Food Service Worker 1

Are you a friendly and organized person who would like to serve American heroes? As a Food Service Worker 1 for the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (DMVA), you will make a real difference in the comfort and well-being of our veterans and their spouses. Each shift brings opportunities to support a caring environment at Gino J. Merli Veterans' Center, where meals are served with accuracy and respect. This job offers active work that keeps you engaged throughout the day. Become part of a supportive team that values your commitment to service!

Click here to learn more about the Pennsylvania Department of Military and Veterans Affairs.

This position plays an important role in preparing meals and keeping dining areas clean. As a Food Service Worker 1, you will perform the following duties:

• Food Preparation: Prepare, portion, and plate food items to support daily meal service
• Tray Assembly: Assemble resident trays by reading special diet codes and ticket information
• Dining Support: Deliver trays, set up serving areas, and restock items throughout meal service
• Sanitation Duties: Clean dishes, equipment, tables, floors, and food preparation areas
• Equipment Care: Operate and clean dish machines, carts, refrigerators, and related tools
• Record Keeping: Document food usage, temperatures, and meal counts as required

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 2nd shift (12:00 PM to 8:30 PM), with a 30-minute lunch. You will work rotating days and weekends.
• Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.
• 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.

QUALIFICATIONS

Additional Requirements:

• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Preferred Qualifications (not required):

• Previous food service worker experience
• Willingness to work in Scranton, Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania
• Willingness to work full-time from 12:00 PM to 8:30 PM with rotating days and weekends to be determined
• 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

Legal Requirements:

• 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.

In accordance with the seniority provisions of the applicable collective bargaining agreement, this position was previously posted for seniority candidates. Since there were no seniority candidates, it is now open to all applicants.

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.
• All application materials and interview responses must reflect the applicant's own experience, qualifications, and work. Applicants may use generative AI tools for preparation purposes only. Use of AI to misrepresent or falsify information, or to assist during interviews, is not permitted. Review the Guidance for Generative AI Tools & Job Seekers for additional information.

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.