Cook 1

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!

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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.

QUALIFICATIONS

Additional Requirements:

• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

• Experience in cooking or food preparation; or any equivalent combination of experience and/or training
• Previous formal baking training
• Possess current licenses and/or certifications
• Current ServSafe certification or other 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 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.

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.