Reference #: 4551205 THE POSITION Are you a high energy and detail-oriented person who enjoys working with food and people? This is the job for you! The Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (DMVA), Hollidaysburg Veterans' Home is searching for a hard-working and compassionate part-time Food Service Worker 1 to provide food service work for our facility. We are looking for someone who can follow established food safety and sanitation guidelines, read, and interpret tray tickets, and maintain knowledge of special diets. This is a rewarding job where you go home each day knowing you are part of making our veterans and veteran's spouses day a little better by providing a good meal, a nice conversation, and a smile. Join us in this exciting and fast paced career with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania!

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DESCRIPTION OF WORK Our Food Service Workers work together as a team to provide a seamless flow of patient meal production and service. Food Service Worker 1s are trained in 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 nourishments; and using equipment such as mixers, dicers, slicers, knives, and grinders. We foster teamwork, open communication, and positive attitudes. Our staff takes pride in the meals we serve, and we strive to ensure resident meal satisfaction.

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

Part-time employment, Float Schedule, 20-hour work week Work hours are 6:00 AM to 2:30 PM, or 12:00 PM to 8:30 PM with 30-minute lunch; and 4:30 PM to 8:30 PM with a 15-minute break; rotating shifts and days off to be determined. 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 Requirement:

You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Preferred Qualifications (not required): 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 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. 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% 0Info/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.