Reference #: 4546026 THE POSITION The Department of Military and Veterans Affairs Pennsylvania Soldiers and Sailors Veterans Center is looking for someone to provide food service work in our long-term care facility serving our veterans and their spouses.

If you enjoy working with food and people, we've got the job 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/serving areas at the Pennsylvania Soldiers and Sailors Veterans Home. 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, grinders. Do not miss this rewarding opportunity to help care for Pennsylvania's veterans!

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

Part-time employment, 40 hours every 2 weeks. Work hours are first shift: 5:30 AM to 1:30 PM with at 30-minute lunch period; first week work Saturday, Sunday, Wednesday, and Friday; second week work Monday; then the schedule repeats. 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.   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 5:30 AM to 1:30 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 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 ra-cs-vetpreference@pa.gov.

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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 committ d 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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