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State of Minnesota Chef / Cook-part time position in Silver Bay, Minnesota
Working Title: Chef
Job Class: Cook
Agency: Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs
Job ID : 76520
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 : 06/01/2024
Closing Date : 06/14/2024
Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Veterans Affairs Dept. / Minnesota Veterans Home-Silver Bay
Division/Unit : Silver Bay Veterans Home / Food & Nutrition Services
Work Shift/Work Hours : Rotating Shift; Day/Evening
Days of Work : Varies; weekends as assigned
Travel Required : No
Salary Range: $20.18 - $27.55 / hourly
Classified Status : Classified
Bargaining Unit/Union : 203 - Service/AFSCME
Work Area : Minnesota Veterans Home-Silver Bay
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 Silver Bay! 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)-Silver Bay is seeking to fill a part-time, rotating Day/Evening shift Chef/Cook. Day shift is: 6:30am-3:00pm, the Evening shift is: 11:30am-8:00pm.
The work schedule will include at least 40 hours per 2-week pay period and may include additional work hours, based on business needs. The position is initially eligible for partial 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
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:
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
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).
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 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us . Please indicate what assistance is needed.
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