Join a team with a national reputation for excellence! Our mission is to serve Minnesota Veterans and their families. We do this by delivering quality health care, helping to secure benefits, and providing programs and services in higher education, claims, burials, outreach and Veterans’ preference. At the Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs (MDVA), we not only consider it our duty to provide the highest level of care to those who answered our nation's call, we believe it is an honor.

MDVA recognizes that a culturally competent workforce is critical to meet the needs of all Minnesotans. MDVA is committed to embedding diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility at our workplace to support employees as they grow in their careers with the State of Minnesota.

Job Details

Working Title: Food Service Worker Job Class: Food Service Worker Agency: Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs

Job ID : 88198 Location : Bemidji Telework Eligible : No Full/Part Time : Part-Time Regular/Temporary : Unlimited Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers Date Posted : 08/14/2025 Closing Date : 08/27/2025 Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Veterans Affairs Dept / Vets Home-Bemidji-AFSCME Division/Unit : Bemidji Veterans Home / Food & Nutrition Services Work Shift/Work Hours : Evening Shift 3:30pm -7:30pm Days of Work : Varies, including weekend rotation Travel Required : No Salary Range: $20.21 - $25.05 / 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 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

It pays to consider a rewarding career with the Minnesota Veterans Home (MVH) in Bemidji! 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!

As a Food Service Worker for the MVH-Bemidji, 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. One part-time, evening shift position ( 3:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.) will be filled by consideration of applicants to this posting .

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 positions are initially eligible for a partial employer contribution towards health and dental insurance benefits.