Cook 1

THE POSITION

Are you ready for a rewarding career where you can show off your culinary skills? Do you want to prepare satisfying and nutritious meals for veterans and their spouses? The Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (DMVA), Delaware Valley Veterans' Home is seeking a Cook 1 to provide quality food service in our long-term care facility. If you enjoy working with food and people in a fast-paced kitchen environment, then we've got the job for you!

Watch this video to see how you can make a difference caring for Pennsylvania's veterans working for the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs. Come join the DMVA team, apply today!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

As a Cook 1, you will prepare food, follow recipes, and ensure safe, sanitary operations in the dietary department. You will operate kitchen equipment, check food items for quality, and cook meats, vegetables, casseroles, soups, and sauces. You will also, prepare special meals for meetings, banquets, and parties; bake desserts including cakes, pies, and cupcakes; and sanitize cooking utensils, equipment, and work surfaces used in food preparation. This role requires the ability to assign, coordinate, review routine food production tasks to determine the most efficient methods of preparation. In addition, you will complete inventory sheets, requisition cooking ingredients and supplies, and develop and test new recipes.

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 2nd shift (10 : 30 AM to 7 : 00 PM), with a 30-minute lunch. You will work rotating days, 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 :

Preferred Qualification (not required) :

Legal Requirements :

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 :

Veterans :

Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS) :

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.