Dietary Aide - Food Service Worker/intermittent (PRN)

Dietary Aide

Job Class: Food Service Worker

Agency: Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs

Location: Luverne

Telework Eligible: No

Full/Part Time: Varies

Regular/Temporary: Varies

Who May Apply: Open to all qualified job seekers

Date Posted: 05/14/2026

Closing Date: 05/27/2026

Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit: Veterans Affairs Dept

Division/Unit: Luverne Veterans Home / MVH-Luverne Indirect Care

Work Shift/Work Hours: Various shifts: 6:00 am - 2:30 pm; 11:00 am - 7:30 pm; 4:00 pm - 7:30 pm

Days of Work: Vary

Travel Required: No

Salary Range: $20.51 - $25.43 / hourly PLUS $2.25/hour shift differential for hours worked after 6:00 pm and before 6:00 am

Classified Status: Classified

Bargaining Unit/Union: 218 - Insufficient Work Time/Unrep

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.

Job Summary:

This posting will be used to fill up to two positions. A Food Service Worker performs routine food service tasks including food preparation, serving meals to residents, dishwashing and cleaning the food service areas while following established food service policies and procedures.

An intermittent employee works an irregular and uncertain schedule, based on the needs of the home. The employee(s) selected for these positions must be available to work on day shift (6:00 a.m.- 2:30 p.m.) and evening shift (11:00 am - 7:30 pm) and some weekends. This position is not initially eligible for health and dental insurance benefits.

Minimum Qualifications:

• 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
• 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 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.