Food Service Worker - Dietary Aide

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: Dietary Aide
Job Class: Food Service Worker
Agency: Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs

• Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities: Yes
• Closing Date: 08/11/2023
• Salary Range: $17.17 - $22.72 / hourly
• Days of Work: Vary
• Bargaining Unit/Union: 203-AFSCME/Service
• Work Shift/Work Hours: Rotating Shift/4:00 PM - 7:30 PM; 11:00 AM - 7:30 PM
• Telework Eligible: No
• Classified Status: Classified
• Date Posted: 08/04/2023
• Division/Unit: Dietary Services
• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit: Minnesota Veterans Home-Luverne
• Travel Required: No
• Work Area: Dietary Services / Minnesota Veterans Home-Luverne
• Who May Apply: Open only to all qualified job seekers
• FLSA Status: Nonexempt

Make a difference in the lives of Minnesotans

The work you’ll do is more than just a job. Join the talented, engaged and inclusive workforce dedicated to creating a better Minnesota.

It pays to consider a rewarding career with the Minnesota Veterans Home in Luverne! You may be eligible for a new hire bonus of $2,500! Earn a competitive wage, a retirement plan, paid time off, and more!

Perform dietetic service tasks, in accordance with established policies and procedures, to assure that quality food service is provided.

This position is designated as part-time and primarily evening shift. The work schedule will include at least 30 hours per 2-week pay period and may include additional hours based on business needs. The shifts will be a combination of 8 hour shifts (11:00 am - 7:30 pm) and short shifts (4:00 pm - 7:30 pm). This position is not initially eligible for health care 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:

• Care and use of cooking utensils and equipment
• Materials and methods used in preparing food

Ability to:

• Perform simple cleaning and food service tasks
• Plan and prepare small meals on a household scale
• Follow instructions
• Perform simple cooking on a large scale

Additional Requirements

This position also requires successful completion of the following:

• 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).
• A Tuberculosis (Mantoux) screening (or chest x-ray) is required prior to employment.
• A Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS) background check will be conducted on finalists for this position. Finalists must pass the DHS background check.

How to Apply

Select “Apply for Job” at the top of this page. If you have questions about applying for jobs, contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email [email protected] . For additional information about the application process, go to http://www.mn.gov/careers .

If you have questions about the position, contact Sandra Kelm at [email protected] or 507-920-0000

To receive consideration as a Connect 700 Program applicant, apply online, email the Job ID#, the Working Title and your valid Proof of Eligibility Certificate by the closing date to Sandra Kelm at [email protected] .

Per M.S. 43A.111, MDVA will give priority consideration to certain qualified disabled Veterans. To be considered, you must be included on a US armed forces permanent disability list with a disability rating of at least 30% or been rated by the US Department of Veterans Affairs as having a compensable service-connected disability of at least 30%. Official written documentation of this disability dated no more than one-year preceding the date of application must be submitted. Please email the documentation, your DD214, and the job posting ID number to Sandra Kelm at [email protected] no later than the job posting closing date.

Why Work for Us

Diverse Workforce

We are committed to continually developing a workforce that reflects the diversity of our state and the populations we serve. The varied experiences and perspectives of employees strengthen the work we do together and our ability to best serve the people of Minnesota.

A recent engagement survey of State of Minnesota employees found:

• 91% of employees feel trusted to do their jobs
• 95% of employees understand how their work helps achieve their agency’s mission
• 88% of employees feel equipped to look at situations from other cultural perspectives when doing their job
• 87% of employees report flexibility in their work schedule

Comprehensive Benefits

Our benefits aim to balance four key elements that make life and work meaningful: health and wellness, financial well-being, professional development, and work/life harmony. As an employee, your benefits may include:

• Prescription drug coverage
• Paid vacation and sick leave
• Health care spending and savings accounts
• Training and professional development
• 12 paid holidays each year
• Federal Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program
• Vision coverage
• Employer paid life insurance
• Low-cost medical and dental coverage
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Dependent care spending account
• Public pension plan
• Paid parental leave
• Tax-deferred compensation
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Wellness programs and resources
• Tuition reimbursement

Programs, resources and benefits eligibility varies based on type of employment, agency, funding availability, union/collective bargaining agreement, location, and length of service with the State of Minnesota.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Minnesota state agencies are equal opportunity, affirmative action, and veteran-friendly employers. The State of Minnesota recognizes that a diverse workforce is essential and strongly encourages qualified women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans to apply.

We will make reasonable accommodations to all qualified applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance or cannot access the online job application system, please contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email [email protected] and indicate what assistance is needed.