Food Service Worker / Part-Time, Day Shift
About the role
The work you'll do is more than just a job. At the State of Minnesota, employees play a critical role in developing policies, providing essential services, and working to improve the well-being and quality of life for all Minnesotans. The State is committed to equity and inclusion, investing in employees through benefits, support resources, and training and development opportunities. Consider a rewarding career with the Minnesota Veterans Home in Preston, where you may be eligible for a new hire bonus of $2,500. The Minnesota Veterans Home (MVH)-Preston is seeking to fill two identical, part‑time, day‑shift Food Service Workers. This position is part‑time and primarily day shift, with a schedule of at least 32 hours per 2‑week pay period (additional hours possible based on business needs). Initially, the role is not eligible for employer contribution toward health and dental benefits.
Responsibilities
- Perform routine food service tasks including food preparation
- Short order cooking
- Serving meals to residents
- Dishwashing
- Cleaning food service areas
- Follow established food service policies and procedures
Requirements
- Knowledge of materials and methods used in preparing food
- Knowledge of care and use of cooking utensils and equipment
- Knowledge of food values and nutrition
- Ability to perform simple cooking on a large scale
- Ability to plan and prepare small meals on a household scale
- Ability to perform cleaning and food service tasks
- Ability to read diet cards and follow instructions
Qualifications
- Food service‑related experience specifically with prepping, plating, and serving food
- Knowledge of basic sanitation standards
- ServSafe Food Certificate
- Knowledge of International Dysphagia Diet Standardization Initiative (IDDSI)
Benefits
- Paid vacation and sick leave