Food Service Worker 1 Warren State Hospital

THE POSITION If you enjoy working with food and people, we've got the job for you! The Department of Human Services, Warren State Hospital, is seeking full-time Food Service Workers to be a part of our Dietary Team! If this sounds like a good fit for you, we want you to join our culinary team and apply today! The Department of Human Services provides excellent benefits, pay increases, paid leave and holidays, as well as opportunities for career advancement.
DESCRIPTION OF WORK In this role, you will prepare and serve food items and perform cleaning duties in accordance with hospital and departmental policies, and in compliance with applicable health and sanitation regulations.
Duties include cleaning and sanitizing equipment, utensils, dishes, pots, pans, work surfaces, and other kitchen items; preparing trays, measuring portions, serving food, and transporting trays, carts and nourishment; and using equipment such as mixers, dicers, slicers, knives, 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, 40 hours per week Work hours are 10:30 AM to 7:00 PM, rotating days off, weekends and holidays as assigned, with 30-minute lunch.
Overtime and travel as needed.
Work hours and schedule may change based on operational need.
Free parking! Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
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REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY QUALIFICATIONS Minimum Experience and Training Requirements: No minimum experience and training required.
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.
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.
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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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Our comprehensive benefits package includes health coverage, vision, dental, and wellness programs.
*Compensation & Financial PlanningWe 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 BalanceWe know there’s more to life than just work! Our generous paid leave benefits include paid vacation, paid sick leave, six 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 CultureWe 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.
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Our employees receive special employee-only discounts and rates on a variety of services and memberships.
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pa.
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