Food Service Worker 1

The Southwestern Veterans' Center, part of the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs, is seeking an individual to join our team in delivering food service within our long-term care facility dedicated to veterans and their spouses.

If you have a passion for food and a desire to connect with people, this opportunity is perfect for you!

Watch this video to see how you can make a difference caring for Pennsylvania's veterans working for the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs. Come join the DMVA team, apply today!

Food Service Workers at the Southwestern Veterans' Center engage in essential tasks related to meal preparation and the maintenance of cleanliness in food preparation and serving areas. Their responsibilities encompass a variety of activities, including the thorough cleaning and sanitization of kitchen equipment, utensils, dishes, pots, pans, and work surfaces. Additionally, they are involved in preparing meal trays, accurately measuring food portions, serving meals, and efficiently transporting trays, carts, and nourishment items. The role also requires the use of various kitchen equipment, such as mixers, dicing machines, slicers, knives, and grinders, to ensure that food is prepared safely and effectively.

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

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment, 40 hour work week
• Work hours will be determined from the following shifts, with rotating holidays and weekends, and a 30-minute lunch break.
  • 2nd shift: 11:00 AM to 7:30 PM
• Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.
• Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
• 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 Qualifications (not required):

• Previous experience as a food service worker

Legal Requirements:

• A conditional offer of employment will require a medical examination and drug screening
• 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:

Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):

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.