Food Service Worker- Permanent Part-Time

Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs; Hastings (MN); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job description

Food Service Worker - Permanent Part-Time

• Part-time

The Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs (MDVA) is a cabinet level state agency dedicated to serving Veterans and their families by assisting them in securing state and federal benefits. MDVA has two major divisions each headed by a Deputy Commissioner who reports to the MDVA Commissioner.

The Veteran’s Healthcare Division operates five (5) Veterans Homes located throughout the State and is responsible to provide quality care services for Veterans and qualified spouses. The Homes offer a wide continuum of care, including domiciliary, skilled nursing, rehabilitation, dementia/Alzheimer, and an Adult Day Care program. Each Home is managed by a licensed Nursing Home Administrator.

This position is located at the Minnesota Veterans Home in Hastings. This is a permanent, part-time position anticipated to work approximately 20 hours per week, with a rotating schedule between the hours of 5:00 am and 6:30 pm with varied days of the week, including weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities include serving prepared foods to residents, personnel, and guests of the Minnesota Veterans Home – Hastings, preparing salads, nourishments, and carrying out lunches; setting up for special functions; and maintaining a clean, safe, sanitary work environment.

Minimum Qualifications:

• 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
• Ability to plan and prepare small meals on a household scale
• Ability to perform simple cleaning and food service tasks
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience prepping, plating, and serving food
• Knowledge of basic sanitation standards
• Experience working with vulnerable adults and maintaining confidentiality

Physical Requirements:

Perform a variety of movements throughout the day such as walking, standing, sitting, bending, twisting, stooping, carrying, reaching, grasping, pushing, and pulling.

Additional Requirements:

• A Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS) background check will be conducted on all finalists for this position. Finalists 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).

Why Work For Us:

GREAT BENEFITS PACKAGE! The State of Minnesota offers a comprehensive benefits package including low cost medical and dental insurance, employer paid life insurance, short and long term disability, pre-tax flexible spending accounts, retirement plan, tax-deferred compensation, generous vacation and sick leave, and 11 paid holidays each year.

The Minnesota Veterans Home - Hastings is a tranquil, cozy community about 25 minutes from the Minneapolis/Saint Paul twin cities. The beautiful, 128-acre wooded campus includes mature oaks and pines, nature trails, and biking paths overlooking the Vermillion River. Hastings is a 179-bed domiciliary facility which focuses on high quality service to our Veterans in the areas of rehabilitation and reintegration into the community.

Important: Must apply online at the State of MN, Job ID 15382 to be considered for this position. Apply online by August 8, 2017 at the State of Minnesota Careers website.

http://www.mn.gov/mmb/careers