Food Service Worker 1 (DMVA, Pennsylvania Soldiers' and Sailors' Home Employees Only)

THE POSITION

Do you have a passion for food and enjoy connecting with people as a Food Service Worker 1 with the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (DMVA)? This role gives you the chance to support the daily routines of residents at the Pennsylvania Soldiers' and Sailors' Home through dependable meal service. You will help create a welcoming dining experience by preparing fresh foods, assisting residents, and keeping all work areas clean and organized. Join a team where your positive attitude and commitment to service brighten each day for those who served our country.

Click here to learn more about the Pennsylvania Department of Military and Veterans Affairs.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This position plays an important role in preparing meals, delivering food, and maintaining clean dining and kitchen areas for residents at the Pennsylvania Soldiers' and Sailors' Home. It supports daily food service operations that ensure residents receive safe, nutritious meals in a well-kept environment. As a Food Service Worker 1, you will perform the following duties:

• Food Preparation: Prepare fruits, vegetables, sandwiches, desserts, and special diet items for resident meals
• Meal Assembly: Set up serving lines, assemble trays, and check food items to meet individual diet requirements
• Tray Delivery: Transport food carts, deliver trays to residents, and restock items such as toast, coffee, and sugar
• Sanitation Duties: Clean dishes, dining rooms, kitchens, equipment, tables, and floors to maintain safe and sanitary conditions
• Equipment Cleaning: Wash and sanitize refrigerators, food carts, toasters, grills, and dish machines after meals
• Special Functions Support: Assist with holiday meals, decorations, and in-service activities as requested

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

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment, 10 hours per day, 40 hours per week
• Work hours are 1st shift (5:30 AM to 4:00 PM), with a 30-minute lunch. You will work a rotating schedule every two weeks as follows: Week 1 - Saturday, Sunday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday; Week 2- Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday.
• Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position. 
• 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

Organization or Location Restrictions:

• This posting is restricted to Department of Military and Veterans Affairs, Pennsylvania Soldiers' and Sailors' Home employees only. 

QUALIFICATIONS

Additional Requirement:

• 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.

This position is subject to the provisions of a collective bargaining agreement or memorandum of understanding.

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.  
• All application materials and interview responses must reflect the applicant’s own experience, qualifications, and work. Applicants may use generative AI tools for preparation purposes only. Use of AI to misrepresent or falsify information, or to assist during interviews, is not permitted. Review the Guidance for Generative AI Tools & Job Seekers for additional information.

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.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html and click on Veterans.

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.

Benefits

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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.

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

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Agency Information

EmployerCommonwealth of PennsylvaniaAddress 613 North Street

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, 17120 Website http://www.employment.pa.gov