<p>THE POSITION</p> <p>Bring your experience in food service to the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (DMVA)! We are seeking a hardworking and enthusiastic Cook 1 to join our dietary staff at the Delaware Valley Veterans' Home. In this role, you will help provide our residents with delicious food and help us continue to provide superior care to Pennsylvania's veterans and their spouses. Apply today to make a difference in the lives of American heroes and start a rewarding career!</p> <p>Click here to learn more about the Pennsylvania Department of Military and Veterans Affairs.</p> <p>DESCRIPTION OF WORK</p> <p>In this position, you will assist with food preparation. Your work will involve operating kitchen equipment, cleaning and sanitizing equipment and utensils, and cleaning work surfaces. You will package and label ingredients for recipes, assist in testing and developing new recipes, and collaborate on adjustments for modified diets. Some of your duties will include preparing food items, checking food throughout the cooking process to ensure quality, and assigning tasks to the Food Service Workers. Additionally, you will manage the inventory of food supplies and assist with training new food service staff.</p> <p>Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.</p> <p>Work Schedule and Additional Information:</p> <ul> <li>Full-time employment, 40 hours per week </li><li>Work hours are 10:30 AM to 7:00 PM, rotating days and weekends, with a 30-minute lunch. You will also work holidays. </li><li>Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position. </li><li>Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable. </li><li>You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices. </li></ul> <p>REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY</p> <p>QUALIFICATIONS</p> <p>Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:</p> <ul> <li>Experience in cooking or quantity food preparation; or </li><li>Any equivalent combination of experience and/or training. </li></ul> <p>Additional Requirements:</p> <ul> <li>You must be able to perform essential job functions. </li></ul> <p>Preferred Qualifications (not required):</p> <ul> <li>Education in foods, nutrition, dietetics, food service, institutional management or a related field </li><li>Any formal baking training </li><li>ServSafe or any other food safety certification </li><li>Experience as a baker in a large volume preparation operation </li><li>Experience using and converting standardized recipes </li><li>Experience mixing, proofing, and finishing yeast raised products in a large scale food service operation </li><li>Experience baking and decorating cakes and pastries </li><li>Experience in food service operations for geriatric and/or physically ill patient/resident populations </li></ul> <p>Legal Requirements:</p> <ul> <li>A conditional offer of employment will require a medical examination. </li><li>This position falls under the provisions of the Older Adult Protective Services Act. </li><li>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. </li></ul> <p>How to Apply:</p> <ul> <li>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). </li><li>Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted. </li><li>Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position. </li><li>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. </li></ul> <p>Veterans:</p> <ul> <li>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. </li></ul> <p>Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):</p> <ul> <li>711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals). </li></ul> <p>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.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>Learn more about our Total Rewards by watching this short video!</p> <p>See the total value of your benefits package by exploring our benefits calculator.</p> <p>Health & Wellness</p> <p>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.*</p> <p>Compensation & Financial Planning</p> <p>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.</p> <p>Work/Life Balance</p> <p>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.*</p> <p>Values and Culture</p> <p>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.</p> <p>Employee Perks</p> <p>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.</p> <p>For more information on all of these Total Rewards benefits, please visit www.employment.pa.gov and click on the benefits box.</p> <ul> <li>Eligibility rules apply. </li></ul> <p>01</p> <p>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.</p> <p>Have you read and understand the above statement?</p> <ul> <li>Yes </li><li>No </li></ul> <p>02</p> <p>Preferred Qualification: What level of education do you possess in foods, nutrition, dietetics, food service, institutional management or a related field?</p> <ul> <li>Master's Degree or greater </li><li>Bachelor's Degree </li><li>Associate Degree </li><li>Some course work, but no degree </li><li>Other </li><li>No education in the above mentioned fields </li></ul> <p>03</p> <p>Preferred Qualification: Did you complete any formal baking training?</p> <ul> <li>Yes </li><li>No </li></ul> <p>04</p> <p>Preferred Qualification: If you answered "Yes" to the question above, please list the training below. If you answered "No", please type N/A.</p> <p>05</p> <p>Preferred Qualification: Do you hold any current licenses and/or certifications? If you are claiming licensing or certification, you must attach a copy of your license or certification for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. You must attach your certification prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left. You will not be able to add your certification to the application after it has been submitted.</p> <ul> <li>Yes </li><li>No </li></ul> <p>06</p> <p>Are you currently certified in ServSafe or any other food safety certification? If you are claiming certification, you must attach a copy of your certification for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. You must attach your certification prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left. You will not be able to add your certification to the application after it has been submitted.</p> <ul> <li>Yes </li><li>No </li></ul> <p>07</p> <p>Preferred Qualification: How many years of experience as a baker in a large volume preparation operation do you have?</p> <ul> <li>More than 4 years </li><li>3 but less than 4 years </li><li>2 but less than 3 years </li><li>1 but less than 2 years </li><li>Less than 1 year </li><li>No Experience </li></ul> <p>08</p> <p>Preferred Qualification: Please provide the dates and employers where you gained your experience as a baker in a large volume preparation operation. (Type N/A if not applicable.)</p> <p>09</p> <p>Preferred Qualification: How many years of experience do you have using and converting standardized recipes?</p> <ul> <li>More than 4 years </li><li>3 but less than 4 years </li><li>2 but less than 3 years </li><li>1 but less than 2 years </li><li>Less than 1 year </li><li>No Experience </li></ul> <p>10</p> <p>Preferred Qualification: Please provide the dates and employers where you gained experience have using and converting standardized recipes. (Type N/A if not applicable.)</p> <p>11</p> <p>Preferred Qualification: How many years of experience mixing, proofing, and finishing yeast raised products in a large scale food service operation do you have?</p> <ul> <li>More than 4 years </li><li>3 but less than 4 years </li><li>2 but less than 3 years </li><li>1 but less than 2 years </li><li>Less than 1 year </li><li>No Experience </li></ul> <p>12</p> <p>Preferred Qualification: Please provide the dates and employers where you gained your experience mixing, proofing, and finishing yeast raised products in a large scale food service operation. (Type N/A if not applicable.)</p> <p>13</p> <p>How many years of experience do you have baking and decorating cakes and pastries?</p> <ul> <li>More than 4 years </li><li>3 but less than 4 years </li><li>2 but less than 3 years </li><li>1 but less than 2 years </li><li>Less than 1 year </li><li>No Experience </li></ul> <p>14</p> <p>Preferred Qualification: Please provide the dates and employers where you gained your experience baking and decorating cakes and pastries. (Type N/A if not applicable.)</p> <p>15</p> <p>Preferred Qualification: How many years of paid food service operations experience do you possess for geriatric and/or physically ill patient/resident populations?</p> <ul> <li>5 or more years </li><li>4 but less than 5 years </li><li>3 but less than 4 years </li><li>2 but less than 3 years </li><li>1 but less than 2 years </li><li>Less than 1 year </li><li>No Experience </li></ul> <p>16</p> <p>Preferred Qualification: Please provide the dates and employers where you gained your food service experience in geriatric and/or physically ill patient/resident populations.</p> <p>Required Question</p> <p>Employer Commonwealth of Pennsylvania</p> <p>Address 613 North Street</p> <p>Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, 17120</p> <p>Website http://www.employment.pa.gov</p>