THE POSITION

If you are looking for a rewarding career in the food service industry where you can make a difference in the lives of those in your community, we have a great opportunity for you! The Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (DMVA), Gino Merli Veterans' Center, is seeking a full-time Food Service Worker 1 to be a part of our team! If you enjoy working with food and people, we've got the job for you!

Watch this video 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 and apply today!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

In this position, you will prepare and serve hot and cold food items and perform cleaning duties in accordance departmental policies, and in compliance with applicable health and sanitation regulations.

Duties include assisting with food preparation for daily meals and special events; using equipment such as mixers, dicers, slicers, knives, and grinders;

cleaning and sanitizing equipment, work surfaces, and other kitchen items; measuring individuals' food portions, assembling trays, and loading as well as transporting food carts.

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, rotating days, weekends, and holidays, 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 & ELIGIBILITY

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements :

No previous experience and training required.

Additional Requirements :

You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Preferred Qualifications :

• This position is in Scranton, Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania. You must be willing and able to work in Scranton, Lackawanna County.
• Willing and able to work a full-time schedule
• Willing and able to work a full-time schedule (12 : 00 pm - 8 : 30 pm), with rotating days & weekends to be determined.
• 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 satisfactory completion of a medical examination and drug screening.
• This position comes 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).

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.

Last updated : 2024-04-23