Food Service Worker 1

THE POSITION

Food Service Worker 1 with the Department of Military & Veterans Affairs offers you the chance to make a daily impact by supporting the health and comfort of residents. This role lets you take pride in preparing and delivering meals that brighten someone's day. You will join a team that values reliability and positive energy. Step into a job where your work matters and helps create a welcoming dining experience.

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DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This position supports meal preparation, delivery, and sanitation to maintain a clean and efficient dining environment for residents. As a Food Service Worker 1, you will perform the following duties:

• Food Preparation: Prepare and plate food items, bag items, make beverages, and move food products between coolers and work areas
• Tray Assembly: Set up serving carts, read diet codes, assemble trays using GeriMenu tickets, and ensure tray accuracy
• Sanitation Tasks: Scrape dishes, operate dish machines, wash surfaces, clean equipment, and remove refuse
• Dining Support: Set up serving lines, deliver trays to residents, and refill common dining items
• Record Keeping: Record inventory use, temperature checks, meal counts, and assist with required documentation
• Safety Practices: Follow safety rules, report hazards, use protective equipment, and support QAPI initiatives

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

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment, 40 hours per week

• Work hours are 2nd shift (10:30 AM to 7:00 PM) with a 30-minute lunch. Rotating days and weekends

• 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):

• Willing and able to work in Philadelphia, Philadelphia, County, Pennsylvania
• Willing and able to work a full-time schedule
• Willing and able to work 10:30 AM- 7:00 PM with rotating days and weekends
• Food service experience in an assisted living facility, nursing home, hospital, restaurant, or other food service operation
• Work 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

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.

• 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.

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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 and click on the benefits box. *Eligibility rules apply.