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-2026-58705 Department Department of Military & Veterans Affairs Division MV Dietry Sevc Opening Date 09/22/2026 Closing Date 9/26/2026 11:59 PM Eastern Job Code 81010 Position Number Multiple positions may be filled from this posting. 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 THE POSITION Do you want to contribute to a setting where dependable service helps brighten each daily routine? The Food Service Worker 1 position with the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs contributes to smooth and efficient dining operations for residents. This role supports a positive environment by helping prepare, portion, and serve meals. It enhances daily routines that bring comfort and stability to the Southeastern Veterans' Center. Join our team and turn your passion into purpose by supporting the health and well-being of the heroes who served our country! Click here to learn more about the Pennsylvania Department of Military and Veterans Affairs. DESCRIPTION OF WORK This position assists with preparing food items, serving meals, and maintaining clean and safe food service areas. It supports dependable meal delivery and contributes to a well-organized dining environment. As a Food Service Worker 1, you will perform the following duties: Meal Preparation: Prepare and portion food items, assemble trays, interpret special diet needs, and ensure accuracy of meal orders Tray Assembly: Set up serving carts, place food items on trays, transport carts, and deliver meals to assigned residents Sanitation Duties: Clean dishes, equipment, floors, furniture, and food preparation areas while maintaining sanitary conditions Equipment Handling: Operate dish machines, restock items, clean appliances, and remove refuse to designated dumpsters Record Keeping: Document inventory use, record all refrigerator temperatures, track meal counts, and assist with required forms Safety Compliance: Follow established safety rules, report hazards, and complete required training Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description . Work Schedule and Additional Information: Full-time employment (8 hours per day; 80 hours biweekly) Work hours are 11:30 AM to 8:00 PM (2nd shift), rotating days and weekends, with a 30-minute lunch. 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 Requirement: You must be able to perform essential job functions. Preferred Qualifications (not required): Previous food service worker experience Willingness to work in Spring City, Chester County, Pennsylvania Willingness to work full-time from 11:30 AM to 8:00 PM with rotating days and weekends to be determined Food service experience in an assisted living facility, nursing home, hospital, restaurant, or other food service operation 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.