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Working Title: Chef

Job Class: Cook

Agency: Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs

+ **Job ID** : 88654

+ **Location** : Fergus Falls

+ **Telework Eligible** : No

+ **Full/Part Time** : Part-Time

+ **Regular/Temporary** : Unlimited

+ **Who May Apply** : Open to all qualified job seekers

+ **Date Posted** : 09/04/2025

+ **Closing Date** : 09/11/2025

+ **Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit** : Veterans Affairs Dept / Vets Home-Fergus Falls-AFSCME

+ **Division/Unit** : Fergus Fall Veterans Home / Nutrition and Food Services

+ **Work Shift/Work Hours** : Varies

+ **Days of Work** : Varies; weekends as assigned

+ **Travel Required** : No

+ **Salary Range:** $21.09 - $28.79 / 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

+ **Work Area** : Minnesota Veterans Home-Fergus Falls

+ **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.

This announcement will be used to fill one part-time position at the Minnesota Veterans Home-Fergus Falls. This position is designated as part-time, shifts may be day or evening shift. The day shift is 6:00am-2:30pm and the evening shift is 11:00am-7:30pm. The work schedule will include at least 64 hours per two week pay period and may include additional work hours, based on business needs. The position is initially eligible for full employer contribution towards health and dental insurance benefits.

To prepare food of high quality and maintain standards of hygiene, safety, and sanitation for residents, staff, volunteers and guests of the Minnesota Veterans Home-Fergus Falls.

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

+ Complete and maintain ServSafe Certification during probationary period

Preferred Qualifications

+ Experience cooking in a large healthcare facility such as long term care or senior care facility

+ Experience with inventory and stocking

+ Knowledge of International Dysphagia Diet Standardization Initiative (IDDSI)

Additional Requirements

+ 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.

+ 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 [email protected] . Please indicate what assistance is needed.