Dietary Services & Housekeeping

Schwartz Farms Inc. was founded in 1978 and at the time was predominantly involved in crop farming. Although Schwartz Farms is still involved in farming todays primary operations are within the pork industry. Schwartz Farms Inc. employs over 550 full-time individuals and operate in the upper Midwest predominantly in Minnesota Kansas Iowa South Dakota and Nebraska. We also utilize approximately 300 independent contractors. As a premier pork producer Schwartz Farms embraces itself for a challenging and rewarding future.

Join our team at Schwartz Farms Minneapolis KS where your passion for supporting teams meets an exciting career! As a Dietary Services & Housekeeping professional you will play a vital role in maintaining a clean and welcoming environment for the Smoky Hills team..

Join our team at our new Minneapolis Kansas location. We anticipate this position beginning in January 2027 as we prepare to launch operations at our newly constructed facility.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
This position shall be responsible for the following:

Administrative

• Maintain inventory and ensure timely ordering of supplies including but not limited to:
  • Production needs such as uniforms footwear undergarments etc.
  • Office needs such as paper pens markers notebooks first aid kits etc.
  • Kitchen needs such as plates bowls cups utensils condiments food products dish soap etc.
  • Biosecurity needs such as shower supplies shower curtains shampoo & conditioner booties wipes etc.
  • Cleaning supplies such as disinfectants household cleaners brooms mops vacuums etc.
  • IT needs such as computers printers scanners etc.
• Coordinate with Safety Coordinator Warehouse Manager and Helpdesk to optimize pricing and supply as appropriate
• Confirm availability of items and conduct inventory of required items
• Identify obsolete production and arrange for proper removal or disposal
• May assist with production data entry & recordkeeping

Housekeeping

• Perform general cleaning and sanitizing tasks and services particularly in entry area shower rooms kitchen and dining areas offices and boot room
• Clean and disinfect kitchen and dining areas
• Wash dishes utensils glasses pots and pans
• Wipe and dust surfaces in rooms
• Vacuum and clean floors rugs furniture and windows
• Clean and disinfect bathrooms
• Stock towels washcloths and hand towels in bathrooms
• Pick up and empty trash containers
• Sort wash dry fold and organize daily laundry
• Notify maintenance if something is not working properly

Food Service

• Draft and implement operating budget; perform reasonable predictive forecasting of expected meal service based on staff headcount (/-36 employees)
• Oversee the daily operations of food service within the barn including but not limited to:
  • Monitor inventory and order supplies for food preparation and kitchen needs
  • Create monthly meal plan
  • Prepare cook and serve lunch Monday through Friday with leftovers prepared a/portioned for weekend staff (/-13 employees per weekend)
  • Cut weigh or measure ingredients according to recipes
  • Prepare meat seafood and poultry for cooking
  • Prepare vegetables to be used as sides salad ingredients and/or condiments
  • Arrange prepared food on serving trays or in designated area for retrieval by staff
  • Prevent the spoilage of ingredients through proper storage in designated containers
  • Monitor the temperature of food and food storage areas
  • Operate cooking equipment
• Adhere to best practices for food handling and safety regulations throughout the kitchen and dining areas
  • Maintain overall sanitation health cleanliness and safety standards for food preparation areas cooking services dishes and utensils equipment and overall facility
• Gather comments feedback and other data about food and service quality; modify meal plans as necessary and provide reporting to management
• Schedule and coordinate maintenance repairs and improvements to food services equipment and facilities

Additional Support Duties:

• Demonstrate values of integrity respect excellence innovation and adaptability
• Advocate and engage in SFIs animal welfare policy including promoting animal well-being remedying circumstances which impede animal care and properly reporting instances of mistreatment or abuse
• Follow biosecurity protocols in completing job duties

The preceding statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Additional duties may be assigned as they arise up to and including assisting departments with animal care
• Maintain a safe working environment
  

WORKING CONDITIONS AND ENVIRONMENT:

• Position may involve non-standard business hours.
• Incumbent will carry out multiple daily tasks.
• Prolonged periods standing walking bending and being on feet (up to 8 hours a day).
• Frequent use of one or both hands/arms to grasp pull and/or push.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 25 pounds at times.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills with a proven ability to create and maintain positive working relationships with vendors suppliers and team members
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Clean Motor Vehicle Record
• Ability to accept constructive feedback and work collaboratively with management and other stakeholders to identify and facilitate needed improvements to the food service program
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite to draft reports inventory and budgets
• Ability to follow safety rules and guidelines
  
• Demonstrated experience in managing or working in a food service program including working knowledge of food service and nutritional guidelines and best practices
• Livestock background
• Successful completion of a food safety coursework and/or certification

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