**Working Title: Food Service Worker** • *Job Class: Food Service Worker** • *Agency: Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs** + **Job ID** : 91317 + **Location** : Preston + **Telework Eligible** : No + **Full/Part Time** : Part-Time + **Regular/Temporary** : Unlimited + **Who May Apply** : Open to all qualified job seekers + **Date Posted** : 01/09/2026 + **Closing Date** : 01/20/2026 + **Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit** : Veterans Affairs Dept / Vets Home-Preston + **Division/Unit** : Preston Veterans Home / Food & Nutrition Services + **Work Shift/Work Hours** : Evening Shift / 3:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. + **Days of Work** : Varies, including weekends as assigned + **Travel Required** : No + **Salary Range:** $20.51 - $25.43 / hourly PLUS $2.25/hour shift differential for all hours worked after 6:00pm and before 6:00am + **Classified Status** : Classified + **Bargaining Unit/Union** : 203 - Service/AFSCME + **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 reputed company, 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 reputed company 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 reputed company in Preston! 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 Preston Veterans Home is seeking a Food Service Worker to join our growing team! More great people are needed to help the Home continue to admit residents.** As a Food Service Worker, you will perform routine food service tasks including food preparation, short order cooking, serving meals to residents, dishwashing, and cleaning the food service areas while following established food service policies and procedures. This position is designated as part-time and primarily evening shift. **The work schedule will include at least 40 hours per 2-week pay period** and may include additional work hours, based on business needs. This position is initially eligible for a partial employer contribution towards health and dental insurance benefits. • *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: + Materials and methods used in preparing food + Care and use of cooking utensils and equipment + Food values and nutrition Ability to: + Perform simple cooking on a large scale + Plan and prepare small meals on a household scale + Perform cleaning and food service tasks + Read diet cards and follow instructions • *Preferred Qualifications** + Food service-related experience specifically with prepping, plating and serving food + Knowledge of basic sanitation standards + ServSafe Food Certificate + Knowledge of International Dysphagia Diet Standardization Initiative (IDDSI) • *Additional Requirements** + A reputed company (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 reputed company 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. Apply