Food Service Worker 1

The Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (DMVA) Pennsylvania Soldiers' and Sailors' Home is looking for a motivated individual to provide food service in our long-term care facility serving our veterans and their spouses. If you enjoy working with food and people, then becoming a Food Service Worker 1 is the job for you!
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As a Food Service Worker 1, you will perform routine meal preparation and ensure the sanitation of serving areas at the Pennsylvania Soldiers' and Sailors' Home. You will be responsible for cleaning and sanitizing equipment, utensils, dishes, pots, pans, work surfaces, and other kitchen items. You will also prepare trays, measure portions, serve food, and transport trays and carts. This role requires the ability to follow food service regulations and general safety rules while frequently using common kitchen equipment, such as mixers, dicers, slicers, knives, and grinders. In addition, you will record use of food and non-food items on inventory sheets, read and interpret color codes for special diets, and attend Quality Assurance and Improvement Program (QAIP) Training.

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 hours per week
• Work hours are 10:30 AM to 7:00 PM, Wednesday - Sunday, with a 30-minute lunch. You will be scheduled off Monday and Tuesday.
• 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

• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Preferred Qualifications (not required):

• Willing and able to work in Erie County. Erie, PA
• Able to work a full-time, 10:30 AM to 7:00 PM schedule
• Food service experience in an assisted living facility, nursing home, hospital, restaurant, or other food service operation
• Work experience interacting with patients, residents, or customers while serving food/cleaning in patient/resident rooms or a dining room setting
• Work experience with food safety and sanitation in a dietary department

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.

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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.