Food Service Worker 1 - Wernersville State Hospital

Would you like to make someone smile by serving them a satisfying meal? Are you ready for a rewarding opportunity to help care for some of Pennsylvania's most vulnerable citizens? The Department of Human Services (DHS), 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, then this is the job for you. Apply today!

As a Food Service Worker 1, you will serve appetizing and nutritional meals to consumers and support goals that maintain a safe, clean, and pleasant dining environment. You will grill, toast, dice, and peel food in preparation of daily meals. You will pour beverages, plate salads, set up serving counters, and follow portion control sheets. You will also clean food service counters, scrape and pre-soak dishes, and operate a dishwasher. By providing food supplements, juice, and snacks to wards, you will delivery comfort as well as brighten someone's day. In addition, you will attend meetings and in-service training, participate in special occasion food service, and adhere to safety rules and regulations in order to prevent accidents.

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 6:00 AM to 2:00 PM or 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM, Sunday - Saturday, with two paid 15-minute breaks and no paid lunch. Your schedule will consist of 10 working days within a 14-day period, including every other weekend.
• Overtime as needed
• Free parking
• 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 $37,660.00 (before taxes).
• 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 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.
• All application materials and interview responses must reflect the applicant's own experience, qualifications, and work. Applicants may use generative AI tools for preparation purposes only. Use of AI to misrepresent or falsify information, or to assist during interviews, is not permitted. Review the Guidance for Generative AI Tools & Job Seekers for additional information.

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.