Working Title: Food Service Worker
Job Class: Food Service Worker
Agency: Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs
Job ID : 91098
Location : Montevideo
Telework Eligible : No
Full/Part Time : Part-Time
Regular/Temporary : Unlimited
Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers
Date Posted : 12/31/2025
Closing Date : 01/13/2026
Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Veterans Affairs Dept / Vets Home-Montevideo
Division/Unit : Montevideo Veterans Home / Food & Nutrition Services
Work Shift/Work Hours : Evening Shift / 3:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Days of Work : Varies, including weekends as assigned
Travel Required : No
Salary Range: $20.51 - $25.43 / hourly PLUS $2.25/hour shift differential for hours worked after 6:00 p.m. and before 6:00 a.m.
Classified Status : Classified
Bargaining Unit/Union : 218 - Insufficient Work Time/Unrep
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.
As a Food Service Worker for the Minnesota Veterans Home-Montevideo, you will perform routine food service tasks including food preparation, short order cooking, serving meals to residents, dishwashing and cleaning the food service areas while following established food service policies and procedures.
This position is designated as part-time and primarily evening shift. The work schedule will include at least 16 hours per 2-week pay period and may include additional work hours, based on business needs. This position is not initially eligible for insurance benefits.
Minimum Qualifications
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.
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 cleaning and food service tasks
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. This may include a review of documentation related to job performance and 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.
