Food Service Worker 1 Wernersville State Hospital Apply
THE POSITION
If you are looking for a rewarding career in the food service industry where you can make a difference in the lives of those in your community, we have a great opportunity for you! The Department of Human Services, Wernersville State Hospital, is seeking full-time Food Service Worker 1s to be a part of our Dietary Team! If you enjoy working with food and people, we've got the job for you! The Department of Human Services provides excellent benefits, pay increases, paid leave and holidays, as well as opportunities for career advancement.
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
In this role, you will prepare and serve hot and cold food items and perform cleaning duties in accordance with hospital and departmental policies, and in compliance with applicable health and sanitation regulations. Duties include peeling, dicing and grilling food items; plating salads, desserts and fruit; setting up the serving counter and serving food to consumers; cleaning and sanitizing food preparation equipment and surfaces in the kitchen and dining areas; scraping dishes, presoaking utensils, and operating the dishwasher; and delivering snacks and drinks to our consumers' wards. Additionally, you will complete required written reports to provide food high in quality, prevent food waste, and maintain an established budget.
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 second shift: 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM, rotating days off, weekends and holidays as assigned, with two (2) 15-minute breaks.
- Overtime as needed
- Work hours and days may change based on operational need.
- 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.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY
QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:
- No previous experience and training required.
Additional Requirements:
- You must be able to perform essential job functions.
Legal Requirements:
- A conditional offer of employment will require satisfactory completion of a medical examination.
- This position comes 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 ra-cs-vetpreference@pa.gov.
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.
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We know theres more to life than just work! Our generous paid leave benefits include paid vacation, paid sick leave, six weeks of paid parental leave, military leave, and paid time off for most major U.S. holidays, as well as flexible work schedules and work-from-home opportunities.*
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