Cook/Intermittent (PRN)

About the role

The primary purpose of this position is to prepare, cook and serve visually appealing and nutritionally adequate food for the residents, staff and guests at the Minnesota Veterans Homes, while following all federal, state and local regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook and serve visually appealing and nutritionally adequate food for the residents, staff and guests at the Minnesota Veterans Homes, while following all federal, state and local regulatory requirements.
• Follow instructions and read and comprehend written instructions.
• Prepare special medical diets.
• Complete and maintain ServSafe Certification during probationary period.

Requirements

• Knowledge of large-scale cooking methods and equipment sufficient to prepare and serve food for a large number of people and adjust recipes to accommodate different numbers of people.
• Knowledge of food values and nutrition sufficient to prepare items from standard recipes.
• Knowledge of health and safety principles involved in food preparation operations sufficient to prepare and serve safe and healthy meals.

Qualifications

• Ability to follow instructions and read and comprehend written instructions.
• Ability to prepare special medical diets.
• Ability to complete and maintain ServSafe Certification during probationary period.
• Preferred qualifications include experience cooking in a large healthcare facility such as long-term care or senior care facility, experience with inventory and stocking, and knowledge of International Dysphagia Diet Standardization Initiative (IDDSI).

Skills

• Knowledge of large-scale cooking methods and equipment.
• Knowledge of food values and nutrition.
• Health and safety principles involved in food preparation operations.

Benefits

• Paid vacation and sick leave.
• 12 paid holidays each year.
• Low-cost medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug plans.
• Fertility care, including IVF.
• Dental and orthodontic care for adults and children.
• 6 weeks paid leave for parents of newborn or newly adopted children.
• Pension plan that provides income when you retire (after working at least three years).
• Employer paid life insurance to provide support for your family in the event of death.
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance that can provide income if you are unable to work due to illness or injury.
• Tax-free expense accounts for health, dental, and dependent care.

Pay

$21.78 - $29.73 / hourly PLUS $2.25/hour shift differential for all hours worked after 6:00 pm and before 6:00 am.

Schedule

Varies; Day and evening shifts (5:30 am - 2:00 pm or 11:00 am - 7:00 pm)

Contact

To receive consideration as a Connect 700 Program applicant, apply online, email the Job ID#, the Working Title and your valid Proof of Eligibility Certificate by the closing date to Robin Folkers at robin.folkers@state.mn.us.

If you have questions about this position, contact Robin Folkers at robin.folkers@state.mn.us or 612-214-0974.