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Job description
Salary
$18.41 Hourly
Location
Blair County, PA
Job Type
Non-Civil Service Temporary Part-time
Job Number
N-
Department
Department of Military & Veterans Affairs
Division
MV Dietry Hollidaysburg
Opening Date
09/30/2026
Closing Date
10/4/ :59 PM Eastern
Job Code
81010
Position Number
Union
AFSCME
Bargaining Unit
N1
Pay Group
ST02
Bureau / Division Code
Bureau / Division
MV Dietary Hollidaysburg
Worksite Address
184 Veterans Boulevard
City
Duncansville, Pennsylvania
Zip Code
16635
Contact Name
Anna Riley
Contact Email
THE POSITION
The Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (DMVA), Hollidaysburg Veterans' Home is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Food Service Worker 1 to join our team and provide culinary services in our long-term care facility for veterans and their spouses. This role keeps daily operations running smoothly and helps create a welcoming dining atmosphere. We value the contributions and sacrifices made by military veterans and are committed to providing them with the highest quality of care and service. If you have a passion for working with people and food, then this is the perfect job opportunity for you. Join us in creating a positive and fulfilling environment for our nation's heroes!
Click here to learn more about the Pennsylvania Department of Military and Veterans Affairs.
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
This position supports daily meal preparation and service in a clean and organized environment. The work helps ensure residents receive meals that meet their dietary needs. As a Food Service Worker 1, you will perform the following duties:
Meal Preparation: Prepare food items, beverages, and nourishments using correct portions
Tray Assembly: Assemble trays according to diet requirements and GeriMenu instructions
Cart Operations: Load, transport, and unload food carts for snacks, meals, and beverages
Sanitation Tasks: Clean dishes, equipment, furniture, floors, and food preparation areas
Record Keeping: Record inventories, temperatures, meal counts, and other required information
Safety Procedures: Follow safety rules, report hazards, and use protective equipment when needed
Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description .
Work Schedule and Additional Information:
Temporary, part-time employment, 40 hours/biweeklyThis position will last up to 9 months with the possibility of being hired as a permanent part-time or full-time employee.
Work schedule will vary. Hours may be scheduled as follows:6:00 AM to 10:00 AM
11:00 AM to 3:00 PM
4:30 PM to 8:30 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
Additional Requirements:
You must be able to perform essential job functions.
Preferred Qualifications (not required):
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
Experience in the following tasks: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
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.
Who can apply
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