Working Title : CookJob Class: CookAgency: Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs
Job ID: 78880
Location: Hastings
Telework Eligible : No
Full/Part Time : Part-Time
Regular/Temporary: Unlimited
Who May Apply: Open to all qualified job seekers
Date Posted: 07/27/2024
Closing Date: 08/05/2024
Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit: Minnesota Veterans Home - Hastings Domiciliary - AFSCME
Division/Unit: Minnesota Veterans Home - Hastings Dietary
Work Shift/Work Hours: Rotating Shifts: 5:00am-1:30pm and 10:00am-6:30pm
Days of Work: Varied days of the week including holidays and weekends
Travel Required : No
Salary Range: $21.09 - $28.79 / hourly
Classified Status: Classified
Bargaining Unit/Union: 203 - Service / AFSCME
Work Area: Minnesota Veterans Home - Hastings Dietary
FLSA Status: Nonexempt
Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) : 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 Hastings! You may be eligible for a new hire bonus of $2,500!Find your purpose in state service and make a difference in the lives of our Great Minnesota Veterans!An employee in this position will prepare food of high quality and maintain standards of hygiene, safety and sanitation for residents, staff, volunteers and guests of the Minnesota Veterans Home - Hastings Domiciliary.This position is designated as part-time. The work schedule will include at least 32 hours per 2-week pay period and may include additional work hours, based on business needs. The position is not initially eligible for health and dental insurance benefits.The Minnesota Veterans Home in Hastings is a Domiciliary (DOM) which is an independent living community for Veterans. It provides a supportive environment that fosters a stable, healthy, and meaningful life for Veterans. Our rewarding program helps Veterans with their clinical, mental, chemical, and physical needs, and has the capacity to serve 195 Veterans between the Hastings and Minneapolis campuses. We offer a creative, fun, collaborative, and stimulating work environment that encourages professional growth.The Hastings DOM is located in the southeast metro with connecting highways for an easy commute. The beautiful 128-acre wooded campus includes mature oaks and pines, nature trails and biking paths overlooking the Vermillion River.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 QualificationsKnowledge 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
Preferred Qualifications
Experience cooking in a large long-term care facility
Experience with inventory and stocking
Experience working with vulnerable adults and maintaining confidentiality
Experience working with Veterans
Additional RequirementsThis position requires successful completion of the following:
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 all finalists. This may include a review of documentation related to job performance and contact with the applicant's former employer(s).
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYERMinnesota 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 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 . Please indicate what assistance is needed.
Full-time