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Job Class: Cook

Agency: Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs

• Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers

• Date Posted : 04/24/2024

• Closing Date : 05/08/2024

• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Veterans Affairs Dept / Vets Home - Mpls - AFSCME

• Division/Unit : Minneapolis Veterans Home / Mpls Cook Staff

• Work Shift/Work Hours : Rotating Shift, Part-time 32 hours per week

• Days of Work : Friday - Monday

• Days Off: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday

• Travel Required : No

• Salary Range: $20.18 - $27.55 / hourly

• Classified Status : Classified

• Bargaining Unit/Union : 203 - Service/AFSCME

• Work Area : Kitchen

• FLSA Status : Nonexempt

• Telework Eligible : No

• Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) : 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 job posting was previously posted. If you have already applied, you do not need to reapply unless you wish to add additional information to your application/resume.

This position will prepare and cook aesthetically pleasing, nutritional food for residents, staff, and guests of the Minnesota Veterans Home - Minneapolis.

This position is designated a part-time and the work schedule will include at least 64 hours per 2-week pay period and may include additional work hours, based on business needs. The position is initially eligible for the full employer contribution towards health and dental insurance benefits.

It pays to consider a rewarding career with the Minnesota Veterans Home in Minneapolis! 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, free parking and more!

The Minneapolis Home is located on Minnehaha Avenue, which has connecting highways and public transportation options for an easy commute. The beautiful 53-acre wooded campus includes mature oak and pine trees, nature trails

Minimum Qualifications

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.

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

The following qualifications are strongly desired of applicants seeking consideration for this position:

• Experience cooking in a large long-term care facility.

• Experience with inventory and stocking.

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 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.

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.