Working Title: Food Service Worker (FSW) - Full-time, EveningJob Class: Food Service WorkerAgency: Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs
Job ID : 81681
Location : Minneapolis
Telework Eligible : No
Full/Part Time : Full-Time
Regular/Temporary : Unlimited
Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers
Date Posted : 11/09/2024
Closing Date : 11/18/2024
Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Minnesota Veterans Affairs Dept / Vets Home - Minneapolis - AFSCME
Division/Unit : Minneapolis Veterans Home / Mpls Food Service
Work Shift/Work Hours : Evening Shift (11:15am-7:45pm)
Days OFF : Week 1: Tuesday & Wednesday / Week 2: Saturday & Sunday
Travel Required : No
Salary Range: $20.21 - $25.05 / hourly; $42,198 - $52,304 / annually
Classified Status : Classified
Bargaining Unit/Union : 203 - Service/AFSCME
Work Area : Dietary
FLSA Status : Nonexempt
Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) : Yes
The work you'll do is more than just a job.At the State of Minnesota, employees play a critical role in developing policies, providing essential services, and working to improve the well-being and quality of life for all Minnesotans. The State of Minnesota is committed to equity and inclusion, and invests in employees by providing benefits, support resources, and training and development opportunities.It pays to consider a rewarding career with the Minnesota Veterans Home in Minneapolis! You may be eligible for a new hire bonus of $2,500!Earn a competitive wage, have affordable and comprehensive insurance benefits (if eligible), a retirement plan, paid time off, free parking and more!This announcement will be used to fill a full-time, evening Food Service Worker vacancies at the Minnesota Veterans Home (MVH) - Minneapolis. The work schedule will include at least 80 hours per 2-week pay period and may include additional work hours, based on business needs. The position is initially eligible for full employer contribution towards health and dental insurance benefits. This is an evening position, work hours are 11:15 am-7:45 pm.As a Food Service worker for the MVH-Minneapolis, you will perform routine tasks involved in food preparation, food service, dishwashing, and cleaning the food service area. Work involves following instructions and established procedures. Cooking is done on a level requiring no more than household experience and may extend to short order cooking in a snack bar.Responsibilities include:
Prepare small quantities of food for special diets.
Dish up food, place dishes on carts, move carts, and serve food.
Peel vegetables, make toast and coffee, and perform simple cooking tasks.
Serve portions on a cafeteria line; wait on tables; and wash dishes and utensils.
Sweep, scrub, and mop floors.
Clean walls, cupboards, and furniture.
Operate a dishwashing machine.
Move food between storerooms, kitchen and serving areas.
Observe standard sanitation and safety standards.
The Minnesota Veterans Home in Minneapolis provides skilled nursing care in a supportive environment that fosters a stable, healthy, and meaningful life for Veterans. We offer a creative, fun, collaborative, and stimulating work environment that encourages career growth.The Minneapolis Home is located on Minnehaha Avenue, which has connecting highways and public transportation options for an easy commute. The beautiful 53-acre wooded campus includes mature oaks and pines, nature trails and biking paths overlooking the Mississippi River.Minimum QualificationsTo 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.Knowledge 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 simple cleaning and food service tasks.
Follow instructions.
And
Must be at least 18 years of age.
Additional RequirementsThis position also requires successful completion of the following:
Employee reference checks will be conducted on all finalists. This may include a review of documentation related to job performance. It also includes contact with the applicant's former employer(s).
Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS) background check may be conducted on the top finalist(s) for the position(s). When conducted, a finalist must pass the DHS background check.
A Tuberculosis (Mantoux) screening (or chest x-ray) is required prior to employment.
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.