Food Service Worker 1 - Lackawanna County, PA, United States - Commonwealth of PA

Commonwealth of PA
Commonwealth of PA
Verified Company
Lackawanna County, PA, United States

1 month ago

Mark Lane

Posted by:

Mark Lane

beBee recruiter
Description

THE POSITION:

If you are looking for a rewarding career in the food service industry where you can make a difference in the lives of those in your community, we have a great opportunity for you The Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (DMVA), Gino Merli Veterans' Center, is seeking a full-time Food Service Worker 1 to be a part of our team If you enjoy working with food and people, we've got the job for you


DESCRIPTION OF WORK:


In this position, you will prepare and serve hot and cold food items and perform cleaning duties in accordance departmental policies, and in compliance with applicable health and sanitation regulations.

Duties include assisting with food preparation for daily meals and special events; using equipment such as mixers, dicers, slicers, knives, and grinders; cleaning and sanitizing equipment, work surfaces, and other kitchen items; measuring individuals' food portions, assembling trays, and loading as well as transporting food carts.

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


Work Schedule and Additional Information:


  • Fulltime employment, 40 hours per week
  • Work hours are 12:00 PM to 8:30 PM, rotating days, weekends, and holidays, with 30minute lunch.
-
Salary:_ _**In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.


REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY:


QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:


  • No previous experience and training required.

Additional Requirements:


  • You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Preferred Qualifications:


  • This position is in Scranton, Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania. You must be willing and able to work in Scranton, Lackawanna County.
  • Willing and able to work a fulltime schedule
  • Willing and able to work a fulltime schedule
(12:00 pm - 8:30 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 satisfactory completion of a medical examination and drug screening.
  • This position comes 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:

***
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.

Learn more about our Total Rewards by watching this short video


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 g
More jobs from Commonwealth of PA
See all jobs of Commonwealth of PA