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Cook / Chef - Intermittent position

State of Minnesota • Fergus Falls, MN • 5d ago

Working Title: Chef

Job Class: Cook

Agency: Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs

Job ID : 96208

Location : Fergus Falls

Telework Eligible : No

Full/Part Time : Intermittent

Regular/Temporary : Unlimited

Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers

Date Posted : 08/11/2026

Closing Date : 08/21/2026

Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Veterans Affairs Dept / Vets Home-Fergus Falls

Division/Unit : Fergus Falls Veterans Home / Food & Nutrition Services

Work Shift/Work Hours : Varies

Days of Work : Varies

Travel Required : No

Salary Range: $21.78 - $29.73 / hourly PLUS $2.25/hour shift differential for all hours worked after 6:00pm and before 6:00am.

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.

Current State of Minnesota employees will not be considered for concurrent appointments at this time due to overtime considerations and the irregular work schedule requirements of this position.

This announcement will be used to fill one (1) intermittent vacancy at the Minnesota Veterans Home-Fergus Falls. An intermittent employee works an irregular and uncertain schedule as the needs of the facility require. Intermittent employees must be available to work all shifts and some weekends. Shifts may be: day or evening shift. The day shift is 6:00am-2:30pm and the evening shift is 11:00am-7:30pm. The position is not initially eligible for health and dental insurance benefits.

To prepare food of high quality and maintain standards of hygiene, safety, and sanitation for residents, staff, volunteers and guests of the Minnesota Veterans Home-Fergus Falls.

Please see a message from Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs Commissioner, Brad Lindsay. Select Link (https://youtu.be/uLsQU1FT0hs)

Minimum Qualifications

Knowledge of:

Large-scale cooking methods and equipment sufficient to prepare and serve food for a large number of people and adjust recipes to accommodate different numbers of people

Food values and nutrition sufficient to prepare items from standard recipes

Health and safety principles involved in food preparation operations sufficient to prepare and serve safe and healthy meals

Ability to:

Follow instructions and read and comprehend written instructions

Prepare special medical diets

Complete and maintain ServSafe Certification during probationary period

Preferred Qualifications

Experience cooking in a large healthcare facility such as long term care or senior care facility

Experience with inventory and stocking

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(s). 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.

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