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Food Service Worker / Part-time, Day Shift

Minnesota Direct Care and Treatment · Bemidji, MN · 1 mo ago
Management$20.87–$25.88/hrPart-time

Location: Bemidji, MN

Part-time, unlimited position with a work schedule of 6:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m., including weekend rotation. Hours may vary based on business needs, with a minimum of 64 hours per 2-week pay period.

About the Role

As a Food Service Worker for the Minnesota Veterans Home (MVH) in Bemidji, you will perform routine food service tasks including food preparation, short order cooking, serving meals to residents, dishwashing, and cleaning food service areas while following established food service policies and procedures. This role plays a critical part in improving the well-being and quality of life for veterans.

New hires may be eligible for a $2,500 hiring bonus.

Responsibilities

  • Prepare food on a large scale and plan/prepare small meals on a household scale
  • Perform simple cooking tasks and follow diet cards/instructions
  • Serve meals to residents and maintain cleanliness in food service areas
  • Use and care for cooking utensils and equipment
  • Adhere to food values, nutrition standards, and sanitation guidelines

Requirements

  • Knowledge of materials and methods used in preparing food
  • Ability to perform cleaning and food service tasks
  • Ability to read diet cards and follow instructions

Qualifications

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:

  • Experience with food preparation and cooking on a large scale
  • Experience planning and preparing small meals

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 will be conducted on the top finalist(s). Finalists must pass this check.
  • A Tuberculosis (Mantoux) screening or chest x-ray is required prior to employment.
  • Employment reference checks will be conducted on finalists, including documentation review and contact with former employers.

Pay

$20.87 - $25.88 per hour

Benefits

  • Affordable and comprehensive health, dental, vision, and prescription drug insurance plans
  • Fertility care, including IVF, and diabetes care
  • Dental and orthodontic care for adults and children
  • 12 paid holidays per year
  • Paid vacation and sick leave
  • 6 weeks of paid leave for parents of newborn or newly adopted children
  • Pension plan providing retirement income (after 3 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 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 such as chore services, home repair, trip planning, and child/elder care

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

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