Cook 1 - Norristown State Hospital

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking

Job summary

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is seeking a Cook 1 at Norristown State Hospital to prepare fresh meals for patients and support large-scale meal service. You will work in a team to ensure health, comfort, and quality of care, following standard recipes and safety practices.

The role requires experience in cooking or quantity food preparation, with a 40-hour work week from 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM, and rotating weekends/holidays. A medical exam and background checks apply; free parking is provided.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Meal preparation: Cook menu items by following recipes and prepare ingredients such as meats, vegetables, and eggs.
• Food production: Assign and inspect routine food tasks completed by food service workers.
• Equipment operation: Operate ovens, fryers, broilers, mixers, and other kitchen equipment safely.
• Temperature checks: Check and record food temperatures before and after blast chilling and refrigeration.
• Kitchen cleaning: Wash utensils, clean work areas, and maintain sanitation of equipment and surfaces.
• Service support: Supply food to the tray line and assist with deliveries of perishable items.

Skills

Cooking experience

Job description

Do you want to turn your passion for cooking into a fulfilling career in public service? The Cook 1 at Norristown State Hospital plays an important role in preparing fresh, well‑made meals for patients each day. This position gives you the chance to use your cooking skills in a supportive and team‑focused environment. You will help create meals that support health, comfort, and quality of care. Join a workplace where your talent and dedication make a meaningful difference!

The Cook 1 helps prepare meals, organize food production tasks, and maintain clean and safe kitchen areas. This role supports large‑scale meal service and works closely with other staff to keep operations running smoothly. As a Cook 1, you will perform the following duties:

• Meal Preparation: Cook menu items by following recipes and prepare ingredients such as meats, vegetables, and eggs
• Food Production: Assign and inspect routine food tasks completed by food service workers
• Equipment Operation: Operate ovens, fryers, broilers, mixers, and other kitchen equipment safely
• Temperature Checks: Check and record food temperatures before and after blast chilling and refrigeration
• Kitchen Cleaning: Wash utensils, clean work areas, and maintain sanitation of equipment and surfaces
• Service Support: Supply food to the tray line and assist with deliveries of perishable items

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 rotating days off and a 30‑minute lunch. You will be required to work every other weekend and holidays as assigned. This may change based on operational needs.
• Overtime as operationally necessary
• Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.
• Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non‑negotiable.
• FREE parking!
• 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. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency Guidelines.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

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.

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.

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.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html and click on Veterans.

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.

• Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam).
• Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions.
• Your score is valid for this specific posting only.
• You must provide complete and accurate information or:
  • your score may be lower than deserved.
  • you may be disqualified.
• You may only apply/test once for this posting.
• Your results will be provided via email.