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Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Food Service Worker 1 - South Mountain Restoration Center in Pennsylvania
Food Service Worker 1 - South Mountain Restoration Center
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Food Service Worker 1 - South Mountain Restoration Center
Salary
$36,825.00 - $48,947.00 Annually
Location
Franklin County, PA
Job Type
Non-Civil Service Permanent Full-time
Job Number
N-2024-11085
Department
Department of Human Services
Division
HS So Mtn Rstrtn
Opening Date
11/04/2024
Closing Date
11/18/2024 11:59 PM Eastern
Job Code
81010
Position Number
Multiple positions may be filled from this posting.
Union
AFSCME
Bargaining Unit
N1
Pay Group
ST02
Bureau / Division Code
00210882
Bureau / Division
South Mountain Restoration Center
Worksite Address
10058 South Mountain Road
City
South Mountain, Pennsylvania
Zip Code
17261
Contact Name
Missy Ardinger
Contact Email
mardinger@pa.gov
Description
Benefits
Questions
THE POSITION
Do you have a passion for food and enjoy interacting with people? The Department of Human Services, South Mountain Restoration Center, is looking for energetic and enthusiastic Food Service Workers to join our dedicated food service team. In this role, you will be responsible for portioning and assembling meal trays and nourishing snacks for residents, ensuring that every meal is prepared in a clean and sanitary environment. If you enjoy working with food and want to make a positive impact on the lives of some of Pennsylvania’s most vulnerable citizens, this opportunity is perfect for you!
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
In this position, you will be responsible for storing food and supplies in residents' dining areas, including refrigeration units and storage closets. You will prepare food portions in advance for meal tray assembly and create nourishing snacks for residents in the evening and between meals. Additionally, you will assemble supplies and supplements for distribution. You will also set up the tray line with the necessary food items, trays, dishes, portioning utensils, and tray tags. Maintaining cleanliness is essential, so you will clean and sanitize kitchen equipment, utensils, and work surfaces. You will also dispose of trash and soiled linens appropriately and transport tray trucks, food items, snacks, and supplies to and from the dietary building.
Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description (https://careers.employment.pa.gov/pd/PD_NEOGOV.asp?p=00008964) .
Work Schedule and Additional Information:
Full-time employment
Work hours are 10:30 AM to 7:00 PM, with a 30-minute flex lunch.
Rotating on and off duty days, including weekends and holidays.
Overtime may be required as needed.
May change based on operational needs.
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
Additional Requirement:
You must be able to perform essential job functions.
Preferred Qualifications (not required):
Willingness to work in South Mountain, Franklin County, Pennsylvania.
Previous food service worker experience.
Knowledge of food safety and sanitation requirements in dietary department/food service operation.
Experience cleaning, washing, peeling, slicing, and dicing food items; using kitchen equipment such as VCM/food processor/tabletop chopper/garbage disposal; chopping, dicing, and slicing meats, poultry, fish, and cheeses; grilling, steaming, and heating simple foods such as eggs, sandwiches and hamburgers; preparing sandwiches, assembling salads, and serving portions including desserts; preparing and serving hot and cold beverages; cleaning and sanitizing equipment, utensils, dishes, pots, pans, work surfaces, and other kitchen items: assist in loading and unloading food delivery trucks; and transporting food supplies to and from freezers, refrigerators and storerooms.
Experience working in areas such as assisted living/long-term care facilities, correctional facilities, hospitals, nursing homes/long-term care facilities, fast food restaurants, family or small chain restaurants, large chain restaurants, cafeterias, school lunch programs, and interacting with patients/residents/customers while serving food or cleaning in a dining room.
Legal Requirements:
You must pass a background investigation.
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 willnotbe 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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Health & Wellness
We offer multiple health plans so our employees can choose what works best for themselves and their families. Our comprehensive benefits package includes health coverage, vision, dental, and wellness programs.*
Compensation & Financial Planning
We invest in our employees by providing competitive wages and encouraging financial wellness by offering multiple ways to save money and ensure peace of mind including multiple retirement and investment plan options.
Work/Life Balance
We know there’s more to life than just work! Our generous paid leave benefits include paid vacation, paid sick leave, eight 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.*
Values and Culture
We believe in the work we do and provide continual opportunities for our employees to grow and contribute to the greater good. As one of the largest employers in the state, we provide opportunities for internal mobility, professional development, and the opportunity to give back by participating in workplace charitable giving.
Employee Perks
Sometimes, it is the little “extras” that make a big difference. Our employees receive special employee-only discounts and rates on a variety of services and memberships.
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*Eligibility rules apply.
01
Preferred Qualification - This position is in South Mountain, Franklin County, PA. Are you willing and able to work in Franklin County, PA?
Yes
No
02
Preferred Qualification - How many years of food service experience do you have?
2 or more years
1 but less than 2 years
Less than 1 year
None
03
Preferred Qualification - Do you have knowledge of food safety and sanitation requirements in a dietary department/food service operation?
Yes
No
04
Preferred Qualifications - Do you have experience in any of the following tasks? (Please check all that apply.)
Cleaning washing, peeling, slicing and dicing vegetables
Using kitchen equipment such as VCM/Food Processor/Table Top Chopper/Garbage Disposal
Chopping, dicing and slicing meats, poultry, fish and cheeses
Grilling, steaming, and heating simple foods such as eggs, sandwiches and hamburgers
Preparing sandwiches, assembling salads and serving portions including desserts
Preparing and serving hot or cold beverages
Cleaning and sanitizing equipment, utensils, dishes, pots, pans, work surfaces and other kitchen items
Assisting in loading and unloading food delivery trucks
Transporting food and supplies to and from freezers, refrigerators and storeroom
None
05
Preferred Qualifications - Do you have food service experience in any of the following areas or settings? (Please check all that apply.)
Assisted living/long term care facility
Correctional facility
Hospital
Nursing home/long term care facility
Fast food
Family or small chain restaurant
Large chain restaurant
Cafeteria
School lunch program
Selective menu
Food cart set-up
Reading meal/tray tickets or tags
Tray assembly/working on a tray line
Operating commercial kitchen equipment
Interaction with patients/residents/customers while serving food/cleaning in a dining room
None
Required Question
Agency
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Address
613 North Street
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, 17120
Website
http://www.employment.pa.gov