Food Service Worker 1

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania's Southeast Veterans' Center is seeking a dedicated Food Service Worker 1 to support meals and a clean, welcoming dining experience for residents who have served our country. This role emphasizes quality food service from meal preparation to sanitation, contributing to daily operations and resident well-being.

You will assist with meal preparation, tray service, inventory, record-keeping, and adherence to food safety standards.

Qualifications

• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Responsibilities

• Meal preparation: Prepare and portion food items, bag supplies, mix beverages, and move food and beverage products between storage and work areas
• Tray service: Assemble resident meal trays, follow special diet instructions, verify tray accuracy, and transport carts to serving locations
• Resident support: Deliver meals, replenish condiments and beverages, and assist with dining room food service activities
• Sanitation duties: Clean dishes, equipment, food carts, dining areas, kitchen surfaces, floors, walls, and other food service spaces
• Record keeping: Document inventory usage, monitor and record temperatures, track meal counts, and complete assigned food service records
• Safety compliance: Follow food service regulations, attend required training, use PPE, and report workplace hazards or incidents

Skills

Food service experience

Job description

Are you energized by preparing meals and creating a clean, welcoming dining experience for those who have served our country? As a Food Service Worker 1 with the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs, you will help provide quality food service that supports the comfort and well-being of residents each day at the Southeast Veterans' Center. From meal preparation to sanitation duties, your efforts will play an important role in daily operations. Put your skills to work in an environment where service and care go hand in hand.

This position supports food preparation, meal service, sanitation, and inventory activities within the Southeast Veterans' Center. Responsibilities include preparing and delivering food, maintaining clean work areas and equipment, completing records, and following food service and safety standards. As a Food Service Worker 1, you will perform the following duties:

• Meal Preparation: Prepare and portion food items, bag supplies, mix beverages, and move food and beverage products between storage and work areas
• Tray Service: Assemble resident meal trays, follow special diet instructions, verify tray accuracy, and transport carts to serving locations
• Resident Support: Deliver meals, replenish condiments and beverages, and assist with dining room food service activities
• Sanitation Duties: Clean dishes, equipment, food carts, dining areas, kitchen surfaces, floors, walls, and other food service spaces
• Record Keeping: Document inventory usage, monitor and record temperatures, track meal counts, and complete assigned food service records
• Safety Compliance: Follow food service regulations, attend required training, use personal protective equipment, and report workplace hazards or incidents

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 per day, 40 hours per week
• Work hours are 2nd shift (11:30 AM to 8:00 PM), with rotating days and weekends and 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.

QUALIFICATIONS

Additional Requirement:

• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Preferred Qualifications (not required):

• Previous food service worker experience
• Willingness and ability to work in Spring City, Chester County, Pennsylvania
• Willingness to work full-time from 11:30 AM to 8:00 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

Legal Requirements:

• A conditional offer of employment will requirea 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.

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.