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  • Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
  • Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
  • Full Time
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Food Service Worker 1

Salary

$37,660.00 - $50,053.00 Annually

Location

Philadelphia County, PA

Job Type

Non-Civil Service Permanent Full-time

Job Number

N-2025-27484

Department

Department of Military & Veterans Affairs

Division

MV Dietry Dvh

Opening Date

06/20/2025

Closing Date

6/24/2025 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

00135180

Bureau / Division

Delaware Valley Veterans' Home

Worksite Address

2701 Southampton Road

City

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Zip Code

19154

Contact Name

Jaime Doyle

Contact Phone

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Contact Email

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DESCRIPTION

BENEFITS

QUESTIONS

THE POSITION

Do you enjoy working with food and people? Are you looking for rewarding employment that gives you the opportunity to brighten someone's day? The Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (DMVA), Delaware Valley Veterans' Home is looking for Food Service Workers. If you want to work with a positive and dedicated long-term care team that is proud to serve veterans and their spouses, then this is the job for you!

Watch this video to see how you can make a difference caring for Pennsylvania's veterans working for the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs. Come join the DMVA team, apply today!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

As a Food Service Worker, you will perform routine meal preparation and ensure the sanitation of serving areas at the Delaware Valley Veterans' Home. You will be responsible for cleaning and sanitizing equipment, utensils, dishes, pots, pans, work surfaces, and other kitchen items. You will also prepare trays, measure portions, serve food, and transport trays and carts. This position requires frequent use of common kitchen equipment, such as mixers, dicers, slicers, knives, and grinders. You will also attend training sessions and change dining area decorations for special functions and holiday themes.

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. You will work rotating days, weekends, and holidays.

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.

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.

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.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html 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.
Job ID: 482328860
Originally Posted on: 6/22/2025

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