Food Service Worker 1 - Warren State Hospital

Do you have a passion for food and enjoy interacting with others? The Department of Human Services is seeking a dynamic and enthusiastic Food Service Worker to join our dedicated dietary services team at Warren State Hospital. In this role, you will help prepare and serve appealing, nutritious meals while supporting departmental goals to maintain a safe, clean, and welcoming dining environment for consumers. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a meaningful difference, bring your expertise to a collaborative team, and grow professionally in a supportive and rewarding environment!

In this position, you will carry out a range of food service, preparation, and sanitation duties within the dietary department on a rotating basis. Responsibilities include reviewing and assembling patient meal tickets for all three daily meals and updating them as needed when changes occur. You will prepare the tray line by organizing food items, supplies, and utensils. Additional duties include assisting with food preparation, portioning, assembly, and maintaining sanitation standards. Sanitation tasks involve washing pots and pans, operating the tray-washing machine, removing waste, and cleaning food production areas. You will also prepare nourishments, supplements, bagged meals, and food for special events, and assist with the setup and service of special events as assigned.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment, 40 hours per week
• Work hours are 10:30 AM to 7:00 PM daily, with a 30-minute lunch. Your schedule will follow a rotating pattern, with days off varying by rotation. Holidays will be worked as assigned. Your schedule may change based on operational needs.
• Overtime: 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.
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

QUALIFICATIONS

• 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.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.