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THE POSITIONThe Cook 1 position at the Delaware Valley Veterans' Home gives you the chance to support residents through wholesome, well-prepared meals. This role allows you to work in a team that values quality, safety, and service. You help create a positive dining experience while growing your skills in a busy kitchen. Join a workplace where your efforts bring comfort and satisfaction to the people you serve.Click here to learn more about the Pennsylvania Department of Military and Veterans Affairs.DESCRIPTION OF WORKThis position supports safe and sanitary food preparation by assisting with daily cooking tasks and kitchen operations. It ensures that meals are prepared properly and that food areas remain clean and well organized. As a Cook 1, you will perform the following duties:* Food Preparation: Prepare cooked meats, vegetables, soups, casseroles, sauces, and baked items for regular and therapeutic diets* Equipment Operation: Use kitchen equipment such as ovens, fryers, kettles, mixers, and grills, and report malfunctions to supervisors* Sanitation Duties: Clean and sanitize utensils, work areas, floors, and equipment used in food preparation and meal service* Recipe Management: Weigh, measure, package, and label ingredients, and assist in developing and testing new recipes* Inventory Control: Record food and supply usage, prepare requisitions, and assist with receiving and inspecting deliveries* Staff Coordination: Assign, review, and assist with routine food production tasks, and help train new cooksInterested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.Work Schedule and Additional Information:* Full-time employment (8.0 hours per day; 40 hours per week)* Work hours are 10:30 AM to 7:00 PM (2nd shift); rotating days, weekends, and holidays; with a 30-minute lunch.* 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 & ELIGIBILITYQUALIFICATIONSDesirable Preparation For Work:* Experience in cooking or quantity food preparation; or* Any equivalent combination of experience and/or training.Additional Requirement:* You must be able to perform essential job functions.Preferred Qualifications (not required):* Education in foods, nutrition, dietetics, food service, institutional management or a related field* Previous formal baking training* Current ServSafe certification or other licenses and safety certifications* Experience as a baker in a large volume preparation operation* Experience using and converting standardized recipes* Experience mixing, proofing, and finishing yeast raised products in a large scale food service operation* Experience baking and decorating cakes and pastries* Experience in food service operations for geriatric and/or physically ill patient/resident populationsLegal 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 origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.Learn more about our Total Rewards by watching this short video!See the total value of your benefits package by exploring our benefits calculator.Health & WellnessWe 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.*Compensation & Financial PlanningWe 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.Work/Life BalanceWe 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.*Values and CultureWe 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.Employee PerksSometimes, 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.For more information on all of these Total Rewards benefits, please visit www.employment.pa.gov and click on the benefits box.* Eligibility rules apply.01You 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. Have you read and understand the above statement?* Yes* No02Preferred Qualification: What level of education do you possess in foods, nutrition, dietetics, food service, institutional management or a related field?* Master's Degree or greater* Bachelor's Degree* Associate Degree* Some course work, but no degree* Other* No education in the above mentioned fields03Preferred Qualification: Did you complete any formal baking training? If yes, please list where you have had training. If no, type N/A.04Preferred Qualification: Do you hold any current licenses and/or certifications? If yes, please attach.* Yes* No05Preferred Qualification: Are you currently certified in ServSafe or any other food safety certification? Please list all certifications or N/A if you do not have any.06Preferred Qualification: How many years of experience as a baker in a large volume preparation operation do you have?* More than 4 years* less than 4 years* Less than 3 years* Less than 2 years* Less than 1 year* No Experience07Please 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.)08Preferred Qualification: How many years of experience do you have using and converting standardized recipes?* More than 4 years* Less than 4 years* Less than 3 years* Less than 2 years* Less than 1 year* No Experience09Please provide the dates and employers where you gained experience have using and converting standardized recipes. (Type N/A if not applicable.)10Preferred Qualification: How many years of experience mixing, proofing, and finishing yeast raised products in a large scale food service operation do you have?* More than 4 years* Less than 4 years* Less than 3 years* Less than 2 years* Less than 1 year* No Experience11Please 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.)12Preferred Qualification: How many years of experience do you have baking and decorating cakes and pastries?* More than 4 years* Less than 4 years* Less than 3 years* Less than 2 years* Less than 1 year* No Experience13Please provide the dates and employers where you gained your experience baking and decorating cakes and pastries. (Type N/A if not applicable.)14Preferred Qualification: How many years of paid food service operations experience do you possess for geriatric and/or physically ill patient/resident populations?* 5 or more years* less than 5 years* Less than 4 years* Less than 3 years* Less than 2 years* Less than 1 year* No Experience15Please provide the dates and employers where you gained your food service experience in geriatric and/or physically ill patient/resident populations. (Type N/A if not applicable)Required QuestionEmployer Commonwealth of PennsylvaniaAddress 613 North StreetHarrisburg, Pennsylvania, 17120Website