Food Service Worker 1

If you have a passion for food and enjoy connecting with people, we have a fantastic opportunity for you! The Southeastern Veterans Center, part of the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs, is seeking committed individuals to join our team in providing food service at our long-term care facility for veterans and their spouses. In this role, you will play a key part in meal preparation and service, helping to create a safe, clean, and welcoming environment for our residents and their families. If you are dedicated to improving the dining experience for those who have served our nation, this position is ideal for you!

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In this position, you will engage in regular tasks related to meal preparation and the sanitation of food preparation and serving areas at the Southeastern Veterans Center. Responsibilities encompass the cleaning and sanitizing of equipment, utensils, dishes, pots, pans, work surfaces, and various kitchen items; preparing trays, measuring portions, serving food, and transporting trays, carts, and nourishment; as well as operating equipment such as mixers, dicers, slicers, knives, and grinders.

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• This is permanent part-time employment, 40 hours bi-weekly
• Work hours on a rotating days and weekends, with a 30-minute lunch
  • 1st shift - 6:00 AM to 2:30 PM
  • 2nd shift - 11:30 AM to 8:00 PM
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

QUALIFICATIONS

Additional Requirements:

• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Preferred Qualification (not required):

• Previous food service work experience

Legal Requirements:

• You must pass a background investigation.
• 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.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx and click the Veterans' Preference tab or contact us at ra-cs-vetpreference@pa.gov.

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.