Cook ​/ Part-Time, Rotating Day & Evening Shifts

Cook

Job Class:
Cook

Agency:
Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs

Job

Location:

Silver Bay

Telework Eligible:
No

Full/Part Time:
Part-Time

Regular/Temporary:
Unlimited

Who May Apply:
Open to all qualified job seekers

Closing Date: 08/20/2026

Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit:
Veterans Affairs Dept / Vets Home-Silver Bay-AFSCME

Division/Unit:
Silver Bay Veterans Home / MVH-Silver Bay Indirect Care

Work Shift/

Work Hours:

Rotating

Shifts:

Day / Evening: 6:30am-3:00pm / 11:30am-8:00pm

Days of Work:
Varies; weekends as assigned

Travel Required:

No

Salary Range: $21.78 - $29.73 / hourly / PLUS $2.25 per hour shift differential for all hours worked between 6:00pm and 6:00am

Classified Status:
Classified

Bargaining Unit/Union: 203 - Service/AFSCME

Work Area:
Minnesota State Veterans Home - Silver Bay

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.

It pays to consider a rewarding career with the Minnesota Veterans Home in Silver Bay!

You may be eligible for a new hire bonus of $2,500, if you are hired in a part-time position that is represented by the AFSCME collective bargaining agreement! Earn a competitive wage, have affordable and comprehensive insurance benefits, a retirement plan, paid time off and more!

The Minnesota Veterans Home (MVH)-Silver Bay is seeking to fill a part-time, rotating day/evening cook. Day shift is: 6:30am-3:00pm, and the evening shift is: 11:30am-8:00pm.

The work schedule will include at least 64 hours per 2-week pay period and may include additional work hours, based on business needs. The position is initially eligible for full employer contribution towards health and dental insurance benefits.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Cooking and food preparation
• Washing and cleaning work area, utensils, and equipment
• Preparing items from menu according to standard recipes
• Preparing special diets, substituting for menu items when required
• Receive and store inventory
• Administer proper storage of food and supplies to ensure sanitary and safe conditions
• Follow established food handling, food holding, and food storage procedures and provide direction to Food Service Workers as necessary

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.

Minimum Qualifications

• Knowledge of large-scale cooking methods and equipment sufficient to prepare and serve food for a large number of people and adjust recipes to accommodate different numbers of people
• Food values and nutrition sufficient to prepare items from standard recipes
• Health and safety principles involved in food preparation operations sufficient to prepare and serve safe and healthy meals

Ability to:

• Follow instructions and read and comprehend written instructions
• Prepare special medical diets
• Complete and maintain Serv Safe Certification during probationary period

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience cooking in a large healthcare facility such as long-term care or senior care facility
• Experience with inventory and stocking
• Knowledge of International Dysphagia Diet Standardization Initiative (IDDSI)

Additional Requirements

• A Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS) background check may be conducted on the top finalist(s) for the position(s). 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).

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Minnesota State Colleges and Universities is an Equal Opportunity employer/educator committed to the principles of diversity. We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or membership in a local commission as defined by law.

As an affirmative action employer, we actively seek and encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status.

Reasonable accommodations will be made to all qualified applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability who…