Food Service Worker 1

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania • Blair County, PA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Do you want a job that lets you make a positive difference in the lives of residents every day? As a Food Service Worker 1 with the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs, you play a key part in creating a welcoming dining experience for residents. You help make daily routines run smoothly by preparing meals and assisting with food service. This role allows you to learn and develop important abilities in a supportive setting. Be part of a mission that honors the service of our veterans—apply today! Click here to learn more about the Pennsylvania Department of Military and Veterans Affairs.

Requirements

• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Nice To Haves

• Willing and able to work in Duncansville, Blair County, Pennsylvania
• Willing and able to work a part-time schedule
• Willing and able to work varied hours 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
• Cleaning, washing, peeling, slicing, and dicing food items
• Using kitchen equipment such as VCM, food processor, tabletop chopper, and garbage disposal
• Chopping, dicing, and slicing meats, poultry, fish, and cheeses
• Heating simple foods such as eggs, sandwiches, and hamburgers
• Preparing sandwiches, assembling salads, and serving portions, including desserts
• Plating and serving meals from hot food cart
• Cleaning and sanitizing equipment, utensils, dishes, pots, pans, work surfaces, and other kitchen items
• Transporting and assisting in loading and unloading food delivery trucks from kitchen and dining rooms
• Transporting food and supplies to and from freezers, refrigerators, and storeroom
• Selective menu, taking food orders, waitressing, and dining room service
• Food cart and dining room serving area set up
• Reading meal and tray tickets or tags
• Tray assembly and working on a tray line
• Operating commercial kitchen equipment

Responsibilities

• Prepare and portion food items, beverages, and snacks according to established guidelines
• Assemble resident trays based on diet requirements and GeriMenu ticket information
• Clean dishes, equipment, floors, and surfaces to maintain safe and hygienic food service areas
• Document inventory use, temperatures, meal counts, and other required information
• Assist with food or table arrangements and decorations for holiday functions

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed