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Cook 1

Salary

$40,059.00 - $55,394.00 Annually

Location

Erie County, PA

Job Type

Non-Civil Service Permanent Full-time

Job Number

N-2025-26069

Department

Department of Military & Veterans Affairs

Division

MV Dietry Soldiers Sailors

Opening Date

05/28/2025

Closing Date

6/6/2025 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Code

81150

Position Number

00264601

Union

AFSCME

Bargaining Unit

N1

Pay Group

ST03

Bureau / Division Code

00134120

Bureau / Division

Pennsylvania Soldiers' and Sailors' Home

Worksite Address

560 East 3rd Street

City

Erie, Pennsylvania

Zip Code

16507

Contact Name

Vanity Lomax

Contact Phone

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Contact Email

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DESCRIPTION

BENEFITS

QUESTIONS

THE POSITION

If you have a passion for cooking and want to make a difference in the lives of American heroes, then this job opportunity is perfect for you. As a Cook 1 at the Pennsylvania Soldiers' and Sailors' Home, you will have the chance to impact the lives of Pennsylvania's veterans and their spouses by providing them with necessary nourishment and contributing to the superior care we offer. Apply today and join our reliable and energetic Dietary Department!

Watch this video to see how you can make a difference working for the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (DMVA). Come join the DMVA team!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

As a Cook 1 at the Pennsylvania Soldiers' and Sailors' Home, you will play a vital role in ensuring that the residents receive delicious and nutritious meals. Your responsibilities will include operating cooking equipment, maintaining cleanliness and sanitation, and preparing food according to specific recipes and dietary needs. You will also have the opportunity to train new cooks, prepare food for special meals and events, and attend training to refine your food preparation skills. Your contributions will be essential in providing a high-quality dining experience for the residents of the home.

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 as follows, Wednesday - Sunday, with a 30-minute lunch:

Week 1: 5:15 AM to 1:15 PM

Week 2: 10:00 AM to 6:30 PM

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

Desirable Preparation for Work:

Experience in cooking or quantity food preparation; or

Any equivalent combination of experience and/or training.

Additional Requirement:

You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Preferred Qualification (not required):

Experience in cooking or food preparation; or

Any equivalent combination of experience and/or training.

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).

If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.

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.

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.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx and click the Veterans' Preference tab or contact us at ....

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.