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The Position

If you have a passion for food, enjoy interacting with people, and are interested in part-time work, this is an opportunity for you! The Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (DMVA), Soldiers' and Sailors' Home, is searching for an energetic and enthusiastic individual to join our talented dietary services team as a part-time Food Service Worker. You will be provided in-service education to remain current with food preparation, sanitation skills, and food service regulations. 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!

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Description of Work Food Service Workers perform routine work in the preparation of meals and sanitation of food preparation and serving areas at the Pennsylvania Soldiers' and Sailors' Veterans Home. Your responsibilities encompass cleaning and sanitizing equipment, utensils, dishes, pots, pans, work surfaces, and other kitchen items. Additionally, you will be responsible for preparing trays, measuring portions, serving food, and transporting trays, carts, and nourishment. This role also involves operating various kitchen equipment, such as mixers, dicers, slicers, knives, and grinders.

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

Work Schedule and Additional Information: Part-time employment, 8.0 hours per day, 40 hours biweekly Work hours are 2nd shift (10:30 AM to 7:00 PM), with 30-minute lunch. Your work schedule will follow a two-week cycle. During the first week, you will work on Saturday, Sunday, Monday, and Friday. In the second week, you will work on Monday only.

Hourly Rate: In some cases, the hourly rate 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 * Additional Requirements: You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Preferred Qualifications (not required): Previous food service worker experience. Willingness to work in Erie, Erie County, Pennsylvania. Willingness to work part-time. Willingness to work 10:30 AM to 7:00 PM. Food service experience in an assisted living facility, nursing home, hospital, restaurant, or other food service operation. Experience interacting with patients, residents, or customers while serving food/cleaning in patient/resident rooms or a dining room setting. Work experience with food safety and sanitation in a dietary department.

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 vetera s 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.aspx and click the Veterans' Preference tab or contact us at ra-cs-vetpreference@pa.gov.

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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.

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