THE POSITION

If you enjoy working with food and people, we've got the job for you! The Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (DMVA), Hollidaysburg Veterans Home, is looking for staff to provide food service work in our long-term care facility that serves our veterans and their spouses.

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DESCRIPTION OF WORK

In this position, you will perform a variety of food service, food preparation, and sanitation tasks in the dietary operation at the home. Duties include cleaning and sanitizing equipment and kitchen items such as utensils, dishes, pots, pans, and work surfaces; cleaning and sanitizing tables and floors in the kitchen and dining areas; preparing and serving simple food and drink items; measuring portions, preparing, and transporting trays, carts and nourishment; and using equipment such as mixers, dicers, slicers, knives, grinders. You will also assist with food and table preparation as well as decorating for special holiday functions.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Part time employment, 20 hours per week
• Work hours are to be determined. Your schedule will include rotating shifts and days off, with 30-minute lunch.
  • 6:00 AM – 2:30 PM
  • 12:00 PM - 8:30 PM
  • 4:30 PM - 8:30 PM
• 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
Preferred Qualifications (not required):

• Previous food service worker experience
• 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; preparing sandwiches, assembling salads, and serving portions including desserts; preparing and serving hot and cold beverages; cleaning and sanitizing equipment, utensils, dishes, pots, pans, and work surfaces, selective menu, food cart set-up, reading meal/tray or tags, tray assembly/working on a tray line, unloading food delivery trucks; and transporting food supplies to and from freezers, refrigerators and storeroom
• Experience working in areas such as assisted living/long-term care facilities, interacting with patients/residents/customers while serving food or cleaning in a dining room

Additional Requirements:

• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

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 [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, eight 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.

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