Food Service Worker; FSW​/Part-time, Day Shift​/Weekends

Position: Food Service Worker (FSW) / Part-time, Day Shift / Weekends Only
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* Working Title:

Food Service Worker (FSW)*
* ** Job Class:
Food Service Worker*
* ** Agency:
Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs*
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** Job ** : 97719

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** Location** :
Minneapolis

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** Telework Eligible** :
No

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** Full/Part Time** :
Part-Time

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** Regular/Temporary** :
Unlimited

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** Who May Apply** :
Open to all qualified job seekers

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** Date Posted** : 10/15/2026

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** Closing Date** :10/21/2026

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** Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit** :
Minnesota Veterans Affairs Dept / Vets Home
- Minneapolis
- Insuff Work Time/Unrep

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** Division/Unit** :
Minneapolis Veterans Home / Mpls Food Service

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** Work Shift/Work Hours** :
Day Shift (6:00am-2:30pm)

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** Travel Required** :
No

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** Salary Range:**  $20.87- $25.88/ hourly

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** Classified Status** :
Classified

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** Bargaining Unit/Union** : 218 - Insufficient Work Time/Unrep

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** FLSA Status** :
Nonexempt

+ Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities ((Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./connect
700/) :
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.

** This position is designated as part-time and primarily day shift.

**** The work schedule will include at least 16 hours per 2-week pay period (*
* ** work every other weekend**  **) 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 Minnesota Veterans Home - 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 similar to short order cooking in a snack bar.

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* Responsibilities include:

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* + 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.

** _Please see a message from Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs Commissioner, Brad Lindsay. Select_
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** _The Minnesota Veterans Home in Minneapolis provides skilled nursing care in a supportive environment that fosters a stable, healthy, and meaningful life for Veterans. We offer a creative, fun, collaborative, and stimulating work environment that encourages career growth._*
* ** _The Minneapolis Home is located on Minnehaha Avenue, which has connecting highways and public transportation options for an easy commute. The beautiful 53-acre wooded campus includes mature oaks and pines, nature trails and biking paths overlooking the Mississippi River._*
* ** Minimum Qualifications*
* To facilitate proper crediting, 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. Only applicants whose resumes clearly demonstrate fulfillment of each of these minimum qualifications will be considered for this position.

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.

+ Perform simple cleaning and food service tasks.

+ Follow instructions.

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+ Must be at least 18 years of age.

** Preferred Qualifications*
* + 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).

** Additional Requirements*
* This position also requires successful completion of the following:

+ Employee reference checks will be conducted on all finalists. This may include a review of documentation related to job…