Cook 1

Davita Inc.; Spring City (Chester County); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Davita Inc. as a Cook 1 at the Southeastern Veterans' Center, where your culinary skills will directly enhance the quality of life for Pennsylvania's veterans. This full-time position includes operating cooking equipment, ensuring sanitation, and preparing meals tailored to specific dietary requirements. With a supportive team environment, you have the opportunity to make a significant impact while advancing your cooking skills.

Qualifications

• Experience in cooking or quantity food preparation required.
• Ability to train new cooks is preferred.
• Must be able to perform essential job functions.

Responsibilities

• Prepare delicious and nutritious meals for the residents.
• Operate cooking equipment and maintain cleanliness.
• Train new team members and prepare for special meals.

Skills

Cooking

Food Preparation

Sanitation

Education

Experience in quantity food preparation

Job description

THE POSITION

NOTE: This posting will close on June 22, 2025 or after 25 applications are received, whichever occurs first.

Do not miss out on this amazing job opportunity as a Cook 1 at the Southeastern Veterans' Center. Not only will you have the chance to use your passion for cooking, but you will also be making a positive impact on the lives of American heroes. As part of our reliable and energetic Dietary Department, you will have the opportunity to contribute to the superior care we offer to Pennsylvania's veterans and their spouses.

Watch this video to see how you can make a difference working for the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (DMVA). Come join the DMVA team!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

As a Cook 1, you will play a vital role in ensuring that the residents receive delicious and nutritious meals. Your responsibilities will include operating cooking equipment, maintaining cleanliness and sanitation, and preparing food according to specific recipes and dietary needs. You will also have the opportunity to train new cooks, prepare food for special meals and events, and attend training to refine your food preparation skills. Your contributions will be essential in providing a high-quality dining experience for the residents of the center.

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

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment (8.0 hours per day; 40 hours per week)
• The following shifts are available: 5:30 AM to 2:00 PM and 10:00 AM to 6:30 PM, working every other weekend, with a 30-minute lunch.
• 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.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY

QUALIFICATIONS

Desirable Preparation for Work:

• Experience in cooking or quantity food preparation; or
• Any equivalent combination of experience and/or training.

Additional Requirement:

• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Preferred Qualifications (not required):

• Experience as a cook in a large volume food preparation operation; or
• Any equivalent combination of experience and/or training.

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 towww.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx and click the Veterans' Preference tab or contact us at [e-mail].

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.