Food Service Worker

Food Service Worker

09 Apr 2024
Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, 19113 Philadelphia USA

Food Service Worker

Reference #: 5001026450006

Requisition Number

91229City

PhiladelphiaShift

1st Shift - with week-endsExternal DescriptionThis position's primary duty is food service to adult men, women or transgender Veterans in a transitional housing environment. Our service populations are in the early stages of recovery from chemical and alcohol dependency, co-occurring disorders, serious mental illness, and homelessness. The main role of a food service worker is to ensure that healthy meals are provided to all Veterans residing in the program. You are also acting as direct support to the facility attendants, supportive service coordinators, program managers and program directors.

Earn $16.20 per hour.

Benefits

Merakey offers medical, dental - vision insurance plans, competitive compensation plans and more!

DailyPay enrollment optionWork/Life Balance

Flexible Schedules

Cell Phone Discount Plans

Employee Referral Bonuses

Tuition Reimbursement

Care.com Membership

About Merakey

Merakey is a non-profit provider of developmental, behavioral health, and education services. More than 8,000 employees provide support to nearly 40,000 individuals and families throughout 12 states across the country each year.

Merakey strictly follows a zero-tolerance policy for abuse.

Merakey welcomes all Veterans to apply!Position Type

Full-TimeState

PAWork Schedule

Sun-Thurs 10:30AM to 6:30PMRequirementsSuccessful candidates will meet or exceed the following:

High school diploma with 3 years minimum experience in a direct care position, with food service experience.

Prior experience in working with veterans is preferred.

Proficient in Microsoft software (i.e. Word, Excel, Power point, and Outlook).Merakey is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer! We deeply value diversity and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, ethnic background, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, or disability status. Moreover, we are committed to creating teams that reflect the diversity of the communities we serve and encourage applicants from underrepresented backgrounds to apply.

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