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Food Service Worker / Part-time, Evening Shift

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

Location: Bemidji, MN

Part-time, unlimited position with evening shift hours (3:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.). Schedule varies, including weekend rotation. Two identical positions available.

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. The work schedule includes at least 40 hours per 2-week pay period and may include additional work hours based on business needs. Positions are initially eligible for a partial employer contribution towards health and dental insurance benefits.

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

Responsibilities

  • Prepare food on a large scale and on a household scale
  • Perform simple cooking tasks
  • Serve meals to residents
  • Read diet cards and follow instructions
  • Clean food service areas and equipment
  • Follow food service policies and procedures

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications

Ensure your resume/application clearly describes your experience in the following areas and indicates 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
  • Understanding 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, 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 weekend rotation
  • At least 40 hours per 2-week pay period, with potential for additional hours based on business needs

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.

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