Cook / Part-Time, Rotating Day & Evening Shifts

The user wants me to reformat a job posting into clean, well-structured semantic HTML. I need to follow the rules: 1. Use

for section headings (About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule) 2. Use

• for lists of duties/requirements/benefits, and

  for prose 3. Do NOT repeat the job title as a heading (the page already shows it) 4. Do NOT put Job ID / requisition numbers as headings — fold minor metadata into a short

  or drop it 5. Preserve ALL substantive information; do NOT invent or summarize away detail 6. Remove cookie/navigation/legal/EEO/equal-opportunity/scam-warning boilerplate, duplicated lines, and application instructions 7. Include a section ONLY when the posting has real, specific content for it — never emit a heading followed by filler/placeholder text 8. Never create Pay/Schedule/Benefits sections unless the posting actually states them 9. Prefer a few substantive sections over many thin ones 10. Output ONLY the HTML fragment — no /, no markdown code fences Let me analyze the job posting content: - Working Title: Cook - Job Class: Cook - Agency: Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs - Job ID: 96258 - Location: Silver Bay - Telework Eligible: No - Full/Part Time: Part-Time - Regular/Temporary: Unlimited - Who May Apply: Open to all qualified job seekers - Date Posted: 10/08/2026 - Closing Date: 10/29/2026 - Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit: Veterans Affairs Dept / Vets Home-Silver Bay-AFSCME - Division/Unit: Silver Bay Veterans Home / MVH-Silver Bay Indirect Care - Work Shift/Work Hours: Rotating Shifts: Day / Evening: 6:30am-3:00pm / 11:30am-8:00pm - Days of Work: Varies; weekends as assigned - Travel Required: No - Salary Range: $21.78 - $29.73 / hourly / PLUS $2.25 per hour shift differential for all hours worked between 6:00pm and 6:00am - Classified Status: Classified - Bargaining Unit/Union: 203 - Service/AFSCME - Work Area: Minnesota State Veterans Home - Silver Bay - FLSA Status: Nonexempt - Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities: Yes Then there's descriptive text about the job, responsibilities, minimum qualifications, preferred qualifications, additional requirements, how to apply, contact info, veteran preference, benefits, EEO statement, disability accommodations. I need to extract substantive sections: 1. About the role / Overview - the descriptive paragraph about the position 2. Schedule - work shifts, hours, days 3. Pay - salary range, shift differential 4. Responsibilities - list of duties 5. Requirements / Minimum Qualifications - knowledge and abilities 6. Preferred Qualifications - experience preferences 7. Additional Requirements - background check, TB screening, reference checks 8. Benefits - listed benefits 9. Contact - contact info for questions I should not include: Job ID, date posted, closing date, who may apply, classified status, bargaining unit, FLSA status, Connect 700 designation (maybe mention in a metadata paragraph), application instructions, EEO boilerplate, disability accommodation boilerplate, veteran preference details (though it's specific, maybe include in a note), how to apply. The user said: "fold minor metadata into a short

  or drop it". So I can put location, part-time, rotating shifts, union, etc. in a short paragraph. Let me structure: - Start with a

  for metadata: location, part-time, rotating shifts, union, etc. - Then sections with

  and content. Sections that have real content: - About the role (the paragraph describing the position) - Schedule (work shifts, hours, days) - Pay (salary range, shift differential) - Responsibilities (list) - Minimum Qualifications (knowledge and abilities) - Preferred Qualifications (list) - Additional Requirements (list) - Benefits (list) - Contact (contact info) I'll omit the veteran preference details as it's more of a policy note, but the posting includes it. The user said "Preserve ALL substantive information". The veteran preference is specific to this posting (priority consideration for disabled veterans). I could include it in a "Special Considerations" or "Veteran Preference" section. But the user said "Prefer a few substantive sections over many thin ones." Maybe include in a note paragraph. Also, the Connect 700 program mention: "Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities: Yes" and later instructions for Connect 700 applicants. That's substantive for applicants with disabilities. Could include in a "Special Programs" or "Accessibility" section. But the user said: "never create Pay/Schedule/Benefits sections unless the posting actually states them." The posting does state pay, schedule, benefits. So those sections are warranted. Let me draft the HTML. First, a metadata paragraph:

  Part-time cook position at the Minnesota Veterans Home in Silver Bay. Rotating day/evening shifts (6:30 am–3:00 pm / 11:30 am–8:00 pm), weekends as assigned. AFSCME bargaining unit (Local 203). No telework. Position designated for the Connect 700 program for applicants with disabilities.

  Then sections:

  About the role

  The Minnesota Veterans Home (MVH)–Silver Bay is seeking a part-time, rotating day/evening cook. The work schedule includes at least 64 hours per two‑week pay period and may include additional hours based on business needs. The position is initially eligible for full employer contribution toward health and dental insurance benefits. A new‑hire bonus of $2,500 may be available for part‑time positions represented by the AFSCME collective bargaining agreement.

  Schedule

  • Day shift: 6:30 am – 3:00 pm
  • Evening shift: 11:30 am – 8:00 pm
  • Rotating between day and evening shifts
  • Days of work vary; weekends as assigned
  • Minimum 64 hours per two‑week pay period
  • No travel required

  Pay

  Hourly range: $21.78 – $29.73, plus a $2.25 per hour shift differential for all hours worked between 6:00 pm and 6:00 am.

  Responsibilities

  • Cooking and food preparation
  • Washing and cleaning work area, utensils, and equipment
  • Preparing items from menu according to standard recipes
  • Preparing special diets, substituting for menu items when required
  • Receiving and storing inventory
  • Administering proper storage of food and supplies to ensure sanitary and safe conditions
  • Following established food handling, food holding, and food storage procedures and providing direction to Food Service Workers as necessary

  Minimum Qualifications

  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

  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

  • Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS) background check may be conducted on top finalist(s); finalist must pass the DHS background check
  • Tuberculosis (Mantoux) screening (or chest x‑ray) required prior to employment
  • Employment reference checks will be conducted on finalists, including review of documentation related to job performance and contact with former employer(s)

  Benefits

  • Paid vacation and sick leave
  • 12 paid holidays each year
  • Low‑cost medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug plans
  • Fertility care, including IVF
  • Diabetes care
  • Dental and orthodontic care for adults and children
  • 6 weeks paid leave for parents of newborn or newly adopted children
  • Pension plan providing income at retirement (after at least three years of service)
  • Employer‑paid life insurance
  • Short‑term and long‑term disability insurance
  • Tax‑free expense accounts for health, dental, and dependent care
  • Resources supporting physical, emotional, social, and financial well‑being
  • Training, classes, and professional development
  • Potential eligibility for Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for work/life support
  • Daily Living/Convenience Services (chore services, home repair, trip planning, child/elder care)

  Benefits eligibility varies based on type of employment, agency, funding availability, union/collective bargaining agreement, location, and length of service with the State of Minnesota.

  Contact

  For questions about this position, contact Pamela Melby at pamela.melby@state.mn.us or 218‑353‑8694.

  For Connect 700 program applications, email the Job ID, Working Title, and valid Proof of Eligibility Certificate to Patrice Langlee at patrice.langlee@state.mn.us by the closing date.

  For veteran disability preference consideration, email official written documentation of disability (dated within one year), DD214, and job posting ID number to Patrice Langlee at patrice.langlee@state.mn.us by the closing date.