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Senior Food Service Handler (Per Diem)

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NJ Department of Military and Veterans Affairs

Paramus, NJ (In Person)

$39,520 Salary, Full-Time

Posted 2 days ago (Updated 2 hours ago) • Actively hiring

Expires 7/13/2026

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Job Description

Job Description:
Assist with the work involved in food preparation and service, and may take the lead in a group of Food Service Workers, patients, or inmates engaged in storing and preparing food for cooking and in serving food; transports prepared meals; does related work as required.
Civil Service Commission Requirements Experience:
One (1) year of experience in general unskilled kitchen or food service work.
Work Schedule:
05:30AM-2:00 PM; 11:00AM-7:30
PM License:
Appointee will be required to possess a driver's license valid in the State of New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than employee mobility, is necessary to perform the essential duties of the position.
Residency:
Pursuant to the "New Jersey First Act"
N.J.S.A. 52
14-7 (L. 2011, Chapter 70), newly hired public employees are required to reside in the State of New Jersey, unless exempted under the law. If you do not reside in New Jersey, you have one (1) year after you begin employment to relocate your residence to New Jersey. Authorization to
Work:
Selected candidates must be authorized to work in the United States per the Department of Homeland Security, United States Citizenship and Immigration Services regulations.
Note:
The State of New Jersey does not provide sponsorship for citizenships to the United States.
Veterans' Preference:
To qualify for New Jersey Veteran's Preference/status, you must establish Veteran's Preference through the Department of Military and Veterans' Affairs. Please submit proof of your Veteran's Preference along with your resume as indicated below. For more information, please visit https://nj.gov/military/veterans/services/civil-service/preference.
HOW TO APPLY
Submit application for employment, cover letter, resume, and other supporting documentation as a single PDF document, saving the file by your Last Name, First Name , to: ParamusHR@dmava.nj.gov or by U.
S Mail:
ATTN:
Paramus Veterans Memorial Home - HR 1 Veterans Drive Paramus, NJ 07652
Fax Number:
(201) 967-8659 Be sure to include the Job Posting # in the subject line of your email or cover letter Application forms may be obtained from the Human Resources website at: https://www.nj.gov/military/personnel/forms/employment-application.pdf or you may request via the email address provided.
Job Type:
Full-time Pay:
$19.00 per hour
Benefits:
401(k) Dental insurance Employee discount Flexible schedule Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance
Work Location:
In person