Food Service Worker 1 - Wernersville State Hospital

If you have a passion for food and enjoy connecting with others, an exciting opportunity is available for you! The Pennsylvania Department of Human Services is looking for a Food Service Worker to join our Dietary Team at Wernersville State Hospital. In this role, you will play a key part in meal preparation and service, helping to create a safe, clean, and welcoming environment for our guests. If you are dedicated to enhancing the dining experience for those we serve, this position is an excellent fit for you!

In this position, you will be responsible for preparing and serving food items while also carrying out cleaning tasks in line with hospital and departmental guidelines, as well as adhering to relevant health and sanitation standards. Your responsibilities will include sanitizing equipment, utensils, dishes, and kitchen surfaces; preparing food trays, measuring portions, serving meals, and transporting trays and carts; and operating various kitchen equipment such as mixers, slicers, and grinders.

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 6:00 AM to 2:00 PM, or 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM, with 2 paid 15 minute breaks. Rotating weekends and holidays off
• Overtime as needed
• Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.
• Salary: Selected candidates who are new to employment with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin employment at the starting annual salary of $37,660 (before taxes).
• 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 submission of criminal history reports. See hiring agency contact information.
• You must pass a background investigation.
• A conditional offer of employment will require a medical examination.

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.