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

Working Title: Cook** **Job Class: Cook** **Agency: Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs** + **Job ID** : 86580 + **Location** : Silver Bay + **Telework Eligible** : No + **Full/Part Time** : Part-Time + **Regular/Temporary** : Unlimited + **Who May Apply** : Open to all qualified job seekers + **Date Posted** : 06/02/2025 + **Closing Date** : 06/20/2025 + **Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit** : Veterans Affairs Dept / Vets Home-Silver Bay-Insuff Wk + **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:** $21.09 - $28.79 / hourly + **Classified Status** : Classified + **Bargaining Unit/Union** : 218 - Insufficient Work Time/Unrep + **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. 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, the evening shift is: 11:30am-8:00pm. The work schedule will include at least 16 hours per 2-week pay period and may include additional work hours, based on business needs. The position is not initially eligible for 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 **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 **Preferred Qualifications** + Experience cooking in a large long-term care facility + Experience with inventory and stocking **Additional Requirements** This 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(s). When conducted, a finalist must pass the DHS background check. + A Tuberculosis (Mantoux) screening (or chest x-ray) is required prior to employment. + Employee reference checks will be conducted on all finalists. This may include a review of documentation related to job performance. It also includes 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 needs assistance or cannot access the online job application system, please contact the job information line at ... or email ... . Please indicate what assistance is needed.