Food Service Worker 1

Full Job Description

Do you have a passion for food and enjoy connecting with people?

The Department of Military and Veterans Affairs is seeking a motivated and enthusiastic part-time Food Service Worker to join our dedicated dietary services team at the Southwestern Veterans’ Center.

In this role, you will receive ongoing training to strengthen your knowledge of food preparation methods, sanitation standards, and food service regulations.

If you take pride in preparing and serving quality meals and want to make a meaningful impact by supporting those who have courageously served our nation, we encourage you to apply.

Click here to learn more about the Pennsylvania Department of Military and Veterans Affairs.

Requirements

Food Service Workers play an important role in supporting meal preparation while ensuring a clean and sanitary kitchen and dining environment.

Responsibilities include cleaning and sanitizing kitchen equipment, utensils, dishes, pots, pans, work surfaces, and other food service items.

You will also assist with assembling meal trays, measuring and portioning food accurately, serving meals, and delivering trays and nourishment to designated areas.

Additionally, this position involves safely operating a variety of kitchen equipment, including mixers, dicers, slicers, knives, and grinders, to support efficient kitchen operations and ensure high-quality food service standards.

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

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Part-time employment, 20 hours per week
• Work hours are 3:30 PM to 7:30 PM, with a 30-minute lunch.
• 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

QUALIFICATIONS

Additional Requirement:

• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Preferred Qualification (not required):

• Previous food service worker experience

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.

All application materials and interview responses must reflect the applicant’s own experience, qualifications, and work. Applicants may use generative AI tools for preparation purposes only.

Use of AI to misrepresent or falsify information, or to assist during interviews, is not permitted. Review the Guidance for Generative AI Tools & Job Seekers for additional information.

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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.