Cook / Part-Time, Day Shift

About the role

The Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a Cook to prepare, cook and serve visually appealing and nutritious food for residents, staff and guests at the Minnesota Veterans Home - Bemidji. The position involves preparing all food items according to menus, ensuring nutritional and medical needs of residents are met, and maintaining food safety and sanitation standards.

Responsibilities

• Prepare all food items according to menus to ensure the nutritional and medical needs of the residents can be met.
• Follow and maintain standards of food safety and sanitation to prevent contamination and foodborne illness.
• Aid in receiving and storing food and supply deliveries using safe and sanitary practices.
• Provide good customer service at mealtimes and be timely and dependable following department procedures.

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.
• Food values and nutrition sufficient to prepare items from standard recipes.
• 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.
• Prepare special medical diets.
• Complete and maintain ServSafe Certification during probationary period.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience cooking in a large healthcare facility such as long-term care or senior care facility.
• Experience with inventory and stocking.
• Knowledge of International Dysphagia Diet Standardization Initiative (IDDSI).

Additional Requirements

• A Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS) background check may be conducted on the top finalist(s) for the position.
• A Tuberculosis (Mantoux) screening (or chest x-ray) is required prior to employment.

Pay and Schedule

• This position is designated as part-time with a primarily day shift work schedule.
• The work schedule will include at least 16 hours per 2-week pay period and may include additional hours, based on business needs.
• The position is not initially eligible for health and dental benefits.

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.

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 Peter Paquette at peter.paquette@state.mn.us.
• If you have questions about this position, contact Peter Paquette at peter.paquette@state.mn.us or 218-364-8903.