What are the responsibilities and job description for the Food Service Worker 1 position at Commonwealth of PA?
THE POSITION
Create a positive and fulfilling environment for our nation's heroes! The Pennsylvania Department of Military and Veterans Affairs is seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Food Service Worker 1 to join our dietary staff at Hollidaysburg Veterans’ Home. By providing nourishment for our residents, you will allow us to continue providing them with the highest quality of care and service. If you enjoy working with food and people, apply today to take on this amazing opportunity!
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DESCRIPTION OF WORK
In this position, you will perform routine work in the preparation of meals and the sanitation of food preparation and serving areas. Your work will involve preparing food as directed, lifting cases of food and beverage products, and loading and transporting food carts. You will also read and interpret color coding for special diets, assemble resident trays following a menu ticket, and set up the serving line as needed. Some of your duties will include loading and operating a dish machine, cleaning dining rooms and serving areas, and cleaning and sanitizing food preparation equipment. Additionally, you will record use of food and non-food items on inventory sheets and assist in the preparation for special functions.
Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.
Work Schedule and Additional Information:
- Temporary part-time employment, 40 hours biweekly
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Work hours are decided from the below shifts:
- 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM
- 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM
- 4:30 PM to 8:30 PM
- Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.
- 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
Additional Requirements:
- You must be able to perform essential job functions.
Preferred Qualifications (not required):
- Food service experience in an assisted living facility, nursing home, hospital, restaurant, or other food service operation
- Work 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
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Experience in the following tasks:
- Cleaning, washing, peeling, slicing, and dicing food items
- Using kitchen equipment, such as VCM, food processor, tabletop chopper, or 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
- Operating commercial kitchen equipment
Legal Requirements:
- A conditional offer of employment will require a medical examination.
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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.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html and click on Veterans.
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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