Food Service Worker / Part-Time, Day Shift

About the role

The Food Service Worker for the Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs (MDVA) at the Bemidji Veterans Home (MVH-Bemidji) is responsible for performing routine food service tasks including food preparation, short order cooking, serving meals to residents, dishwashing, and cleaning food service areas. This position is part-time and operates primarily during the day shift.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve meals to residents according to established policies and procedures.
• Perform cleaning and food service tasks in accordance with sanitation standards.
• Follow dietary instructions provided on diet cards.
• Use cooking utensils and equipment safely and efficiently.
• Prep and plate small meals on a household scale.
• Plan and prepare small meals on a household scale.

Requirements

• Knowledge of materials and methods used in preparing food.
• Care and use of cooking utensils and equipment.
• Food values and nutrition knowledge.
• Ability to perform simple cooking on a large scale.
• Plan and prepare small meals on a household scale.
• Perform cleaning and food service tasks.
• 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.
• A Tuberculosis (Mantoux) screening (or chest x-ray) is required prior to employment.
• Employment reference checks will be conducted on finalists.

Pay

The starting wage range for this position is $20.87 - $25.88 per hour.

Schedule

This position is designated as part-time and primarily operates during the day shift, with a minimum of 32 hours per 2-week pay period and may include additional work hours based on business needs.

Benefits

The Food Service Worker for the MVH-Bemidji may be eligible for a variety of benefits including:

• Paid vacation and sick leave.
• 12 paid holidays each year.
• Low-cost medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug plans.
• Fertility care, including IVF.
• 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We strongly encourage applications from underrepresented groups and welcome candidates with disabilities, women, members of the LGBTQIA2S+ community, and veterans.