Working Title: Dietary Associate
Job Class: Food Service Worker
Agency: Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs
Job ID : 88556
Location : Silver Bay
Telework Eligible : No
Full/Part Time : Part-Time
Regular/Temporary : Unlimited
Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers
Date Posted : 08/28/2025
Closing Date : 09/03/2025
Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Veterans Affairs Dept / Vets Home-Silver Bay-AFSCME
Division/Unit : Silver Bay Veterans Home / MVH-Silver Bay Indirect Care
Work Shift/Work Hours : Rotating Shifts: Day/Evening 7:30am-4:00pm/11:30am-8:00pm
Days of Work : Varies; weekends as assigned
Travel Required : No
Salary Range: $20.21 - $25.05 / hourly / PLUS $2.25/hour shift differential for all hours worked after 6:00pm and before 6:00am
Classified Status : Classified
Bargaining Unit/Union : 203 - Service/AFSCME
Work Area : Minnesota State Veterans Home - Silver Bay
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 Silver Bay!
You may be eligible for a new hire bonus of $2,500, if you are hired in a part-time position that is represented by the AFSCME collective bargaining agreement! Earn a competitive wage, have affordable and comprehensive insurance benefits, a retirement plan, paid time off and more!
This posting will be used to fill one (1) part-time Food Service Worker position at the Minnesota Veterans Home - Silver Bay.
This position is designated as part-time and will include at least 64 hours per two-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 position will perform routine tasks involved in food preparation, food service, dishwashing, and cleaning the food service area. Cooking is done on a level requiring no more than household experience and may extend to short order cooking in a snack bar. Prepares small quantities of food for special diets. Dishes up food, places dishes on carts, moves carts and serves food. Peels vegetables, makes toast and coffee, and performs simple cooking tasks. Serves portions on a cafeteria line. Waits on tables. Washes dishes and utensils. Sweeps, scrubs, and mops floors. Cleans walls, cupboards and furniture. Operates a dishwashing machine. Moves food between storerooms, kitchen and serving areas. Observes standard sanitation and safety standards.
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 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
Plan and prepare small meals on a household scale
Perform simple cleaning and food service tasks
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
This 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(s). When conducted, a finalist must pass the DHS background check.
A Tuberculosis (Mantoux) screening (or chest x-ray) is required prior to employment.
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).
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Minnesota 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 careers@state.mn.us . Please indicate what assistance is needed.
