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Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Cook 1 in Scranton, Pennsylvania
Reference #: 4612345 THE POSITION Are you enthusiastic about cooking and looking to forge a career in the food service sector? The Department of Military and Veterans Affairs at Gino Merli Veterans Center is on the lookout for a Cook to become part of our Dietary Department team, dedicated to delivering exceptional care to our resident Veterans and their spouses. If you love working with food and engaging with others, this opportunity is ideal for you!
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DESCRIPTION OF WORK In this position, you will engage in the preparation and cooking of various meats, vegetables, casseroles, soups, and sauces for large-scale food production, catering to both standard and therapeutic diets. You will analyze census and menu data to modify recipes as needed. It is crucial to effectively repurpose leftover food into viable products to minimize waste. Additionally, you will create special menu items for events, meetings, and banquets. Responsibilities include cleaning and sanitizing cooking utensils and equipment, as well as maintaining cleanliness in all food preparation areas. You will operate kitchen appliances such as ovens, fryers, mixers, kettles, skillets, grills, and food processors. Furthermore, you will weigh, measure, package, and label ingredients for recipes, assist in the development and testing of new recipes, prepare food in advance for the following day, and ensure proper utilization of leftover food items.
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 hour work week Work hours are 10:00 AM to 6:30 PM, with 30-minute lunch. Rotating days and weekends, will work 8 hour days 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 Desirable Preparation for Work:
Experience in cooking or quantity food preparation; or Any equivalent combination of experience and training. Preferred Qualifications (not required): Completion of education related to foods, nutrition, dietetics, food service, or institutional management Possession of licenses or certifications Experience as a cook in a large volume food preparation operation Paid experience of food service operations experience for geriatric and/or physically ill patients/residents 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. 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.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx and click the Veterans' Preference tab or contact us at ra-cs-vetpreference@pa.gov. 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.