Cook / Part-time / Various Shifts

Location: Minneapolis
Full/Part Time: Part-time
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Who May Apply: Open to all qualified job seekers

About the role

This position prepares and cooks aesthetically pleasing, nutritional food for residents, staff, and guests of the Minnesota Veterans Home - Minneapolis. The role is part-time (0.80 FTE) with a work schedule of 64 hours per 2-week pay period, which may include additional hours based on business needs. The position is initially eligible for full employer contribution towards health and dental insurance benefits.

The Minnesota Veterans Home in Minneapolis provides skilled nursing care in a supportive environment that fosters a stable, healthy, and meaningful life for Veterans. The work environment is creative, fun, collaborative, and stimulating, encouraging career growth. The campus is located on Minnehaha Avenue with easy access to highways and public transportation, featuring a beautiful 53-acre wooded setting with nature trails and biking paths overlooking the Mississippi River.

Schedule

• Varies: Day shift (5:00 am – 1:30 pm) and Evening shift (10:30 am – 7:00 pm)
• Days off: Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
• Shift differential pay: $2.25 per hour for hours worked before 6:00 am or after 6:00 pm

Pay

Salary Range: $21.78 - $29.73 per hour ($45,477 - $62,076 annually)

New hire bonus: $2,500 for full-time positions represented by the AFSCME collective bargaining agreement (eligibility may apply).

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook food for a large number of people, adjusting recipes as needed.
• Follow standard recipes and prepare special medical diets.
• Apply knowledge of food values, nutrition, and health and safety principles in food preparation.
• Operate large-scale cooking equipment and methods.

Requirements

• Knowledge of large-scale cooking methods and equipment.
• Understanding of food values, nutrition, and health/safety principles in food preparation.
• Ability to follow instructions, read and comprehend written materials, and prepare special medical diets.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

To be considered, your resume must clearly describe your experience in the following areas:

• Experience with large-scale cooking methods and equipment sufficient to prepare and serve food for a large number of people.
• Knowledge of food values and nutrition to prepare items from standard recipes.
• Understanding of health and safety principles in food preparation operations.
• Ability to follow instructions and prepare special medical diets.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience cooking in a large long-term care facility.
• Experience with inventory and stocking.

Additional Requirements

• Successful completion of employment reference checks, including review of job performance documentation and contact with former employers.
• Pass a Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS) background check.
• Tuberculosis (Mantoux) screening or chest x-ray prior to employment.

Benefits

• Competitive wage with affordable and comprehensive insurance benefits.
• Retirement plan with employer contributions.
• Paid vacation, sick leave, and 12 paid holidays per year.
• Low-cost medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug plans.
• Fertility care (including IVF) and diabetes care.
• Dental and orthodontic care for adults and children.
• 6 weeks of paid leave for parents of newborn or newly adopted children.
• Employer-paid life insurance and short-term/long-term disability insurance.
• Tax-free expense accounts for health, dental, and dependent care.
• Resources for physical, emotional, social, and financial well-being.
• Training, classes, and professional development opportunities.
• Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligibility (for qualifying positions).
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for work/life support, including mental health, relationship challenges, grief, finances, and legal issues.
• Daily living/convenience services (e.g., chore services, home repair, child/elder care).

Benefits eligibility varies based on employment type, agency, funding availability, union agreements, location, and length of service.