Food Service Worker 1

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; McCandless (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 29,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is seeking a Food Service Worker 1 to support the daily well-being of our veterans. This on-site role at the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs involves preparing meals, assembling trays, and maintaining clean service spaces to ensure residents receive proper food and care.

Shifts run 6:00 AM–2:30 PM or 11:00 PM–7:30 PM with alternating weekends and holidays. Prior food service experience is preferred, and a background check will be required.

Qualifications

• Experience in food service preferred.
• Able to perform essential job functions.
• Criminal history background checks required (PA State Police, FBI).

Responsibilities

• Prepare and plate food items using proper portions.
• Set up beverages and bag items as needed.
• Assemble and check trays based on special diets and tickets.
• Sanitize dishes, equipment, floors and dining areas.
• Record food use, temperatures and meal counts.
• Assist with food or table arrangements for special events.

Skills

Food service

Job description

Join a team that helps support the daily well-being of our veterans. The Food Service Worker 1 role with the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs provides a chance to make a meaningful difference with every meal served. This position offers steady work, hands-on tasks, and a strong sense of purpose. If you enjoy working with food and people, we have the perfect job for you! Click here to learn more about the Pennsylvania Department of Military and Veterans Affairs.

This position supports the safe preparation and delivery of meals in a veterans home while helping maintain clean and orderly food service spaces. The work ensures residents receive the proper food items and care they need. As a Food Service Worker 1, you will perform the following duties:

• Food Preparation: Prepare and plate food items using proper portions
• Beverage and Snack Setup: Prepare beverages and bag items as needed
• Tray Assembly: Assemble and check trays based on special diets and computerized tickets
• Sanitation Tasks: Clean dishes, equipment, floors, and dining areas
• Inventory Recording: Record food use, temperatures, and meal counts
• Holiday Support: Assist with food or table arrangements and decorations for special events

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
• Shift work: 6:00 AM to 2:30 PM and 11:00 PM to 7:30 PM with alternating weekends and holidays
• 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.

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.

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