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Food Service Worker 1

Salary

$37,660.00 - $50,053.00 Annually

Location

Lackawanna County, PA

Job Type

Non-Civil Service Permanent Full-time

Job Number

N-2025-38107

Department

Department of Military & Veterans Affairs

Division

MV Dietry Gjmvc

Opening Date

12/19/2025

Closing Date

12/23/2025 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Code

81010

Position Number

00202819

Union

AFSCME

Bargaining Unit

N1

Pay Group

ST02

Bureau / Division Code

00134720

Bureau / Division

Gino J. Merli Veterans' Center, Dietary

Worksite Address

401 Penn Avenue

City

Scranton, Pennsylvania

Zip Code

18503

Contact Name

Patti Ziminskas

Contact Phone

570.961.4306

Contact Email

[email protected]

+ Description

+ Benefits

+ Questions

THE POSITION

Do you have a passion for food and enjoy interacting with others? The Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (DMVA) is seeking a dynamic and enthusiastic Food Service Worker to join our dedicated dietary services team at the Gino Merli Veterans' Center. In this role, you will benefit from ongoing training that will enhance your skills in food preparation techniques, sanitation practices, and food service regulations. If you enjoy working with food and want to showcase your culinary talents while serving those who have bravely served our country, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

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DESCRIPTION OF WORK

Food Service Workers play a key role in meal preparation and maintaining cleanliness throughout food preparation and serving areas. Duties include thoroughly cleaning and sanitizing kitchen equipment, utensils, dishes, pots, pans, work surfaces, and other related items. Additionally, you will be responsible for assembling meal trays, accurately measuring portions, serving food, and delivering trays and nourishment to designated areas. This position also involves operating a variety of kitchen equipment, including mixers, dicers, slicers, knives, and grinders, ensuring smooth kitchen operations and high standards of food service.

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description (https://careers.employment.pa.gov/pd/PD\_NEOGOV.asp?p=00202819) .

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

+ Full-time employment, 8.0 hours per day, 40 hours per week

+ Work hours are 2nd shift (12:00 PM to 8:30 PM), 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 Qualification (not required):

+ Willingness and ability to work in Scranton, Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania

+ Willing and able to work a 12:00 PM to 8:30 PM shift, 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

+ 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 willnotbe 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.

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Health & Wellness

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 visitwww.employment.pa.gov and click on the benefits box.

*Eligibility rules apply.

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You will receive further communication regarding this position, to include scheduling interviews, non-selection, etc., via email. Please check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

Have you read and understand the above statement?

+ Yes

+ No

02

Preferred Qualification: This position is in Scranton, Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania. Are you willing and able to work in Scranton, PA?

+ Yes

+ No

03

Preferred Qualification: This is a full-time position. Are you willing and able to work a full-time schedule?

+ Yes

+ No

04

Preferred Qualification: The work hours for this job are 12:00 PM- 8:30 PM with rotating days & weekends to be determined. Are you able to work this schedule?

+ Yes

+ No

05

Preferred Qualification: How many years of food service experience do you have in an assisted living facility, nursing home, hospital, restaurant, or other food service operation?

+ 3 years or more

+ More than 2 but less than 3 years

+ More than 1 but less than 2 years

+ Less than 1 year

+ None

06

Please list the dates and employers identified in your application where you gained your food service experience in an assisted living facility, nursing home, hospital, restaurant, or other food service operation. (If none, type N/A.)

07

Preferred Qualification: How many years of work experience do you have interacting with patients, residents, or customers while serving food/cleaning in patient/resident rooms or a dining room setting?

+ 3 years or more

+ More than 2 but less than 3 years

+ More than 1 but less than 2 years

+ Less than 1 year

+ None

08

Preferred Qualification: How many years of work experience do you have with food safety and sanitation in a dietary department?

+ 3 years or more

+ More than 2 but less than 3 years

+ More than 1 but less than 2 years

+ Less than 1 year

+ None

Required Question

Employer

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

Address

613 North Street

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, 17120

Website

http://www.employment.pa.gov