Food Service Worker 1

Davita Inc.; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

The Department of Military and Veterans Affairs is seeking part-time Food Service Workers at the Southwestern Veterans' Center. This role involves routine meal preparation and cleaning responsibilities to serve veterans effectively. Candidates must be able to perform essential functions; previous food service experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Must be able to perform essential job functions.
• Preferred: Previous food service worker experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine meal preparation and ensure sanitation of serving areas.
• Clean and sanitize kitchen equipment, utensils, and work surfaces.
• Prepare trays, measure portions, serve food, and transport trays.

Skills

Ability to perform essential job functions

Job description

THE POSITION

Are you looking for rewarding part-time employment that gives you the opportunity to brighten someone's day? Do you enjoy working with food and people? The Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (DMVA), Southwestern Veterans' Center, is looking for Food Service Workers. If you want to work with a positive and dedicated long-term care team that is proud to serve veterans and their spouses, then this is the job 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, you will perform routine meal preparation and ensure the sanitation of serving areas at the Southwestern Veterans' Center. You will be responsible for cleaning and sanitizing equipment, utensils, dishes, pots, pans, work surfaces, and other kitchen items. You will also prepare trays, measure portions, serve food, and transport trays and carts. This position requires frequent use of common kitchen equipment, such as mixers, dicers, slicers, knives, and grinders.

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

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Part-time employment, 20 hours per week
• Work hours are 6:00 AM to 2:30 PM (1st shift), with a 30-minute lunch.
• Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.
• 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 Requirements:

• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Preferred Qualification (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.

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 [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.