Cook 1

Begin a rewarding career and impact the lives of Pennsylvania's veterans! The Gino J. Merli Veterans' Center is seeking a reliable and hardworking Cook 1 to join our food services team. Your work in this role will provide necessary sustenance to residents and help us continue to provide superior care to our resident veterans and their spouses. If you have experience with large volume food preparation and want to make a difference in the lives of American heroes, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

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As a Cook 1, you will perform specialized cooking tasks at Gino J. Merli Veterans' Center. Your duties will include operating kitchen equipment, reporting any equipment malfunctions, and cleaning and sanitizing cooking utensils and equipment. In this position, you will maintain recipe files, measure and label ingredients and assist in developing and testing new recipes. You can expect to prepare cooked meals for regular and therapeutic diets, and check food items throughout the cooking process to ensure quality. Additionally, you will prepare food for special meals and parties, assist in the training of new cooks, and process advance food preparation for the next day.

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
• Work hours are 10:00 AM to 6:30 PM, with a 30-minute lunch. You will work a rotating schedule, including weekends.
• 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.

QUALIFICATIONS

Desirable Preparation for Work:

• Experience in cooking or quantity food preparation; or
• Any equivalent combination of experience and training

Additional Requirements:

• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Preferred Qualifications (not required):

• Prior education in foods, nutrition, dietetics, food service, institutional management or a related field
• Current licenses or certification in food service or safety
• Experience as a cook in a large volume food preparation operation
• Paid food service operations experience for geriatric and/or physically ill patient/resident populations

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).
• If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
• 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.

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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.