Food Service Worker​/Part-Time, Day Shift

Position: Food Service Worker / Part-Time, Day Shift
Location: Preston

Job Class:
Food Service Worker

• Job
• Location:
  
  Preston
• Full/Part Time:
  Part-Time
• Regular/Temporary:
  Unlimited
• Who May Apply:
  Open to all qualified job seekers
• Date Posted: 09/17/2026
• Closing Date: 09/25/2026
• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit:
  Veterans Affairs Dept / Vets Home-Preston
• Work Shift/
  
  Work Hours:
  
  Day Shift / 6:00 a.m.
  
  - 2:30 p.m.
• Days of Work:
  Varies, including weekends as assigned
• 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 Job Class:
Food Service Worker

• Job
• Location:
  
  Preston
• Telework Eligible:
  No
• Full/Part Time:
  Part-Time
• Regular/Temporary:
  Unlimited
• Who May Apply:
  Open to all qualified job seekers
• Date Posted: 09/17/2026
• Closing Date: 09/25/2026
• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit:
  Veterans Affairs Dept / Vets Home-Preston
• Division/Unit:
  Preston Veterans Home / Food & Nutrition Services
• Work Shift/
  
  Work Hours:
  
  Day Shift / 6:00 a.m.
  
  - 2:30 p.m.
• Days of Work:
  Varies, including weekends as assigned
• 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

Agency:
Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs

This job posting was previously posted. If you have already applied, you do not need to reapply unless you wish to add information to your application/resume.

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 Preston!

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!

The Minnesota Veterans Home (MVH)-Preston is seeking to fill two identical, part-time, day 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 day shift. The work schedule will include at least 32 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.

Minimum Qualifications

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

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

• 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).

Contact

If you have questions about this position, contact Alexis Schwartz wartz.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 Alexis Schwartz wartz.us.

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