Food Service Worker ​/ Part-Time, Evening Shift

Food Service Worker / Part-Time, Evening 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.

Working Title:
Food Service Worker
Job Class:
Food Service Worker
Agency:
Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs

• Job : 95998
• Location
  :
  Preston
• Full/Part Time
  :
  Part-Time
• Regular/Temporary
  :
  Unlimited
• Who May Apply
  :
  Open to all qualified job seekers
• Date Posted
  : 08/01/2026
• Closing Date
  : 08/14/2026
• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit
  :
  Veterans Affairs Dept / Vets Home-Preston
• Work Shift/Work Hours
  :
  Evening Shift / 3:30 p.m.
  
  - 7:30 p.m.
• Days of Work
  :
  Varies, including weekends as assigned
• Travel Required
  :
  No
• Salary Range: $20.87 - $25.88 / hourly PLUS $2.25/hour shift differential for all hours worked after 6:00pm and before 6:00am
• Classified Status
  :
  Classified
• Bargaining Unit/Union
  : 218 - Insufficient Work Time/Unrep

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.

The Minnesota Veterans Home (MVH)-Preston is seeking to fill two identical, part-time, evening shift Food Service Workers by consideration of applicants to this posting.

As a Food Service Worker, 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.

This position is designated as part-time and primarily evening shift.
The work schedule will include at least 16 hours per 2-week pay period and may include additional work hours based on business needs. This position is not initially eligible for employer contribution towards health and dental 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 of documentation related to job performance and contact with the applicant's former employer(s).

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• A sense of purpose in their work
• Connection with their coworkers and communities
• Opportunities for personal and professional growth

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