Cook 1 (Norristown State Hospital)

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Cook 1 to join their team at Norristown State Hospital. This rewarding role involves preparing meals for patients, ensuring food quality, and adhering to sanitary guidelines. If you have a passion for culinary arts and want to make a positive impact on the lives of others, this is the perfect opportunity for you. You'll work in a supportive environment, where your skills will contribute to the well-being of those in care. Join a team that values your contributions and offers a fulfilling public service career!

Benefits

Free parking

Qualifications

• Experience in cooking or quantity food preparation is essential.
• Ability to perform essential job functions is required.

Responsibilities

• Perform specialized cooking tasks for 400 patients.
• Inspect food, operate kitchen equipment, and maintain temperature controls.

Skills

Culinary experience

Large quantity food preparation

Sanitary guidelines

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Kitchen equipment

Job description

Do you have culinary experience? Are you skilled in large quantity food preparation? The Department of Human Services (DHS), Norristown State Hospital is seeking a reliable Cook 1. If you want an opportunity to utilize your training in food service while having a positive impact on the lives of our patients, we have the job for you! Apply today and take the first step towards your rewarding public service career!

As a Cook 1, you will perform specialized cooking tasks and food production services for 400 patients at the Norristown State Hospital. You will assign food production tasks, inspect food, operate kitchen equipment, and maintain food temperature controls. You will follow standard recipes, work as a tray runner, and attend cooking classes. This role requires the ability to efficiently prepare regular meals, special meals, and follow sanitary guidelines while providing our patients with reliable food service.

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 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM, with a 30-minute lunch. You will work every other weekend and holidays as assigned, with rotating days off. Your schedule may change based on operational needs.
• Overtime as needed
• Free parking
• 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

Desirable Preparation for Work:

• Experience in cooking or quantity food preparation; or
• Any equivalent combination of experience and/or training.

Other Requirements:

• You must meet the PA residency requirement.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Legal Requirements:

• You must pass a background investigation.
• 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.

In accordance with the seniority provisions of the applicable collective bargaining agreement, this position was previously posted for seniority candidates. Since there were no seniority candidates, it is now open to all applicants.

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 [e-mail].

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.