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Food Service Worker 1

Commonwealth Of Pennsylvania
$38,411.00 - $51,054.00 Annually
dental insurance, vision insurance, parental leave, vacation time, paid time off, paid holidays, sick time, retirement plan
United States, Pennsylvania, Pittsburgh
7060 Highland Drive (Show on map)
Oct 15, 2026
Salary

$38,411.00 - $51,054.00 Annually

Location

Allegheny County, PA

Job Type

Non-Civil Service Permanent Full-time

Job Number

N-2026-59582

Department

Department of Military & Veterans Affairs

Division

MV Dietry Swvc

Opening Date

10/14/2026

Closing Date

10/18/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Code

81010

Position Number

Multiple positions may be filled from this posting.

Union

AFSCME

Bargaining Unit

N1

Pay Group

ST02

Bureau / Division Code

00134920

Bureau / Division

Department of Military and Veterans Affairs - Dietary

Worksite Address

7060 Highland Drive

City

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Zip Code

15206

Contact Name

Natalie Fewell

Contact Phone

412.665.6706

Contact Email

nfewell@pa.gov


THE POSITION

Join a team that helps support the daily well-being of our veterans. The Food Service Worker 1 role with the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs provides a chance to make a meaningful difference with every meal served. This position offers steady work, hands-on tasks, and a strong sense of purpose. If you enjoy working with food and people, we have the perfect job for you!

Click here to learn more about the Pennsylvania Department of Military and Veterans Affairs.



DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This position supports the safe preparation and delivery of meals in a veterans home while helping maintain clean and orderly food service spaces. The work ensures residents receive the proper food items and care they need. As a Food Service Worker 1, you will perform the following duties:

  • Food Preparation: Prepare and plate food items using proper portions
  • Beverage and Snack Setup: Prepare beverages and bag items as needed
  • Tray Assembly: Assemble and check trays based on special diets and computerized tickets
  • Sanitation Tasks: Clean dishes, equipment, floors, and dining areas
  • Inventory Recording: Record food use, temperatures, and meal counts
  • Holiday Support: Assist with food or table arrangements and decorations for special events

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

  • Full-time employment, 40 hours per week
  • Shift work: 6:00 AM to 2:30 PM and 11:00 PM to 7:30 PM with alternating weekends and holidays
  • 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):

  • Previous food service worker experience

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 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


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