Dietary Aide - Food Service Worker

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

• Who May Apply: Open to all qualified job seekers
• Date Posted: 07/21/2023
• Closing Date: 08/31/2023
• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit: Minnesota Veterans Home-Luverne
• Division/Unit: Dietary Services
• Work Shift/Work Hours: Vary; 6:00 AM - 2:30 PM; 11:00 AM - 7:30 PM; 4:00 PM - 7:30 PM
• Days of Work: Vary
• Travel Required: No
• Salary Range: $17.17 - $22.72/ hourly
• Classified Status: Classified
• Telework Eligible: No
• Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities: Yes

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.

This posting will be used to fill current and future intermittent Dietary Aide positions at the Minnesota Veterans Home - Luverne. An intermittent employee works an irregular and uncertain schedule as the needs of the agency require. Intermittent employees must be available to work a variety of shifts and some weekends.

The Dietary Aide performs routine tasks involved in food preparation, food service, dishwashing, and cleaning the food service area. Work involves following instructions and established procedures. This position performs routine tasks involved in food preparation, food service, dishwashing, and cleaning the food service area. Work involves following instructions and established procedures.

Minimum Qualifications

Knowledge of:

• Materials and methods used in preparing food

• Care and use of cooking utensils and equipment

Ability to:

• Perform simple cooking on a large scale

• Plan and prepare small meals on a household scale

• Perform simple cleaning and food service tasks

• Follow instructions

Additional Requirements

This position also requires successful completion of the following:

• A Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS) background check will be conducted on finalists for this position. Finalists 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).

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 careers@state.mn.us. 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 sandra.kelm@state.mn.us 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 sandra.kelm@state.mn.us.

Per M.S. 43A.111, MDVA will give priority consideration to certain qualified disabed 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 havving 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 the application must be submiteed. Please e-mail the documentation, your DD214, and the job posting ID number to Sandra Kelm at sandra.kelm@state.mn.us

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:

• 95% of employees understand how their work helps achieve their agency’s mission
• 91% of employees feel trusted to do their jobs
• 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:

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

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 careers@state.mn.us and indicate what assistance is needed.