Food Service Worker / Part-Time, Day Shift

Location: Preston, MN

Part-time, unlimited position with a work schedule of at least 32 hours per 2-week pay period. Day shift (6:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.), including weekends as assigned. This position is not initially eligible for employer contribution towards health and dental benefits.

About the role

The Minnesota Veterans Home (MVH)-Preston is seeking to fill two identical, part-time Food Service Workers. As a Food Service Worker, you will perform routine food service tasks including food preparation, short order cooking, serving meals to residents, dishwashing, and cleaning the food service areas while following established food service policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food using materials and methods for large-scale cooking
• Plan and prepare small meals on a household scale
• Perform simple cooking on a large scale
• Perform cleaning and food service tasks
• Read diet cards and follow instructions
• Serve meals to residents

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications

Ensure your resume/application clearly describes your experience in the following areas, including the beginning and ending month and year for each job held.

• 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

Preferred 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)

Additional Requirements

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

Pay

Salary range: $20.87 - $25.88 per hour

Benefits

As an employee, you'll have access to one of the most affordable health insurance plans in Minnesota, along with other benefits to help you and your family be well. Benefits may include:

• 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 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
• Resources that provide support and promote physical, emotional, social, and financial well-being
• Support to help you reach your career goals: Training, classes, and professional development
• Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (some positions may qualify)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for work/life support, including mental health, relationship challenges, grief and loss, finances, and legal issues
• Daily Living/Convenience Services: Chore services, home repair, trip planning, child/elder care

Programs, resources, and 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.