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Food Service Worker / Part-Time, Evening Shift

Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs (MDVA) · Preston, MN · Today
Management$20.87–$25.88/hrPart-time

Minnesota Veterans Home (MVH)-Preston is seeking to fill two identical, part-time, evening shift Food Service Worker positions. This role performs routine food service tasks while following established policies and procedures.

About the role

As a Food Service Worker, you will prepare and serve meals to residents, perform short-order cooking, wash dishes, and maintain clean food service areas. The position is part-time, primarily on the evening shift, with a schedule of at least 16 hours per 2-week pay period. Additional hours may be assigned based on business needs. This position is not initially eligible for employer contribution towards health and dental benefits.

Responsibilities

  • Prepare food on a large scale and on a household scale
  • Perform simple cooking tasks
  • Serve meals to residents
  • Wash dishes and clean food service areas
  • Read diet cards and follow instructions
  • Adhere to food service policies and procedures

Requirements

  • Knowledge of materials and methods used in preparing food
  • Ability to care for and use cooking utensils and equipment
  • Understanding of food values and nutrition
  • Ability to perform cleaning and food service tasks

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
  • Ability to plan and prepare 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 may be conducted on the top finalist(s).
  • 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 job performance documentation and contact with former employer(s).

Pay

$20.87 - $25.88 per hour, plus a $2.25/hour shift differential for all hours worked after 6:00 p.m. and before 6:00 a.m.

Schedule

  • Evening shift: 3:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
  • Days of work vary, including weekends as assigned

Benefits

As an employee, you may have access to the following benefits (eligibility varies based on employment type, agency, funding, union agreements, location, and length of service):

  • 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 providing income after retirement (after at least three 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 (for qualifying positions)
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for work/life support, including mental health, relationship challenges, grief and loss, finances, and legal issues
  • Daily Living/Convenience Services, such as chore services, home repair, trip planning, and child/elder care

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