What are the responsibilities and job description for the Food Service Coordinator position at City of Maple Grove, MN?

Salary : $59,467.20 - $79,019.20 Annually

Location : Maple Grove 55369, MN

Job Type : Full-time- Benefit Earning

Job Number : 2025-00021

Department : Parks & Recreation

Opening Date : 02 / 24 / 2025

Closing Date : 3 / 18 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Central

Job Summary

About Maple Grove, MN

Maple Grove is a forward thinking, thriving community in the northwest suburbs of the Twin Cities metropolitan area. We are home to over 70,000 residents with a projected population of 90,000 by 2040 with 2,500 acres of undeveloped land. The City of Maple Grove is proud to employ over 250 benefit-earning employees, 500 part-time, casual, temporary, seasonal employees, and 100 paid-on-call firefighters to staff our many departments. We provide public safety, public works, community and economic development, parks & recreation and many other important public services to a growing community.

The Position

The Maple Grove Parks & Recreation Department is seeking a Food Service Coordinator for the Maple Grove Community Center. As the Food Service Coordinator, you will get to organize and interact with guest, plan menus and budget, and coordinate setting up for events. You will also supervise staff in the Food Service areas of the Maple Grove Parks & Recreation department, including the Community Center and Town Green. Work is performed independently under the general direction of the Aquatic Supervisor. The City of Maple Grove offers outstanding benefits and competitive compensation. Come make a difference by joining our growing and diverse community!

Pre-employment Requirements :

This position will require the following pre-employment requirements : a reference check and background check.

Hiring Timeline

subject to change

Application window closes- March 5

First round interviews- 10

Final round interviews- 12

Tentative Start date-April 1

Responsibilities

Hire, train, schedule, and supervise Concession, Guest Service, and Lower Desk Customer Service staff.

Research and determine food products, retail merchandise, and pricing for all service areas.

Address and resolve guest and team member issues to maintain a positive experience.

Maintain inventory levels, conduct regular food service and retail inventory assessments, and order necessary supplies, including wristbands.

Process financial documentation required for guest service and concessions operations.

Work with the rental staff to accommodate food service orders for rental clients.

Coordinate operations with OMGHA Hockey Boosters for Community Center Arena Concessions.

Ensure sanitary operation in compliance with Health Department and OSHA regulations.

Establish procedures for procuring, operating, and maintaining all concession equipment.

Coordinates efforts to ensure the City of Maple Grove is an equitable, inclusive, and respectful organization and supports the City's mission, vision, and core values.

Demonstrates ability to understand and respect the diversity of customers and co-workers, effectively communicating with individuals whose first language may be one other than English.

Knowledge of :

Microsoft Office Software and a combination of point-of-sale equipment.

Food preparation equipment

Safe food handling

Ability to :

Be accurate in record-keeping and accounting for products.

Communicate well with employees and the public, orally and in writing.

Lift 50 pounds.

Make decisions in accordance with policies and procedures.

Work independently

Qualifications

Need to have :

Possession of a Valid Minnesota Driver's License and reliable access to a vehicle.

High school diploma or equivalent.

Two years of experience in a retail or food service setting

Safe food handling and Sanitation Certification, or ability to obtain within three months.

Flexibility regarding scheduling to include evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Ability to lift 50 pounds.

Nice to have :

Experience in a supervisory capacity.

Experience in ordering and stocking products in a food service environment.

Ability to speak sign language or a language other than English.

Supplemental Information

WORKING CONDITIONS

Environmental Conditions : Public community center and park facility environments; working closely with public and other staff; noisy environments; varying temperatures; traveling between locations; frequent interruptions.

Physical Conditions : This position requires maintaining a physical condition necessary for standing and walking for prolonged periods of time; general manual dexterity; adequate hearing, vision, and speech to complete tasks required; ability to operate assigned equipment and ability to lift 50 pounds.

The City of Maple Grove offers its employees a competitive total rewards package. For details, please visit the

Do you have a valid driver's license and reliable access to a vehicle?

Please select the highest education level you have completed.

HS Diploma or equivalent

Some college

Associates degree

Bachelors degree

Masters / Professional degree or higher

None of the above

Are you able to lift and move up to 50lbs?

Do you have safe food handling and sanitation certification or the ability to obtain it within three months?

Yes, I have food certification.

No, I don't have food certification, but I can obtain one in within three months.

Please select the number of years of experience you have in food service.

None

Less than one year

One year to less than two years

Two years to less than three years

Three years to less than four years

Four years to less than five years

Five or more years

Please select the number of years of experience you have in retail.

None

Less than one year

One year to less than two years

Two years to less than three years

Three years to less than four years

Four years to less than five years

Five or more years

Do you have flexibility regarding scheduling to include evenings, weekends, and holidays?

Please select your number of years of experience in a supervisory capacity.

None

Less than one year

One year to less than two years

Two years to less than three years

Three years to less than four years

Four years to less than five years

Five or more years

Please select your number of years of experience in ordering and stocking products in a food service environment.

None

Less than one year

One year to less than two years

Two years to less than three years

Three years to less than four years

Four years to less than five years

Five or more years

Are you proficient in the use of Microsoft Office applications and point-of-sale equipment?

Yes, I'm proficient in the use of Microsoft Office applications only.

Yes, I'm proficient in the use of point-of-sale equipment only.

Yes, I'm both proficient in the use of Microsoft Office applications and point-of-sale equipment.

No experience

Please indicate any languages from the list below that you can speak at a conversational level or higher.

American Sign Language

Hmong

Russian

Spanish

Vietnamese

None of the above

Required Question

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