What are the responsibilities and job description for the Food Service Worker 1 position at Commonwealth of Pennsylvania?
Do you have a passion for food, enjoy connecting with others, and are searching for a fulfilling career? The Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (DMVA) is seeking a dynamic and enthusiastic individual to join our dedicated dietary services team as a Food Service Worker at the Gino Merli Veterans' Center. In this position, you will benefit from ongoing training that will enhance your skills in food preparation techniques, sanitation practices, and food service regulations. If you enjoy working with food and want to showcase your culinary talents while serving those who have bravely served our country, this is the perfect opportunity for you!
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Food Service Workers perform routine work in the preparation of meals and sanitation of food preparation and serving areas at the Gino Merli Veterans' Center. Your responsibilities encompass cleaning and sanitizing equipment, utensils, dishes, pots, pans, work surfaces, and other kitchen items. Additionally, you will be responsible for preparing trays; measuring portions; serving food; and transporting trays, carts, and nourishment. This role also involves operating various kitchen equipment, such as mixers, dicers, slicers, knives, and grinders.
Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.
Work Schedule and Additional Information:
- Full-time employment, 8 hours per day, 40 hours per week
- Work hours are 2nd shift (12:00 PM to 8:30 PM), rotating days and weekends, with a 30-minute lunch.
- 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 Requirement:
- You must be able to perform essential job functions
Preferred Qualifications (not required):
- Previous food service worker experience.
- Willingness to work in Scranton, Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania.
- Willingness to work full-time.
- Willingness to work 12:00 PM to 8:30 PM.
- 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.
- Experience cleaning, washing, peeling, slicing, and dicing food items; using kitchen equipment such as VCM, food processor, tabletop chopper, and 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 and dining rooms; transporting food and supplies to and from freezers, refrigerators, and storeroom; selective menu, taking food orders, waitressing, and dining room service; food cart and dining room serving area set up; reading meal and tray tickets or tags; tray assembly and working on a tray line; and operating commercial kitchen equipment.
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:
- 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.employment.pa.gov/Additional Info/Pages/default.aspx and click the Veterans’ Preference tab or contact us at ra-cs-vetpreference@pa.gov.
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.
Salary : $36,825 - $48,947
