Food Service Worker​/Part-time, Day Shift

• Job
• Location:
  
  Bemidji
• Telework Eligible:
  No
• Full/Part Time:
  Part-Time
• Regular/Temporary:
  Unlimited
• Who May Apply:
  Open to all qualified job seekers
• Date Posted: 10/06/2026
• Closing Date: 10/19/2026
• 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:
  Yes

Working Title:

Food Service Worker

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.

Two identical part‑time, day shift positions will be filled by consideration of applicants to this posting. 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.

The work schedule will include at least 32 hours per 2‑week pay period and may include additional work hours, based on business needs. The positions are not initially eligible for health and dental insurance benefits.

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.

• Materials and methods used in preparing food
• Care and use of cooking utensils and equipment
• Food values and nutrition

• 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

• Food service-related experience specifically with prepping, plating, and serving food
• Knowledge of basic sanitation standards
• Serv Safe Food Certificate
• Knowledge of International Dysphagia Diet Standardization Initiative (IDDSI)

• A Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS) background check may be conducted on the top finalists 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).

If you have questions about this position, contact Peter Paquette uette.us or .

To receive consideration as a Connect 700 Program applicant, apply online, email the Job #, the Working Title and your valid Proof of Eligibility Certificate by the closing date to Peter Paquette uette.us.

Per M.S. 43A.111, MDVA will give priority consideration to certain qualified disabled Veterans. To be considered, you must be included on a US armed forces permanent disability list with a disability rating of at least 30% or been rated by the US Department of Veterans…