Food Service Worker 1

Food Service Worker 1

Begin a new and rewarding opportunity to become a Food Service Worker 1! The Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (DMVA) is seeking an enthusiastic individual to join our dietary staff at Southeastern Veterans' Center. By working in food service at the home, you will help us continue to provide residents with care and support to live an active and healthy life. Apply today and make a difference in the lives of American heroes!

Description of Work:

In this position, you will perform routine work in the preparation of meals and the sanitation of food preparation and serving areas. Your duties will include preparing food as directed, lifting cases of food and beverage products, and loading and transporting food carts. In this position, you will read and interpret color coding for special diets, assemble resident trays following a menu ticket, and set up the serving line as needed. You can expect to load and operate a dish machine, clean dining rooms and serving areas, and clean and sanitize food preparation equipment. Additionally, you will record use of food and non-food items on inventory sheets and assist in the preparation for special functions.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

Part-time employment, 40 hours biweekly. Work hours are 6:00 AM to 2:30 PM, with a 30-minute lunch, rotating days and weekends. Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position. You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

Required Experience, Training & Eligibility Qualifications:

Additional Requirements: You must be able to perform essential job functions. Legal Requirements: A conditional offer of employment will require a medical examination. This position falls under the provisions of the Older Adult Protective Services Act. Under the Act, a conditional offer of employment will require submission and approval of satisfactory criminal history reports, including but not limited to, PA State Police and FBI clearance.

How to Apply:

Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted. Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position. Veterans: Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. *7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html and click on Veterans. Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS): 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals). If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date. The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.