Position Description

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
POSITION DESCRIPTION FOR JOB POSTING
Position Number: 50323942	Description Activated On: 3/17/2026 10:51:22 AM

Position Purpose: Describe the primary purpose of this position and how it contributes to the organization’s objectives. Example: Provides clerical and office support within the Division to ensure its operations are conducted efficiently and effectively.

Performs routine work in the preparation of meals and sanitation of food preparation/serving areas at a Department of Military and Veterans Affairs veterans home.

Description of Duties: Describe in detail the duties and responsibilities assigned to this position. Descriptions should include the major end result of the task. Example: Types correspondence, reports, and other various documents from handwritten drafts for review and signature of the supervisor.

FOOD PREPARATION:

Prepare and plate food items as directed using proper portions.

Bag items as necessary.

Prepare beverages for nourishments and meals.

Lift cases of food and beverage products from coolers to work areas and back to coolers.

Load, transport and unload food carts at required area snacks, nourishments and beverages; obtain signatures as required.

FOOD SERVICE:

Set up serving carts for tray assembly and assist in setting up plates and place food items on trays.

Read and interpret color codings for special diets.

Call out diet orders and special GeriMenu ticket information for tray assembly.

Assemble resident trays following GeriMenu ticket.

Check trays to meet needs of individual diets and ensure tray accuracy.

Transport tray carts to and from serving areas.

Set up serving line in domiciliary dining room and plate food items as needed.

Deliver trays to residents as assigned.

Refill toast, coffee, condiments, etc. as required.

SANITATION:

Scrape dishes and silverware from trays on

Decision Making: Describe the types of decisions made by the incumbent of this position and the types of decisions referred to others. Identify the problems or issues that can be resolved at the level of this position, versus those that must be referred to the supervisor. Example: In response to a customer inquiry, this work involves researching the status of an activity and preparing a formal response for the supervisor’s signature.

Identify and resolve issues in accordance with established policy and procedures.

Requirements Profile: Identify any specific experience or requirements, such as a licensure, registration, or certification, which may be necessary to perform the functions of the position. Position-specific requirements should be consistent with a Special Requirement or other criteria identified in the classification specification covering this position. Example: Experience using Java; Professional Engineer License

Experience:

Licenses, registrations, or certifications:

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Essential Functions: Provide a list of essential functions for this position. Example: Transports boxes weighing up to 60 pounds.

1.	Stand, stoop, push, pull, reach, lift, bend, kneel, twist, walk, and grasp
2.	Stand for long periods of time and work on slippery surfaces
3.	Perform repetitive physical movements. Mop, scrub, sweep, and empty waste receptacles
4.	Clean and sanitize equipment, utensils, dishes, pots, pans, work surfaces, and other kitchen items
5.	Regularly use solvents, chemicals and personal protective equipment such as gloves
6.	Use personal protective equipment and follow safety practices
7.	Use equipment such as mixers, dicers, slicers, knives, grinders, etc.
8.	Prepare trays, measure portions, serve food, transport trays, carts and nourishments
9.	Lift, carry, and move heavy items with or without assistance
10.	Follow direction and communicate effectively verbally and in writing