Food Service Worker 1

Begin a new and rewarding career as a Food Service Worker 1! The Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (DMVA) is seeking an enthusiastic individual to join our dietary staff at Gino J. Merli Veterans’ Center. By working in food service at the center, you will help us continue to provide residents with care and support to live an active and healthy life. Apply today to make a difference in the lives of Pennsylvania’s veterans!

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As a Food Service Worker 1, you will perform routine work in the preparation of meals, as well as the sanitation of food preparation and serving areas at the Gino J. Merli Veterans' Center. Your duties will include preparing and plating food items as directed, lifting cases of food, and transporting food carts to required areas. In this position, you will also set up serving carts for tray assembly, interpret color coding for special diets, and deliver trays to residents as assigned. You can expect to clean dishes and tables and sanitize tabletops and dining room furniture. Additionally, you will record the use of items on inventory sheets, assist in preparation for special functions, and attend all mandatory in-service education. 

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 12:00 PM to 8:30 PM, with a 30-minute lunch. You will work rotating days and weekends. 
• 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):

• Willing and able to work in Scranton, Lackawanna County
• Willing and able to work a full-time schedule
• Willing to work the hours 12:00 PM- 8:30 PM with rotating days and weekends
• Food service experience in an assisted living facility, nursing home, hospital, restaurant, or other food service operation
• 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.

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.

Salary : $36,825 - $48,947