Sr. Food Service Handler

New Jersey Department of Health; Morris Plains (NJ); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Deferred Compensation

Health Insurance

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Tuition Reimbursement

Flexible Spending Accounts

13 paid holidays

Vacation/Sick/Administrative leave

Telework

Alternate Work Week Program

Job summary

New Jersey Department of Health's Greystone Park Psychiatric Hospital in Morris Plains is seeking a Food Services Support worker to assist with the preparation and service of meals under supervision.

Responsibilities may include transporting prepared meals, storing food, and helping lead a small team of food service staff. A high school diploma is required and a valid NJ driver's license only if vehicle operation is needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required with ability to pass background checks.
• Driver's license only if vehicle operation is necessary for duties.

Responsibilities

• Assist with food preparation and service under supervision.
• Transport prepared meals and help store and prepare food for cooking.
• May lead a group of Food Service Workers in routine tasks.

Skills

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Applicants who Meet the Requirements

Posting expires on: 2026-12-31

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DEFINITION: Under the direction of a Cook, Head Cook, Food Service Supervisor or other supervisory officer, assists 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.

REQUIREMENTS:

LICENSE: Appointees will be required to possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than employee mobility, is necessary to perform essential duties of the position.

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

As a NJ State Department, NJDOH offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Pension
• Deferred Compensation
• Health (medical, prescription drug, dental & vision care) and Life Insurance
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
• Tuition Reimbursement*
• Flexible and Health Spending Accounts (FSA/HSA)
• 13 paid holidays
• Benefit Leave (12 vacation days, 15 sick days and 3 administrative leave days)
• Telework*+
• Alternate Work Week Program*++

*Pursuant to Department's policy, procedures, and/or guidelines.

+All Direct Patient Care and Operational Positions in the Psychiatric Hospitals are not Eligible to participate in the Telework Program.

++Programs that have 24/7 and direct care of clients will be excluded from the Alternate Work Week Program.

IMPORTANT NOTES

State as a Model Employer of People with Disabilities (SAME) SAME APPLICANTS: The SAME program applies to unclassified and non competitive titles only. If you are applying under the NJ "SAME" program, your supporting documents (Schedule A or B letter), must be submitted along with your resume by the closing date indicated above. For more information on the SAME Program visit their Website at: https://nj.gov/csc/same/overview/index.shtml , email: [e-mail] , or call CSC at 609) 292-4144, option 3.

PHEL Candidates: If you are a candidate for a position in our Public Health and Environmental Laboratories, you may be subject to pre- and /or post-employment alcohol and drug testing.

Direct Client Care: If you are a candidate for a position that involves direct client care in one of the State facilities/programs, you may be subject to pre-and/or post- employment drug testing/screening. The cost of any pre-employment testing will be at the candidate's expense. Candidates with a positive drug test result, or those who refuse to be tested and/or cooperate with the testing requirement, will not be hired.

New Jersey First Act: In accordance with N.J.S.A. 52:14-7, the "New Jersey First Act", all employees must reside in the State of New Jersey, unless exempted under the law. If you do not live in New Jersey, you have one year after you begin employment to relocate your residence to New Jersey.

Resume Note: Applicants who possess foreign degrees (degrees earned outside of the U.S.) are required to provide an evaluation indicating the U.S. equivalency prior to the closing date. Failure to do so may result in your ineligibility.

Authorization to Work: Selected candidates must be authorized to work in the Unite States according to the Department of Homeland Security, United States Citizenship and Immigration Services Regulations. The State of New Jersey does not provide sponsorships for citizenships to the United States.

Note: Newly hired employees must agree to a thorough background check that will include fingerprinting.

The New Jersey Department of Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Skill Requirements:

Skill

Skill Level

Required / Desired

Attention to detail Default Desired

Job ID JOB0002377

Number of positions 1

Job Type Special Services (Hourly)

Minimum Education requirement High School Diploma

Division Greystone Park Psychiatric Hospital

Program Food Services Support

Location

• Greystone Park Psychiatric Hospital, 59 Koch Avenue, Morris Plains, NJ 07950
• 59 Koch Avenue Greystone Park Psych Hosp, 59 Koch Avenue, Morris Plains, NJ 7950