Food Service Worker 1

Full Job Description

The Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (DMVA) at Hollidaysburg Veterans' Home is inviting passionate and caring individuals to join our devoted team in delivering exceptional food service within our long-term care facility dedicated to veterans and their spouses. We deeply honor the sacrifices made by our military veterans and are unwavering in our commitment to providing them with unparalleled care and service. If you possess a genuine enthusiasm for culinary arts and a desire to serve others, this opportunity is tailored for you. Become a part of our mission to foster a nurturing and uplifting environment for those who have bravely served our nation.

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Requirements

As a Food Service Worker 1 at the Hollidaysburg Veterans' Home, you will engage in essential tasks related to meal preparation and the sanitation of food service areas. Your primary responsibilities will include cleaning and sanitizing kitchen equipment, utensils, dishes, and work surfaces, as well as preparing meal trays, measuring food portions, serving meals, and transporting trays and nourishment. Additionally, you will operate various kitchen equipment, including mixers, dicers, slicers, knives, and grinders, to ensure efficient food service.

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 are 12:00 PM to 8:30 PM, with a 30-minute lunch, with rotating days off and holidays.
• Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.
• Salary: Selected candidates who are new to employment with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin employment at the starting annual salary of $37,660 (before taxes).
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS

Additional Requirements:

• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Preferred Qualifications (not required):

• 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
• Experience in the following tasks:
  • Cleaning, washing, peeling, slicing and dicing food items
  • Using kitchen equipment such as VCM/food processor/tabletop chopper/garbage disposal
  • Chopping, dicing and slicing meats, poultry, fish and cheeses
  • Heating simple foods such as eggs, sandwiches and hamburgers
  • Preparing sandwiches, assembling salads and serving portions including desserts
  • Plating and serving meals from hot food cart
  • Cleaning and sanitizing equipment, utensils, dishes, pots, pans, work surfaces and other kitchen items
  • Transporting and assisting in loading and unloading food delivery trucks from kitchen/dining rooms
  • Transporting food and supplies to and from freezers, refrigerators and storeroom
  • Selective menu, taking food orders/waitressing/dining room service
  • Food cart/Dining room serving area set up
  • Reading meal/tray tickets or tags
  • Tray assembly/working on a tray line
  • Operating commercial kitchen equipment

Legal Requirements:

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

• 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.