Food Service Worker​/Part-time, Day Shift

Food Service Worker / Part-time, Day 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 : 97713
• Location
  :
  Bemidji
• 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
• 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

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 64hours 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 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

• 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 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…