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Food Service Worker / Part-time, Day Shift

State of Minnesota • Bemidji, MN • 4d ago

Working Title: Food Service Worker

Job Class: Food Service Worker

Agency: Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs

Job ID : 97713

Location : Bemidji

Telework Eligible : No

Full/Part Time : Part-Time

Regular/Temporary : Unlimited

Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers

Date Posted : 10/14/2026

Closing Date : 10/27/2026

Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Veterans Affairs Dept / Vets Home-Bemidji-AFSCME

Division/Unit : Bemidji Veterans Home / Food & Nutrition Services

Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift / 6:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.

Days of Work : Varies, including weekend rotation

Travel Required : No

Salary Range: $20.87 - $25.88 / hourly

Classified Status : Classified

Bargaining Unit/Union : 203 - Service/AFSCME

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 (MVH) in Bemidji! You may be eligible for a new hire bonus of $2,500! Earn a competitive wage, have affordable and comprehensive insurance benefits, a retirement plan, paid time off, and more!

As a Food Service Worker for the MVH-Bemidji, 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.

One part-time, day shift position will be filled by consideration of applicants to this posting. The work schedule will include at least 64 hours per 2-week pay period and may include additional work hours, based on business needs. The position is initially eligible for a full employer contribution towards health and dental insurance benefits.

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

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.

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