Food Service Worker 1

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　　Food Service Worker 1

　　Salary

　　$36,095.00 - $47,987.00 Annually

　　Location

　　Lackawanna County, PA

　　Job Type

　　Non-Civil Service Permanent Full-time

　　Job Number

　　N-2024-74569

　　Department

　　Department of Military & Veterans Affairs

　　Division

　　MV Dietry Gjmvc

　　Opening Date

　　01/24/2024

　　Closing Date

　　2/2/2024 11:59 PM Eastern

　　Job Code

　　81010

　　Position Number

　　Multiple positions may be filled from this posting.

　　Union

　　AFSCME

　　Bargaining Unit

　　N1

　　Pay Group

　　ST02

　　Bureau / Division Code

　　00134720

　　Bureau / Division

　　Gino Merli Veterans' Center / Dietary

　　Worksite Address

　　401 Penn Avenue

　　City

　　Scranton, Pennsylvania

　　Zip Code

　　18503

　　Contact Name

　　Patti Ziminskas

　　Contact Phone

　　570-961-4306

　　Contact Email

　　[email protected]

　　Description

　　Benefits

　　Questions

　　THE POSITION

　　Are you a positive and upbeat person who enjoys working with food and people? This is the job for you! The Department of Military and Veterans Affairs, Gino Merli Veterans' Center (GMVC) is searching for a hard-working and compassionate Food Service Worker 1s to provide food service work in our long-term care facility serving our veterans and their spouses. This is a rewarding job where you will go home each day knowing you were part of making our veterans day a little better by providing a good meal, a nice conversation, and a smile.

　　Watch this video (https://www.flickr.com/photos/panationalguard/40381884892/in/album-72157689769595704/) to see how you can make a difference by joining the entire team in caring for Pennsylvania's veterans by working for the GMVC, then apply today to see everything that an exciting career with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania can offer you!

　　DESCRIPTION OF WORK

　　As a Food Service Worker 1, you perform routine work in the preparation of meals and sanitation of food preparation and serving areas at the GMVC. Duties include cleaning and sanitizing equipment, utensils, dishes, pots, pans, work surfaces, and other kitchen items; preparing trays, measuring portions, serving food, and transporting trays, carts and nourishment; using 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 (https://careers.employment.pa.gov/pd/PD_NEOGOV.asp?p=50665150) .

　　Work Schedule and Additional Information:

　　Full-time employment, 8-hour work day, 40-hour work week

　　Work hours are 11:30 AM to 8:00 PM, with 30-minute lunch, rotating days and weekends.

　　Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.

　　You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Please check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

　　REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY

　　QUALIFICATIONS

　　Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

　　There are no minimum experience or training requirements for the position. Additional Requirement:

　　You must be able to perform essential job functions.

　　Preferred Qualifications (not required):

　　Previous food service worker experience.

　　Willingness to work in Scranton, Lackawanna County, PA

　　Willingness to work 11:30 AM - 8:00 PM with rotating days & weekends to be determined

　　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.

　　Experience cleaning, washing, peeling, slicing and dicing food items; using kitchen equipment such as VCM/food processor/tabletop chopper/garbage disposal; chopping, dicing and slicing meats, poultry, fish and cheeses; heating simple foods such as eggs, sandwiches, and hamburgers; preparing sandwiches, assembling salads, and serving portions including desserts; plating and serving meals from hot food cart; cleaning and sanitizing equipment, utensils, dishes, pots, pans, work surfaces and other kitchen items; transporting and assisting in loading and unloading food delivery trucks from kitchen/dining rooms; transporting food and supplies to and from freezers, refrigerators, and storeroom; selective menu, taking food orders/waitressing/dining room service; food cart/dining room serving area set up; reading meal/tray tickets or tags; tray assembly/working on a tray line; operating commercial kitchen equipment.

　　Legal Requirements:

　　A conditional offer of employment will require a medical examination and a drug screening.

　　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 willnot 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 to www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx and click the Veterans’ Preference tab or contact us at [email protected] . 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.

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　　Health & Wellness

　　We offer multiple health plans so our employees can choose what works best for themselves and their families. Our comprehensive benefits package includes health coverage, vision, dental, and wellness programs.*

　　Compensation & Financial Planning

　　We invest in our employees by providing competitive wages and encouraging financial wellness by offering multiple ways to save money and ensure peace of mind including multiple retirement and investment plan options.

　　Work/Life Balance

　　We know there’s more to life than just work! Our generous paid leave benefits include paid vacation, paid sick leave, six weeks of paid parental leave, military leave, and paid time off for most major U.S. holidays, as well as flexible work schedules and work-from-home opportunities.*

　　Values and Culture

　　We believe in the work we do and provide continual opportunities for our employees to grow and contribute to the greater good. As one of the largest employers in the state, we provide opportunities for internal mobility, professional development, and the opportunity to give back by participating in workplace charitable giving.

　　Employee Perks

　　Sometimes, it is the little “extras” that make a big difference. Our employees receive special employee-only discounts and rates on a variety of services and memberships.

　　For more information on all of these Total Rewards benefits, please visitwww.employment.pa.gov and click on the benefits box.

　　*Eligibility rules apply.

　　01

　　Preferred Qualification:You will receive further communication regarding this position, to include scheduling interviews, non-selection, etc., via email. Please check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.Have you read and understood this notice?

　　Yes

　　No

　　02

　　Preferred Qualification: This position is in Scranton, Lackawanna County, PA. Are you willing and able to work in Pittsburgh, PA?

　　Yes

　　No

　　03

　　Preferred Qualification: This is a full-time position. Are you willing and able to work a full-time schedule?

　　Yes

　　No

　　04

　　Preferred Qualification: Are you interested in working the following shift? 11:30 AM - 8:00 PM with rotating days & weekends to be determined

　　Yes

　　No

　　05

　　Preferred Qualification: How many years of food service experience do you have in an assisted living facility, nursing home, hospital, restaurant, or other food service operation?

　　3+years

　　2-less than 3 years

　　1-less than 2 years

　　Less than 1 year

　　None

　　06

　　Please list the dates and employers identified in your application where you gained your food service experience in an assisted living facility, nursing home, hospital, restaurant, or other food service operation. (If none, type N/A.)

　　07

　　Preferred Qualification: How many years of work experience do you have interacting with patients, residents, or customers while serving food/cleaning in patient/resident rooms or a dining room setting?

　　3+years

　　2-less than 3 years

　　1-less than 2 years

　　Less than 1 year

　　None

　　08

　　Preferred Qualification: How many years of work experience do you have with food safety and sanitation in a dietary department?

　　3+ years

　　2-less than 3 years

　　1-less than 2 years

　　Less than 1 year

　　None

　　09

　　Preferred Qualification: Do you have experience in the following tasks? (Please check all that apply.)

　　Cleaning, washing, peeling, slicing and dicing food items

　　Using kitchen equipment such as VCM/food processor/tabletop chopper/garbage disposal

　　Chopping, dicing and slicing meats, poultry, fish and cheeses

　　Heating simple foods such as eggs, sandwiches and hamburgers

　　Preparing sandwiches, assembling salads and serving portions including desserts

　　Plating and serving meals from hot food cart

　　Cleaning and sanitizing equipment, utensils, dishes, pots, pans, work surfaces and other kitchen items

　　Transporting and assisting in loading and unloading food delivery trucks from kitchen/dining rooms

　　Transporting food and supplies to and from freezers, refrigerators and storeroom

　　Selective menu, taking food orders/waitressing/dining room service

　　Food cart/Dining room serving area set up

　　Reading meal/tray tickets or tags

　　Tray assembly/working on a tray line

　　Operating commercial kitchen equipment

　　None

　　Required Question

　　Agency

　　Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

　　Address

　　613 North Street

　　Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, 17120

　　Website

　　http://www.employment.pa.gov