Food Service Worker

Job Details

• Job Class:
  Food Service Worker
• Job
• Location:
  
  Itasca State Park
• Full/Part Time:
  Part-Time
• Regular/Temporary:
  Seasonal
• Work Shift/
  
  Work Hours:
  
  Rotating Shift
• Days of Work:
  Varies
• Salary Range: $20.51 – $25.43 per hour
• Hiring Agency: MN Department of Natural Resources
• Bargaining Unit/Union: 203 - Service/AFSCME
• FLSA Status:
  Nonexempt
• Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities:
  Yes

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.

Established in 1891, Itasca is the oldest state park in Minnesota and one of the first state parks in the country. Home to the Headwaters of the Mississippi River, the park is one of the top tourism attractions in the Upper Midwest. Itasca State Park operates 7 days a week with visitors on‑site 24 hours a day year‑round.

This announcement will be used to fill multiple positions throughout the 2026 operating season at Itasca State Park.

• Operate a variety of kitchen and food preparation equipment.
• Prepare various food items to specification based on the needs of the operation and as instructed for use in the Douglas Lodge and Mary Gibbs kitchen.
• Assist on the line at Douglas Lodge/Mary Gibbs Café preparing fried foods, sandwiches, salads, burgers, and other menu items as directed.
• Maintain cleanliness, sanitation, and organization of the Douglas Lodge and Mary Gibbs Café Food Service operations as per management expectations and Health Department standards.
• Assist customers of Douglas Lodge Restaurant/Mary Gibbs Café in order to provide customer service, process reports, act as a cashier, and prepare the tills for day‑to‑day operations.
• Serve as a guest services representative for Itasca State Park at Douglas Lodge/Mary Gibbs Café in order to provide visitors with an exceptional overall experience of not only Douglas Lodge Restaurant/Mary Gibbs Café, but Itasca State Park as a whole.

• Knowledge of materials and methods used in preparing food, and the care and use of cooking utensils and equipment.
• Knowledge of safety and accident prevention measures sufficient to identify safety hazards, make necessary repairs, and/or alert appropriate personnel.
• Organizational and interpersonal skills sufficient to work as a productive member of teams.
• Oral, written, and customer service communication skills sufficient to effectively communicate complex information to a wide variety of audiences and meet expectations and requirements of staff and customers.
• Conflict resolution/human relation skills sufficient to negotiate, resolve issues, read situations, and settle disputes equitably by finding common ground and cooperation.
• Time management skills sufficient to make decisions and meet deadlines sometimes with incomplete information, under tight deadlines, and pressure by unforeseeable events and/or emergencies.

• One year of experience in food preparation, serving, cleanup, and storage.
• First Aid and CPR training.
• Knowledge of park rules, policies, facilities, and other local points of interest.

• For positions that require driving responsibilities, an unrestricted Class D Driver’s license with a clear driving record is required.
• Applicants must have the ability to meet the physical requirements and work in the environmental conditions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodations.
• In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity…