Food Service Worker 1

Full Job Description

NOTE: This posting will close on MARCH 27, 2026 or after 25 applications are received, whichever occurs first.

Become a part of the dedicated team at the Southeastern Veterans Center, where your contributions significantly enhance the lives of our nation's heroes. As a Food Service Worker, you will be essential to our mission by upholding the highest standards in sanitation and meal preparation. If you are an ambitious person seeking a fulfilling opportunity to support those who have served us, we encourage you to apply today!

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

Requirements

In this position, you will be responsible for routine tasks related to meal preparation and maintaining cleanliness in food preparation and serving areas at the Southeastern Veterans Center. Your responsibilities will include cleaning and sanitizing kitchen equipment, utensils, dishes, and work surfaces, as well as preparing food trays, measuring portions, serving meals, and transporting trays and carts. You will also safely operate various kitchen tools such as mixers, slicers, and grinders to assist in food preparation.

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

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Permanent part-time employment, 8 hours/day - 40 hours bi-weekly
• Work hours are 6:00 AM to 2:30 PM, rotating days and weekend, with a 30-minute lunch.
• Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.
• 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):

• 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.

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.