Reference #: 4845314 THE POSITION If you have a passion for food, love interacting with people, and are seeking a career opportunity, this could be the perfect fit for you! The Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (DMVA) is seeking energetic and enthusiastic individuals to join our talented dietary services team as Food Service Workers at our Delaware Valley Veterans' Home. You will receive ongoing training to keep your skills current in food preparation techniques, sanitation practices, and food service regulations. If you enjoy working with food and want to showcase your culinary talents while serving those who have served our country, this position is for you!

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DESCRIPTION OF WORK Food Service Workers at the Delaware Valley Veterans' Home play a key role in meal preparation and maintaining cleanliness throughout food preparation and serving areas. Your duties include thoroughly cleaning and sanitizing kitchen equipment, utensils, dishes, pots, pans, work surfaces, and other related items. You will also be responsible for assembling meal trays, accurately measuring portions, serving food, and delivering trays and nourishment to designated areas. In addition, this role involves operating a variety of kitchen equipment, including mixers, dicers, slicers, knives, and grinders, ensuring smooth kitchen operations and high standards of food service.

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Work Schedule and Additional Information: Full-time employment, 8 hours per day, 40 hours per week Work hours are 2nd shift (10:30 AM to 7:00 PM), rotating days and weekends, with a 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 Additional Requirements: You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Preferred Qualification (not required): Previous food service work experience preferred.

Legal Requirements: You must pass a background investigation. 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%20Info/Pages/default.aspx and click the Veterans' Preference tab or contact us at ra-cs-vetpreference@pa.gov.

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The C mmonwealth 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.