Open Arms of Minnesota (OAM) is a nonprofit that prepares and delivers healthy, nutritious food to people living with life-threatening illnesses. Our mission: by providing food as medicine, we nourish our clients and build community. In our two state-of-the-art kitchens, OAM staff members and more than 4,700 volunteers create meals specifically designed for our clients’ nutritional needs. We use fresh and, whenever possible, organic ingredients, including produce from our own 5 Open Farms urban garden locations. Volunteers deliver meals throughout the Twin Cities metro area to approximately 4,400 clients, caregivers, and dependents annually, providing nourishment and hope for families dealing with life-threatening illnesses. In addition, families in need throughout Minnesota receive meals shipped to them weekly. There are no fees for any of Open Arms’ services. Open Arms is a volunteer-driven organization and is culturally unique in our high commitment to an excellent volunteer experience. 

Dishwasher (St. Paul Kitchen and Campus)
 

Organizational Summary:

Open Arms of Minnesota (OAM) is a nonprofit that prepares and delivers healthy, nutritious food to people living with life-threatening illnesses. Our mission: by providing food as medicine, we nourish our clients and build community. In our two state-of-the-art kitchens, OAM staff members and more than 4,700 volunteers create meals specifically designed for our clients’ nutritional needs. We use fresh and, whenever possible, organic ingredients, including produce from our own 5 Open Farms urban garden locations. Volunteers deliver meals throughout the Twin Cities metro area to approximately 4,400 clients, caregivers, and dependents annually, providing nourishment and hope for families dealing with life-threatening illnesses. In addition, families in need throughout Minnesota receive meals shipped to them weekly. There are no fees for any of Open Arms’ services. Open Arms is a volunteer-driven organization and is culturally unique in our high commitment to an excellent volunteer experience. 

To learn more, visit www.openarmsmn.org     

Open Date: July 16th, 2024                                  Closing Date:  Until filled    

This hourly position contributes to the fulfillment of Open Arms’ mission by providing ongoing janitorial, organization and kitchen prep tasks on a regular basis. This position will be responsible for janitorial, organization and kitchen prep tasks on a regular basis and as needed. These tasks include vacuuming, sweeping, mopping, and sanitizing kitchen supplies and utensils. In addition, support the kitchen team by providing kitchen preparation including inventory control, receiving orders, and cooler, freezer and dry storage organization; and other duties as assigned. As with all OAM staff positions, this position is responsible for helping ensure volunteers and interns have an exemplary experience during all interactions with Open Arms and is expected to consistently maintain a high level of customer service to all guests, clients, and fellow team members.

• Operate all dishwashing equipment safely and correctly.
• Clean and sanitize the kitchen, the dish-room, all kitchenware, baffles, hoods, and additional equipment in the hoods.
• Assist in the maintenance, cleanliness, and stocking of kitchen storage areas, including refrigerators and freezers.
• Responsible for removing all kitchen trash and ensuring that recycling and compost procedures are being followed.
• Responsible for washing, drying, and storing all linens and kitchen aprons.
• Work directly with Chefs to ensure proper food safety.

• Manage and organize current cleaning supplies and equipment.
• Demonstrate a high level of customer service and professional behavior within the kitchen.

• Help ensure Open Arms provides an outstanding experience for all volunteers by regularly seeking out meaningful and positive interactions with them and maintaining a positive, friendly, and helpful attitude at all times.
• Assist with the setup for onsite catering events.
• Assist in the organization of the basement kitchen storage area, including catering supplies.
• Other related duties as assigned by Food Services Manager.

• Experience in high-volume commercial kitchen environment.

• Basic culinary skills.
• Strong janitorial skills.
• Great organizational skills.
• An ability to adapt quickly to the changing needs of the business.
• A demonstrated commitment and understanding of high customer service.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• High work ethic and demonstrated reliability.
• Ability to be energizing and contribute to a positive team environment.
• Ability to keep composure while working under pressure during busy periods.
• Flexible schedule with ability to work occasional weeknights or weekends.
• Flexibility to work on two different worksites.

• Ability to adhere to attendance and punctuality requirements, to meet time-sensitive client and business needs.

• Sensitivity and commitment to diversity and ability to work respectfully with a wide array of co-workers and members of the community.

• A passion for the mission and values of Open Arms.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing in English.

• Able to frequently lift and carry food, beverage, and other items up to 50 pounds and able to transport up to 70 pounds.
• Able to stand for long periods of time.
• Able to stand, sit, walk, bend, stoop, and twist. Requires full range of motion, manual dexterity, and eye-hand coordination. Requires corrected vision, full color vision, sense of smell and taste, and hearing to normal range.
• Able to operate standard kitchen dishwashing equipment.
• Able to operate standard office cleaning machines such as floor scrubber, carpet cleaners, loading dock materials.

Reports to: Food Services Manager

Location: St. Paul, MN 55107

Pay Rate: $18/hour

Hours: 40 hours per week

Benefits:

This position is eligible for an excellent comprehensive benefits package that includes medical/dental/life/ STD/LTD insurance, employee assistance program, paid Holidays, and personal time off (PTO), retirement plan with employer match program. Employee-paid vision plan, voluntary life, critical illness, hospital indemnity and accident insurance are also available. 

Open Arms of Minnesota is committed to hiring and fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce that leverages the skills and talents of all employees in our organization, regardless of race, gender, national origin, age, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, familial status, disability, or socioeconomic status. We encourage all individuals with direct or transferable experience to apply for our open positions. 

Equal Opportunity Employer