Cook 2

Reference #: THE POSITION Utilize your cooking skills to create nutritious meals for our highly esteemed veterans! The Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (DMVA) is seeking a talented cook to serve residents of the Southeastern Veterans' Center (SEVC). We strive to provide high-quality care to the veterans and their spouses who call our facility home. If you would like to use your culinary expertise to support our mission, we want to talk to you! Watch this video to see how you can make a difference caring for Pennsylvania's veterans working for DMVA. Apply today to join our exceptional dietary team! DESCRIPTION OF WORK As a Cook 2, you will be responsible for preparing meals and snacks for SEVC residents. This includes developing and adjusting recipes to ensure the highest quality of service. You will need to order ingredients and supplies based on estimated food production needs. You will also be responsible for maintaining kitchen equipment and ensuring cleanliness of food production areas. Additionally, you will utilize strong leadership skills to function as a lead worker over lower-level cooks and food service workers. Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in theposition description. Work Schedule and Additional Information: Full-time employment (40 hours per week) You will work a flexible schedule on the following shifts. All shifts include a 30-minute lunch. 6:00 AM - 2:30 PM 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM 10:00 AM - 6:30 PM You will have rotating days off, including every other weekend. 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 as a cook in a large volume food preparation operation; or Any equivalent combination of experience and/or training. Additional Requirements: You must be able to perform essential job functions. 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. In accordance with the seniority provisions of the applicable collective bargaining agreement, this position was previously posted for seniority candidates. Since there were no seniority candidates, it is now open to all applicants. 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 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 Comm nwealth 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.

Created: 2024-10-23