Food Service Assistant

Mitchell Technical College is seeking a dependable and customer-focused Food Service Assistant to support daily operations at the Chef's Bistro. This role works closely with the Food Service Coordinator to ensure high-quality food service for students, staff, and visitors, with breakfast and lunch served each school day.

Position would be approximately 35 hours per week while school is in session from August to May.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist the Food Service Coordinator in all aspects of daily food service operations
• Support food preparation, service, and kitchen organization
• Maintain compliance with all culinary, safety, and sanitation standards
• Monitor food quality and presentation to ensure a positive dining experience
• Provide excellent customer service and contribute to a welcoming environment
• Help maintain inventory, cleanliness, and efficiency in the kitchen and serving areas

Qualifications

• ServSafe Certification (required or ability to obtain)
• Minimum of two (2) years of experience in food service or a related field
• Strong commitment to customer service and satisfaction
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment
• Dependable, team-oriented, and attentive to detail

Benefits

• Health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• Vacation, sick leave, dependent care leave
• Participation in the South Dakota Retirement System
• Tuition assistance program

The successful candidate must pass a state and federal criminal background check.

Applicants must complete the online application for employment and upload their résumé and cover letter. Apply at For additional information, contact Jared Hofer, Vice President of Finance and Operations, at View email address on click.appcast.io or View phone number on click.appcast.io.


Equal Opportunity & Institutional Disclosures

Equal Opportunity Employer - Mitchell Technical College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage all qualified individuals to apply and contribute to our mission of providing skills for success in technical careers.

Mitchell Technical College does not discriminate in its employment policies and practices, or in its educational programs and activities, on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, age, gender (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, disability, national origin, ancestry, military/veteran status, genetic information, or any other category protected by state, federal, or local law.

Annual Security & Fire Safety Report - In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, Mitchell Technical College makes its Annual Security and Fire Safety Report available to all prospective employees and students. This report includes institutional policies concerning campus safety and security (such as policies regarding alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, sexual assault prevention and response, and emergency procedures), as well as crime statistics for the previous three years concerning reported crimes that occurred on campus or on property adjacent to the campus. You may access the digital report on the Mitchell Tech website at: A printed copy of the report may be requested by contacting the Office of the Vice President for Academic Affairs, Mitchell Technical College, 1800 E. Spruce St., Mitchell, SD 57301, or by calling View phone number on click.appcast.io.