Food Service Worker 1Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/pabureau/jobs/newprint/4524615) ApplyFood Service Worker 1Salary$17.30 - $23.00 HourlyLocation Chester County, PAJob TypeNon-Civil Service Permanent Full-timeJob NumberN-2024-85503DepartmentDepartment of Military & Veterans AffairsDivisionMV Dietry SevcOpening Date06/03/2024Closing Date6/12/2024 11:59 PM EasternJob Code81010Position Number50605532UnionAFSCMEBargaining UnitN1Pay GroupST02Bureau / Division Code00134520Worksite Address1 Veterans DriveCitySpring City, PennsylvaniaZip Code19475Contact NameDesiree CortesContact Phone610.948.2487Contact Emaildecortes@pa.govBureau / DivisionDepartment of Military and Veterans Affairs/Southeastern Veterans Center, Dietary Services
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THE POSITIONStart a new and exciting career as a Food Service Worker 1 for the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (DMVA)! We are seeking a hardworking individual to join our food service team at the Southeastern Veterans’ Center (SEVC). Your work will help us continue to provide exceptional care for Pennsylvania’s veterans. If you enjoy working with food and want to make the days of our veterans even brighter, then this is the perfect position for you! Watch this video (https://www.flickr.com/photos/panationalguard/40381884892/in/album-72157689769595704/) to see how you can make a difference caring for Pennsylvania's veterans working for the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs. Come join the DMVA team, apply today! DESCRIPTION OF WORKAs a Food Service Worker 1, you will perform routine work in the preparation of meals and the sanitation of food preparation and serving areas of the SEVC. Your food preparation duties will include preparing and plating food items as directed, bagging items as necessary, preparing beverages, and loading and transporting food carts. Your food service duties will include setting up serving carts, reading and interpreting color coding for special diets, setting up serving lines, and delivering trays to residents. You will also clean and sanitize dishes, trays, countertops, and other food service items and preparation areas. You can expect to use equipment such as mixers, dicers, slicers, knives, and grinders. Additionally, you will attend trainings and in-service education to remain current with food service regulations. Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description (https://careers.employment.pa.gov/pd/PDNEOGOV.asp?p=50605532) . Work Schedule and Additional Information:
Part-time employment, 40 hours biweekly
Work hours are 1st shift: 6:00 AM to 2:30 PM, rotating days and weekends, with 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.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITYQUALIFICATIONS Additional Requirements:
You must be able to perform essential job functions.
Preferred Qualifications (not required):
Previous food service worker experience preferred.
Legal Requirements:
A conditional offer of employment may require satisfactory completion of a medical examination and 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 willnotbe 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%20Info/Pages/default.aspx and click the Veterans’ Preference tab or contact us at ra-cs-vetpreference@pa.gov .
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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.
Learn more about our Total Rewards by watching this shortvideo (https://www.youtube.com/embed/HtcSRnndflc?rel=0) !Health & WellnessWe offer multiple health plans so our employees can choose what works best for themselves and their families. Our comprehensive benefits package includes health coverage, vision, dental, and wellness programs.Compensation & Financial PlanningWe invest in our employees by providing competitive wages and encouraging financial wellness by offering multiple ways to save money and ensure peace of mind including multiple retirement and investment plan options. Work/Life BalanceWe know there’s more to life than just work! Our generous paid leave benefits include paid vacation, paid sick leave, eight weeks of paid parental leave, military leave, and paid time off for most major U.S. holidays, as well as flexible work schedules and work-from-home opportunities. Values and CultureWe believe in the work we do and provide continual opportunities for our employees to grow and contribute to the greater good. As one of the largest employers in the state, we provide opportunities for internal mobility, professional development, and the opportunity to give back by participating in workplace charitable giving.Employee PerksSometimes, it is the little “extras” that make a big difference. Our employees receive special employee-only discounts and rates on a variety of services and memberships.For more information on all of these Total Rewards benefits, please visitwww.employment.pa.gov and click on the benefits box.Eligibility rules apply.01 Preferred Criteria: Do you possess any previous food service work experience?
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AgencyCommonwealth of PennsylvaniaAddress613 North StreetHarrisburg, Pennsylvania, 17120Websitehttp://www.employment.pa.gov
