THE POSITION

Are you a positive and upbeat person who enjoys working with food and people? This is the job for you! The Department of Military and Veterans Affairs, Pennsylvania Soldiers' and Sailors' Home (PSSH) is searching for a hard-working and compassionate full-time Food Service Worker 1 to provide food service work in our long-term care facility serving our veterans and their spouses. This is a rewarding job where you will go home each day knowing you were part of making our veterans day a little better by providing a good meal, a nice conversation, and a smile.

Watch this video to see how you can make a difference by joining the entire team in caring for Pennsylvania's veterans by working for the PSSH, then apply today to see everything that an exciting career with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania can offer you!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

As a Food Service Worker 1, you perform routine work in the preparation of meals and sanitation of food preparation and serving areas at the PSSH. Duties include cleaning and sanitizing equipment, utensils, dishes, pots, pans, work surfaces, and other kitchen items; preparing trays, measuring portions, serving food, and transporting trays, carts and nourishment; using 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, 40-hour work week
• Work hours are 10:30 AM to 7:00 PM, Tuesday to Sunday, with 30-minute lunch (Monday and Tuesday are off days).
• 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 & ELIGIBILITY

QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• There are no minimum experience and training requirements for this position.

Additional Requirement:

• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Preferred Qualifications (not required):

• Willing and able to work a full-time schedule (10:30 am - 7:00 pm), with Monday and Tuesday off) in Erie, Erie County, Pennsylvania.
• Previous food service worker experience.
• 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/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/dining rooms; transporting food and supplies to and from freezers, refrigerators, and storeroom; selective menu, taking food orders/waitressing/dining room service; food cart/dining room serving area set up; reading meal/tray tickets or tags; tray assembly/working on a tray line; operating commercial kitchen equipment.

Legal Requirements:

• A conditional offer of employment will require submission of criminal history reports. See hiring agency contact information.
• 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.

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Health & Wellness

We 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 Planning
We 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 Balance
We 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 Culture
We 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 Perks
Sometimes, 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 visit www.employment.pa.gov and click on the benefits box.

• Eligibility rules apply.