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Cook 1

Salary

$41,770.00 - $57,772.00 Annually

Location

Allegheny County, PA

Job Type

Non-Civil Service Permanent Full-time

Job Number

N-2026-56559

Department

Department of Military & Veterans Affairs

Division

MV Dietry Swvc

Opening Date

08/20/2026

Closing Date

8/24/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Code

81150

Position Number

00268861

Union

AFSCME

Bargaining Unit

N1

Pay Group

ST03

Bureau / Division Code

00134920

Bureau / Division

Southwestern Veterans' Center/Dietary

Worksite Address

7060 Highland Drive

City

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Zip Code

15206

Contact Name

Natalie Fewell

Contact Phone

412.665.6706

Contact Email

nfewell@pa.gov

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THE POSITION
Do you want to help create meals that bring comfort and care to veterans every day? As a Cook 1 with the Southwestern Veterans' Center, you will help create nutritious and enjoyable meals for the residents who rely on your skill and dedication. This position gives you the opportunity to work with a wide variety of ingredients and cooking equipment in a supportive environment. You will help ensure meals are prepared safely, efficiently, and to high standards. Put your culinary talents to work where every meal makes a meaningful difference!Click here to learn more about the Pennsylvania Department of Military and Veterans Affairs.
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
This role focuses on preparing meals for residents while maintaining a clean, safe, and organized kitchen environment. The position also includes operating cooking equipment, managing inventory, and supporting the daily workflow of the food service team. As a Cook 1, you will perform the following duties:Equipment Operation: Use ovens, fryers, mixers, skillets, and other kitchen equipment in accordance with safety guidelines and established kitchen workflowsFood Preparation: Prepare meats, vegetables, soups, and desserts for regular and therapeutic dietsSanitation Tasks: Clean utensils, equipment, floors, and work areas to maintain a sanitary kitchenInventory Management: Record food and supply usage and assist with requisitions and inspectionsRecipe Handling: Measure, package, and label ingredients and help test new recipesTeam Coordination: Guide Food Service Workers and assist in training new CooksInterested 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 weekWork hours are 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM, rotating weekends and holidays, with a 30-minute lunch.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
QUALIFICATIONSDesirable Preparation For Work:Experience in cooking or quantity food preparation; orAny equivalent combination of experience and/or training.Additional Requirements:You must have experience or training in cooking or quantity food preparation. You must be able to perform essential job functions.Legal Requirements:A con