Food Service Worker 1

Salary

$38,411.00 - $51,054.00 Annually

Location

Chester County, PA

Job Type

Non-Civil Service Permanent Full-time

Job Number

N-2026-54239

Department

Department of Military & Veterans Affairs

Division

MV Dietry Sevc

Opening Date

07/20/2026

Closing Date

7/24/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Code

81010

Position Number

00037815

Union

AFSCME

Bargaining Unit

N1

Pay Group

ST02

Bureau / Division Code

00134520

Bureau / Division

Southeastern Veterans' Center / Dietary

Worksite Address

1 Veterans Drive

City

Spring City, Pennsylvania

Zip Code

19475

Contact Name

Desiree Cortes

Contact Email

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THE POSITION

The Food Service Worker 1 with the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (DMVA) at the Southeastern Veterans' Center (SEVC) plays a key part in supporting daily meal service for residents. This position gives you the chance to build valuable skills in food preparation, service, and teamwork. You will join a dependable group that values quality and care in every task. Your efforts help create a positive dining experience for the veterans and their spouses who call the center home.

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

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This position performs routine work in preparing meals and maintaining sanitation in food preparation and serving areas. The role supports daily dining operations through careful service, clean-up, and record keeping. As a Food Service Worker 1, you will perform the following duties:

• Meal Preparation: Prepare and plate food items using proper portions and assist with beverages and bagged items
• Cart Transport: Load, move, and unload food carts for snacks, nourishments, and beverages
• Tray Assembly: Set up plates, read special diet codes, assemble trays, and check trays for accuracy
• Dining Support: Deliver trays, refill basic food items, and set up serving lines in dining areas
• Sanitation Tasks: Clean dishes, dining rooms, equipment, floors, walls, and food preparation areas
• Record Keeping: Document inventory use, temperatures, meal counts, and assist with documentation

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

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment, 80 hours biweekly
• Work hours are 1st shift (6:00 AM to 2:30 PM), with a 30-minute lunch. You will work rotating days and every other weekend.
• 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

QUALIFICATIONS

Additional Requirements:

• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Preferred Qualifications (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.

In accordance with the seniority provisions of the applicable collective bargaining agreement, this position was previously posted for seniority candidates. Since there were no seniority candidates, it is now open to all applicants.

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 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.