Food Service Worker (PA, Philadelphia)

Job Overview

Location

• Department of Veterans Affairs
• Snyder House
• 1425 Snyder Avenue
• Philadelphia, PA 19145

Schedule

• Monday-Friday 8:00 am - 2:30 pm.
• *May need to work Weekends and Holidays as needed
• Pay: $17.75/Hour + $4.93/Hour H&W Pay*
• *Health & Welfare Pay is offered in lieu of health insurance. If an employee enrolls in a company offered health insurance plan, they will not be eligible for the additional H&W pay.

Benefits

• Company Sponsored 401(k) – (non-match)
• Sick Leave per Federal Guidelines
• Health Insurance
• Paid Vacation (after one year of service)
• Employee Development Training Opportunities

Primary Duties

• The Food Service team’s primary duties will consist of duties such as:
• Preparing a minimum of three (3) full & boxed meals for Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner + Snacks every day (including weekends & holidays) – ensuring all meals accommodate the dietary requirements of the program residents.
• Preparing individual meals for residents with restricted or special diets, ensuring Doctor’s orders and dietician recommendations are followed.
• Facilitating the preparation of and approval of all rotating menus, serving, and cleanup of general serving/eating area in accordance with all applicable Federal, State, and local health and sanitation regulations.
• Setting up hot & cold buffet tables, serving meals, and clean-up and/or dishwashing for Breakfast, Lunch, & Dinner Service.
• Stocking and maintaining chilled serving cabinet with beverages and miscellaneous items requiring refrigeration.
• Maintaining a clean and sanitary environment and adhering to safe kitchen practices, including all relevant Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards and guidelines, to prevent injuries and accidents.
• Recording temperatures for dish machines, refrigerators, and food.
• Preparing and serving special meals for all Federal holidays.
• Other duties as required
• Professionalism: Given that our food service team will be supporting a Residential Rehabilitation Treatment Facility, team members are expected to consistently demonstrate courtesy, professionalism, and respect toward residents, staff, and visitors at all times. Resident care is a top priority, and both VA and contract personnel will be held to rigorous standards of conduct in all interactions with residents.

Job Requirements

• Food Service experience within the past 1-2 years
• Current ServSafe Food Handler Certification
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S.
• Must pass a Government Background Investigation & Fingerprinting

Physical Requirements

• Candidates must have the capability to walk, bend, crouch, push, pull, twist, turn, carry, reach above and below, and stand for long periods of time. They must also be capable of repetitive hand, wrist, and/or elbow motions, and lifting and lowering up to 50 pounds.
• EEO/Veterans