Food Service Worker (FSW) - Part-time/Weekend Shift

Join a team with a national reputation for excellence! Our mission is to serve Minnesota Veterans and their families. We do this by delivering quality health care, helping to secure benefits, and providing programs and services in higher education, claims, burials, outreach and Veterans’ preference. At the Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs (MDVA), we not only consider it our duty to provide the highest level of care to those who answered our nation's call, we believe it is an honor.

MDVA recognizes that a culturally competent workforce is critical to meet the needs of all Minnesotans. MDVA is committed to embedding diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility at our workplace to support employees as they grow in their careers with the State of Minnesota.

Job Details

Working Title: Food Service Worker (FSW) - Part-time/Weekend Shift
Job Class: Food Service Worker
Agency: Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs

• Job ID: 79858
• Location: Minneapolis
• Telework Eligible: No
• Full/Part Time: Part-Time
• Regular/Temporary: Unlimited
• Who May Apply: Open to all qualified job seekers
• Date Posted: 09/03/2024
• Closing Date: 09/16/2024
• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit: Minnesota Veterans Affairs Dept / Vets Home - Minneapolis - Insuff Work Time/Unrep
• Division/Unit: Minneapolis Veterans Home / Mpls Food Service
• Work Shift/Work Hours: Evening Shift (11:15am-7:45pm) / Day Shift (6:00am-2:30pm)
• Days of Work: Saturday & Sunday (every other weekend)
• Travel Required: No
• Salary Range: $20.21 - $25.05 / hourly
• Classified Status: Classified
• Bargaining Unit/Union: 218 - Insufficient Work Time/Unrep
• FLSA Status: Nonexempt
• Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities : 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.

Job Summary

This announcement will be used to fill multiple part-time weekend Food Service Worker vacancies at the Minnesota Veterans Home (MVH) - Minneapolis. The work schedule will include at least 16 hours per 2-week pay period and may include additional work hours, based on business needs. The position is not eligible for employer contribution towards health and dental insurance benefits.

As a Food Service worker for the MVH-Minneapolis, you will perform routine tasks involved in food preparation, food service, dishwashing, and cleaning the food service area. Work involves following instructions and established procedures. Cooking is done on a level requiring no more than household experience and may extend to short order cooking in a snack bar.

Responsibilities include:

• Prepare small quantities of food for special diets.
• Dish up food, place dishes on carts, move carts, and serve food.
• Peel vegetables, make toast and coffee, and perform simple cooking tasks.
• Serve portions on a cafeteria line; wait on tables; and wash dishes and utensils.
• Sweep, scrub, and mop floors.
• Clean walls, cupboards, and furniture.
• Operate a dishwashing machine.
• Move food between storerooms, kitchen and serving areas.
• Observe standard sanitation and safety standard.