Reference #: 4531259 THE POSITION If you have a passion for both food and interacting with people and are interested in starting a new and exciting career, this is the opportunity you have been looking for! The Department of Military and Veterans Affairs, Southeastern Veterans' Center is searching for energetic and enthusiastic individuals to join our talented dietary services team. As a Food Service Worker, your work will help us continue to provide exceptional care for Pennsylvania's veterans and their spouses in our long-term care facility.

If you enjoy working with food and want a chance to not only showcase your culinary skills but also to serve those who have served our country, then this is the perfect position 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, apply today!   DESCRIPTION OF WORK As a Food Service Worker 1, you will perform routine work in the preparation of meals and sanitation of food preparation and serving areas at the Southeastern Veterans' Center. Duties include cleaning and sanitizing equipment, utensils, dishes, pots, pans, work surfaces, and other kitchen items. Additional duties will include preparing trays, measuring portions, serving food, and transporting trays, carts and nourishment. You will also use equipment such as mixers, dicers, slicers, knives, grinders.

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

Work Schedule and Additional Information: Full-time employment (8.0 hours/day; 80 hours/biweekly) Work hours are 1st Shift (6:00 AM to 2:30 PM), with 30-minute lunch. Rotating days and weekends. 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

QUALIFICATIONSAdditional Requirement: You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Preferred Qualifications (not required): Previous food service worker experience preferred. Legal Requirements: A conditional offer of employment will require satisfactory completion of a medical examination and drug screening. 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 will 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.aspxand 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 dive se 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.