Minnesota Discovery Center is NOW HIRING for the following positions:

We are currently accepting applications for Assistant Cook and a Dishwasher.  Please submit your application/resume to Donna Johnson (address listed below).

Assistant Cook & Dishwasher

Accountable to:    Chef/Customer Service Supervisor

Major Objectives:    Responsible for providing food service in both a restaurant and event setting.  This position is part-time/on-call/as needed basis.

Qualifications:

• Thorough knowledge of the materials, methods, and equipment used in preparing food on a large or small scale
• Thorough knowledge of health and safety standards required for the preparation, cooking, serving, and storage of food
• Experience in the preparation, cooking, and storing of food in both restaurant and events settings

• Ability to work with a variety of people and skills
• Ability to plan assign work to a staff of skilled and unskilled kitchen workers in a manner conductive to full performance and high morale
• Displays high initiative requiring minimal supervision
• Strong work ethic

Responsibilities:

• To plan, prepare, and cook foods in compliance with health and safety standards
• To assist the lead cook in directing the preparation, service, and storage of food in compliance with health and safety standards throughout food preparation and storage areas
• To monitor and assist in clean-up of food prep and dining areas
• To assist with maintenance of inventory and cost reporting as needed
• Ensure food service resources are utilized in an effective manner
• Report any deficiencies in equipment or supplies to the Visitor Services Manager
• Adhere to all policies, procedures, and legal requirements
• Other duties as assigned

Working conditions:

• General Food Service environment
• Must be able to stand for long periods of time
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions
• Weekdays, weekends and evenings required as needed on an on-call basis
• Part-Time/Non-Exempt Position

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Visitor Services Staff

Accountable to: Customer Service Supervisor

Major Objectives:   Responsible for greeting and welcoming visitors, selling MDC

products and services, and providing clerical and visitor services assistance.

Qualifications:

• Excellent customer service skills.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to work with people of various backgrounds.
• Friendly, outgoing, enjoys meeting people and working with the public.
• Experience with Microsoft Office products.
• Experience with point-of-sale (POS) preferred.
• Experience with cash handling procedures preferred.
• Displays high initiative requiring minimal supervision.
• Is comfortable in an environment that requires flexibility and adaptability.
• Strong work ethic

Responsibilities:

• Greet and welcome visitors.
• Use POS system to conduct sales.
• Provide site orientation, answer and direct incoming phone calls.
• Provide preparation for events and venue rentals.
• Provide clerical assistance.
• Report any deficiencies in equipment or supplies to the Customer Service Supervisor.
• Effectively handle customer concerns and provide excellent customer service.
• Adhere to all policies, procedures, and legal requirements.
• Other duties as assigned.

Working conditions:

• General Customer Service environment.
• Must be able to sit or stand for long periods of time.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Weekday, weekend and some evenings required.
• Part-time/Non-exempt position.
• Seasonal or on-call.

Donna Johnson
Human Resources and Administrative Coordinator
Minnesota Discovery Center
1005 Discovery Drive
Chisholm, MN  55719

djohnson@mndiscoverycenter.com
218.254.1234