Food Service Worker 1 - Clarks Summit State Hospital

Do you have a passion for food and enjoy interacting with others? The Department of Human Services is seeking dynamic and enthusiastic Food Service Workers to join our dedicated dietary services team at Clarks Summit State Hospital. In this role, you will rotate through a range of responsibilities, including food service, meal preparation, and sanitation tasks. 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 assist with basic food preparation and service tasks, assemble items in the supplement, nourishment, and snack areas, and prepare pureed foods, simple menu items, and packed lunches for patients. Responsibilities include setting up tray assembly lines, preheating the steam serving counter, plating salads and desserts, portioning hot foods, and verifying tray accuracy. You will also help ensure compliance with food service sanitation standards by following established cleaning procedures. This includes maintaining a clean, sanitary environment through housekeeping duties such as cleaning floors, tables, chairs, equipment, and work surfaces. All tasks are performed under the guidance and supervision of the Food Service Supervisor.

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 10:00 AM to 6:30 PM, Sunday - Saturday, with a 30-minute lunch and every third weekend off. May change based on operational needs.
• Overtime and travel: 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.