Food service worker

THE POSITION

Are you searching for a rewarding entry-level career in food service that offers professional growth? The Department of Human Services, Wernersville State Hospital is seeking full-time Food Service Workers to be a part of our dietary team.

If you enjoy working with food and people, we have an exciting job opportunity 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

As a Food Service Worker, you will prepare and serve food items, as well as perform cleaning duties in accordance with hospital and departmental policies and in compliance with applicable health and sanitation regulations.

In this position, you will prepare trays, measure portions, serve food, and transport trays and nourishment. You will also clean and sanitize equipment, utensils, dishes, pots, pans, and work surfaces.

In addition, 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
• Work hours are 1st shift (6 : 00 AM to 2 : 00 PM) and 2nd shift (11 : 00 AM to 7 : 00 PM), Sunday - Saturday, with (2) 15-minute breaks.
• Work schedule includes rotating days off and weekends and holidays as assigned.
• Overtime : As needed
• Work hours and days may change based on operational needs.
• FREE PARKING!
• Salary : In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
• Multiple positions may be filled from this posting.
• 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

Additional Requirement :

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 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 :

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 will 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 Info / 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.

Last updated : 2024-04-24