time, six weeks of Paid Parental Leave, low cost medical and dental insurance with low deductibles ($250 - $1500), a Pension Plan, 457(b) and 403(b) retirement plans and other retirement investment options, pre-tax medical and dental expense (with roll-over option) and dependent care accounts, employer paid life insurance, short and long term disability, as well as professional development and a tuition waiver program for employees and their dependents, etc.  We promote the health and well-being of our employees and take work/life balance seriously.

Desired Start Date:

02-11-2026

Position End Date:

Open Date:

01-21-2026

Close Date:

02-05-2026

Posting Contact Name:

Julia Glenn

Posting Contact Email:

julia.glenn@inverhills.edu