Working Title : Food Service Worker (FSW)Job Class: Food Service WorkerAgency: Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs
Who May Apply: Open to all qualified job seekers
Date Posted: 03/15/2024
Closing Date: 03/21/2024
Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit: Minnesota Veterans Home - Hastings Domiciliary - AFSCME
Division/Unit: Minnesota Veterans Home - Hastings Dietary
Work Shift/Work Hours: Rotating shifts: 5:00am-1:30pm, 6:00am-2:30pm, 9:00am-5:30pm, 10:00am-6:30pm
Days of Work: Varied days of the week including weekends and holiday
Travel Required : No
Salary Range: $18.11 - $23.97 / hourly; $37,813 - $50,049 / annually
Classified Status: Classified
Bargaining Unit/Union: 203 - Service / AFSCME
Work Area : Dietary - Minnesota Veterans Home - Hastings
FLSA Status : Nonexempt
Telework Eligible: No
Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) : Yes
Make a difference in the lives of Minnesotans.The work you’ll do is more than just a job. Join the talented, engaged and inclusive workforce dedicated to creating a better Minnesota.It pays to consider a rewarding career with the Minnesota Veterans Home in Hastings! You may be eligible for a new hire bonus of $2,500!Earn a competitive wage, have affordable and comprehensive insurance benefits, a retirement plan, paid time off, free parking and more!An employee in this position serves prepared foods to residents, staff and guests of the Minnesota Veterans Home - Hastings Domiciliary. In addition, the incumbent will prepare salads, nourishments and carry-out lunches, sets up for special functions, and maintains a clean, safe and sanitary work environment.The Minnesota Veterans Home in Hastings is a Domiciliary (DOM) which is an independent living community for Veterans. It provides a supportive environment that fosters a stable, healthy, and meaningful life for Veterans. Our rewarding program helps Veterans with their clinical, mental, chemical, and physical needs, and has the capacity to serve 195 Veterans between the Hastings and Minneapolis campuses. We offer a creative, fun, collaborative, and stimulating work environment that encourages professional growth.The Hastings DOM is located in the southeast metro with connecting highways for an easy commute. The beautiful 128-acre wooded campus includes mature oaks and pines, nature trails and biking paths overlooking the Vermillion River.To facilitate proper crediting, please ensure that your resume/application clearly describes your experience in the areas listed below and indicates the beginning and ending month and year for each job held. Only applicants whose resumes clearly demonstrate fulfillment of each of these minimum qualifications will be considered for this position.Minimum QualificationsKnowledge of:
Materials and methods used in preparing food.
Care and use of cooking utensils and equipment.
Food values and nutrition
Ability to:
Perform simple cooking on a large scale.
Plan and prepare small meals on a household scale.
Perform cleaning and food service tasks.
Follow instructions.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience prepping, plating and serving food.
Knowledge of basic sanitation standards
Additional RequirementsThis position requires successful completion of the following:
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 all finalists. This may include a review of documentation related to job performance and contact with the applicant's former employer(s).
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYERMinnesota State Colleges and Universities is an Equal Opportunity employer/educator committed to the principles of diversity. We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or membership in a local commission as defined by law. As an affirmative action employer, we actively seek and encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status.Reasonable accommodations will be made to all qualified applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance or cannot access the online job application system, please contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email [email protected] . Please indicate what assistance is needed.