Food Service Worker 1 - Clarks Summit State Hospital

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

The Pennsylvania Department of Human Services is seeking an enthusiastic Food Service Worker to join their Dietary Team at Clarks Summit State Hospital. You will play a key role in enhancing the dining experience through effective meal preparation, service, and a clean atmosphere for guests.

Benefits

FREE PARKING

Qualifications

• Ability to perform essential job functions.

Responsibilities

• Engage in meal preparation and service for guests.
• Assist with food preparation for dietary events as directed.
• Manage preparation of bagged meals and simple menu items.

Job description

Are you enthusiastic about food and love engaging with others? If so, a new and exciting career awaits you! The Pennsylvania Department of Human Services is actively seeking a Food Service Worker to be a part of our Dietary Team at Clarks Summit State Hospital. In this position, you will be instrumental in meal preparation and service, contributing to a safe, clean, and inviting atmosphere for our guests. If you are passionate about food and eager to enhance the dining experience for those we serve, this role is perfect for you!

You will engage in various tasks related to food service, preparation, and sanitation within the dietary operation on a rotating schedule. This includes assisting with minor food preparation and service for special dietary events as directed by the Food Service Supervisor. Additionally, you will be responsible for assembling items in the supplemental nourishment and snack area, utilizing the current patient census for distribution across all patient units. Your duties will also involve preparing simple menu items, such as broth and sandwiches, as well as managing the preparation of bagged meals when necessary.

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment
• Work hours are 10:00 AM to 6:30 PM, Sunday - Saturday, with a 30-minute lunch, every third weekend off
• Schedule may change based on operational needs
• Overtime and travel as needed
• 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

Additional Requirements:

• 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.

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).
• 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.