Minnesota / Veterans Affairs Department / Food Service Worker

Job-title file

Food Service Worker

Carry out the duties of this position in support of the agency's public mission.

229 employees hold this title in Veterans Affairs Department. Median total compensation for the role is $24,137, below the department median of $55,734.

Employees: 229
Total payroll: $6.2M
Role median: $24,137
Agency median: $55,734
Comparison: Below

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$143$71,317+

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How total compensation varies among the 229 people in this role. Even for one job title, pay differs with seniority, step, overtime, and tenure. Each bar is a pay range; the far-right bar collects the highest earners.

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This role across Minnesota

Food Service Worker is held in 7 Minnesota departments. In Veterans Affairs Department, the median of $24,137 ranks #5 of 7.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Direct Care and Treatment Department

$45,711 · 23

Human Services Department

$37,247 · 30

Perpich Center for Arts Education

$29,548 · 2

MN State Academies

$27,938 · 5

MN St Colleges & Universities

$17,340 · 39

Natural Resources Department

$7,827 · 33

Median total compensation for the Food Service Worker role in other Minnesotadepartments (highest first). Each bar links to that department’s page for this role.

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Food Service Worker beyond Minnesota

This role is reported in 14 jurisdictions. In Minnesota, the median of $21,846 ranks #5 of 14. See Food Service Worker across all of Minnesota →

Highest-paying jurisdictions for this role

City and County of San Francisco

$106,218 · 179

Texas

$34,677 · 616

Tennessee

$30,432 · 19

Ramsey County, Minnesota

$23,614 · 14

$19,406 · 29

$19,305 · 143

$14,777 · 618

$12,491 · 229

Median total compensation for comparable Food Service Workerroles in other jurisdictions. Titles are matched by normalized name across sources, not identical job classification, and pay is not cost-of-living adjusted. Each bar links to that jurisdiction’s page for the role.

Record list

Employees with this title

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Jana Flattum

Food Service Worker/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp

$42,833

Sub-department: MVH-Montevideo Dining Svcs
Base pay: $39,251
Overtime: $2,146
Other pay: $1,436
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $42,833
Hire date: 2024-08-28
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 60
Union / bargaining unit: Service
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Chippewa

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: H75
Bargaining Unit Number: 203
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Jana Flattum holds the role of Food Service Worker at Veterans Affairs Department within Mvh-Montevideo Dining Services. They have served since 2024 (about a year) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $42,833. Their bargaining unit is Service.

Awanda Bowen

Food Service Worker/Veterans Affairs Department

2024 total comp

$42,654

Sub-department: MVH-Luverne Indirect Care
Base pay: $40,496
Overtime: $1,376
Other pay: $782
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $42,654
Hire date: 2016-07-19
Employment type: Part-Time
Pay grade: 57
Union / bargaining unit: Service
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 0.2
Work county: Rock

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2024: Yes
Agency Number: H75
Bargaining Unit Number: 203
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Awanda Bowen works as a Food Service Worker for Veterans Affairs Department within Mvh-Luverne Indirect Care. They have served since 2016 (about 8 years) as a part-time, 0.2 FTE employee. Awanda earned $42,654 in 2024. Their bargaining unit is Service.

Amber Fulton

Food Service Worker/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp

$42,494

Sub-department: MVH-Silver Bay Indirect Care
Base pay: $38,794
Overtime: $1,533
Other pay: $2,167
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $42,494
Hire date: 2021-10-18
Employment type: Part-Time
Pay grade: 60
Union / bargaining unit: Service
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 0.6
Work county: Lake

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: H75
Bargaining Unit Number: 203
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Amber Fulton works as a Food Service Worker for Veterans Affairs Department within Mvh-Silver Bay Indirect Care. Their tenure dates to 2021, about 4 years as a part-time, 0.6 FTE employee. Amber earned $42,494 in 2025. Union affiliation: Service.

Tracy Twedt

Food Service Worker/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp

$42,467

Sub-department: MVH Fergus Falls Indirect Care
Base pay: $39,227
Overtime: $2,760
Other pay: $480
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $42,467
Hire date: 2022-05-25
Employment type: Part-Time
Pay grade: 60
Union / bargaining unit: Service
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 0.75
Work county: Otter Tail

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: H75
Bargaining Unit Number: 203
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

At Veterans Affairs Department, Tracy Twedt serves as a Food Service Worker within Mvh Fergus Falls Indirect Care. They have served since 2022 (about 3 years), working part-time, 0.75 FTE. Their 2025 pay totaled $42,467. Their bargaining unit is Service.

Suzanne Conrad

Food Service Worker/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp

$42,380

Sub-department: MVH Fergus Falls Indirect Care
Base pay: $40,946
Overtime: $1,114
Other pay: $321
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $42,380
Hire date: 2014-06-26
Employment type: Part-Time
Pay grade: 60
Union / bargaining unit: Service
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 0.75
Work county: Otter Tail

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: H75
Bargaining Unit Number: 203
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Suzanne Conrad works as a Food Service Worker for Veterans Affairs Department within Mvh Fergus Falls Indirect Care. Their tenure dates to 2014, about 11 years as a part-time, 0.75 FTE employee. Suzanne earned $42,380 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Service.

Frank Novitski

Food Service Worker/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp

$42,219

Sub-department: MVH-Silver Bay Indirect Care
Base pay: $39,346
Overtime: $1,407
Other pay: $1,466
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $42,219
Hire date: 2017-06-13
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 60
Union / bargaining unit: Service
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Lake

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: No
Agency Number: H75
Bargaining Unit Number: 203
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

At Veterans Affairs Department, Frank Novitski serves as a Food Service Worker within Mvh-Silver Bay Indirect Care. Hired in 2017, they have about 8 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $42,219. They are represented by Service.

Deanna Burbank

Food Service Worker/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp

$41,550

Sub-department: MVH-Hastings Dietary
Base pay: $34,615
Overtime: $3,596
Other pay: $3,338
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $41,550
Hire date: 2024-03-27
Employment type: Part-Time
Pay grade: 60
Union / bargaining unit: Service
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 0.5
Work county: Dakota

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: H75
Bargaining Unit Number: 203
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Deanna Burbank holds the role of Food Service Worker at Veterans Affairs Department within Mvh-Hastings Dietary. Hired in 2024, they have about a year of service as a part-time, 0.5 FTE employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $41,550. Union affiliation: Service.

Cherie Lawrence

Food Service Worker/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp

$41,512

Sub-department: MVH Fergus Falls Indirect Care
Base pay: $38,486
Overtime: $2,724
Other pay: $302
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $41,512
Hire date: 2019-02-20
Employment type: Part-Time
Pay grade: 60
Union / bargaining unit: Service
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 0.75
Work county: Otter Tail

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: H75
Bargaining Unit Number: 203
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Cherie Lawrence is a Food Service Worker at Veterans Affairs Department within Mvh Fergus Falls Indirect Care. Their tenure dates to 2019, about 6 years, working part-time, 0.75 FTE. 2025 total compensation came to $41,512. Union affiliation: Service.

Jodie Chamoun

Food Service Worker/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp

$41,427

Sub-department: MVH Fergus Falls Indirect Care
Base pay: $34,993
Overtime: $4,927
Other pay: $1,507
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $41,427
Hire date: 2000-03-29
Employment type: Part-Time
Pay grade: 60
Union / bargaining unit: Service
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 0.5
Work county: Otter Tail

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: H75
Bargaining Unit Number: 203
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Jodie Chamoun holds the role of Food Service Worker at Veterans Affairs Department within Mvh Fergus Falls Indirect Care. Their tenure dates to 2000, about 25 years as a part-time, 0.5 FTE employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $41,427. Union affiliation: Service.

Karen Stimler

Food Service Worker/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp

$41,201

Sub-department: Mpls Food Service Staff C
Base pay: $37,341
Overtime: $3,460
Other pay: $399
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $41,201
Hire date: 2012-10-24
Employment type: Part-Time
Pay grade: 60
Union / bargaining unit: Service
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 0.8
Work county: Hennepin

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: H75
Bargaining Unit Number: 203
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Karen Stimler holds the role of Food Service Worker at Veterans Affairs Department within Mpls Food Service Staff C. Their tenure dates to 2012, about 13 years as a part-time, 0.8 FTE employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $41,201. Their bargaining unit is Service.

Sara Mabon

Food Service Worker/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp

$41,110

Sub-department: MVH-Luverne Indirect Care
Base pay: $38,620
Overtime: $1,992
Other pay: $498
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $41,110
Hire date: 2021-06-09
Employment type: Part-Time
Pay grade: 60
Union / bargaining unit: Service
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 0.75
Work county: Rock

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: H75
Bargaining Unit Number: 203
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Sara Mabon holds the role of Food Service Worker at Veterans Affairs Department within Mvh-Luverne Indirect Care. Hired in 2021, they have about 4 years of service as a part-time, 0.75 FTE employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $41,110. Their bargaining unit is Service.

Evangeline Hongerholt

Food Service Worker/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp

$40,505

Sub-department: MVH-Preston Dining Svcs
Base pay: $37,712
Overtime: $2,603
Other pay: $190
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $40,505
Hire date: 2023-11-27
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 60
Union / bargaining unit: Service
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Fillmore

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: H75
Bargaining Unit Number: 203
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

At Veterans Affairs Department, Evangeline Hongerholt serves as a Food Service Worker within Mvh-Preston Dining Services. They have served since 2023 (about 2 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $40,505. They are represented by Service.

Charles Mcgowan Sr

Food Service Worker/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp

$40,505

Sub-department: Mpls Food Service Staff D
Base pay: $38,532
Overtime: $1,272
Other pay: $701
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $40,505
Hire date: 2018-10-17
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 60
Union / bargaining unit: Service
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Hennepin

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: H75
Bargaining Unit Number: 203
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Charles Mcgowan Sr is a Food Service Worker at Veterans Affairs Department within Mpls Food Service Staff D. Hired in 2018, they have about 7 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $40,505. Their bargaining unit is Service.

Tejitu Gutema

Food Service Worker/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp

$40,487

Sub-department: Mpls Food Service Staff D
Base pay: $28,612
Overtime: $8,517
Other pay: $3,358
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $40,487
Hire date: 2022-07-20
Employment type: Part-Time
Pay grade: 60
Union / bargaining unit: Service
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 0.5
Work county: Hennepin

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: H75
Bargaining Unit Number: 203
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Tejitu Gutema holds the role of Food Service Worker at Veterans Affairs Department within Mpls Food Service Staff D. Their tenure dates to 2022, about 3 years as a part-time, 0.5 FTE employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $40,487. Union affiliation: Service.

Delray Johnson

Food Service Worker/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp

$40,162

Sub-department: MVH Fergus Falls Indirect Care
Base pay: $37,637
Overtime: $2,055
Other pay: $470
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $40,162
Hire date: 2020-02-19
Employment type: Part-Time
Pay grade: 60
Union / bargaining unit: Service
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 0.75
Work county: Otter Tail

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: H75
Bargaining Unit Number: 203
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Delray Johnson holds the role of Food Service Worker at Veterans Affairs Department within Mvh Fergus Falls Indirect Care. Hired in 2020, they have about 5 years of service as a part-time, 0.75 FTE employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $40,162. Their bargaining unit is Service.

Musu Conteh

Food Service Worker/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp

$40,111

Sub-department: Mpls Food Service Staff C
Base pay: $37,026
Overtime: $1,811
Other pay: $1,274
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $40,111
Hire date: 2023-04-05
Employment type: Part-Time
Pay grade: 60
Union / bargaining unit: Service
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 0.8
Work county: Hennepin

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: H75
Bargaining Unit Number: 203
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Musu Conteh works as a Food Service Worker for Veterans Affairs Department within Mpls Food Service Staff C. They have served since 2023 (about 2 years) as a part-time, 0.8 FTE employee. Musu earned $40,111 in 2025. Union affiliation: Service.

Garth Lindstrom

Food Service Worker/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp

$39,777

Sub-department: Mpls Food Service Staff A
Base pay: $36,355
Overtime: $2,352
Other pay: $1,070
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $39,777
Hire date: 2023-11-08
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 60
Union / bargaining unit: Service
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Hennepin

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: H75
Bargaining Unit Number: 203
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Garth Lindstrom works as a Food Service Worker for Veterans Affairs Department within Mpls Food Service Staff A. They have served since 2023 (about 2 years) as a full-time employee. Garth earned $39,777 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Service.

Julie Haberman

Food Service Worker/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp

$39,734

Sub-department: MVH-Luverne Indirect Care
Base pay: $36,636
Overtime: $2,677
Other pay: $422
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $39,734
Hire date: 2019-09-24
Employment type: Part-Time
Pay grade: 60
Union / bargaining unit: Service
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 0.75
Work county: Rock

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: H75
Bargaining Unit Number: 203
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

At Veterans Affairs Department, Julie Haberman serves as a Food Service Worker within Mvh-Luverne Indirect Care. They have served since 2019 (about 6 years), working part-time, 0.75 FTE. Their 2025 pay totaled $39,734. Their bargaining unit is Service.

John Reents

Food Service Worker/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp

$39,438

Sub-department: Mpls Food Service Staff C
Base pay: $38,378
Overtime: $1,060
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $39,438
Hire date: 2020-04-08
Employment type: Part-Time
Pay grade: 60
Union / bargaining unit: Service
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 0.8
Work county: Hennepin

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: H75
Bargaining Unit Number: 203
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

At Veterans Affairs Department, John Reents serves as a Food Service Worker within Mpls Food Service Staff C. Their tenure dates to 2020, about 5 years, working part-time, 0.8 FTE. Their 2025 pay totaled $39,438. Union affiliation: Service.

Sarah Lively

Food Service Worker/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp

$39,300

Sub-department: MVH-Luverne Indirect Care
Base pay: $36,340
Overtime: $2,308
Other pay: $651
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $39,300
Hire date: 2021-09-01
Employment type: Part-Time
Pay grade: 60
Union / bargaining unit: Service
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 0.75
Work county: Rock

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: H75
Bargaining Unit Number: 203
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Sarah Lively works as a Food Service Worker for Veterans Affairs Department within Mvh-Luverne Indirect Care. They have served since 2021 (about 4 years) as a part-time, 0.75 FTE employee. Sarah earned $39,300 in 2025. They are represented by Service.