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Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Food Service Worker 1 - Torrance State Hospital in Torrance, Pennsylvania
Reference #: 4508303 THE POSITION Are you a high energy and detail-oriented person who enjoys working with food and people? This is the job for you! The Department of Human Services, Torrance State Hospital is searching for a hard-working and compassionate full-time Food Service Worker 1 to provide food service work in our facility. We are looking for someone who can follow established food safety and sanitation guidelines, read, and interpret tray tickets, and maintain knowledge of prescribed diets. This is a rewarding job where you go home each day knowing you are part of making our clients' day a little better by providing a good meal, a nice conversation, and a smile. Join us in this exciting and fast paced career with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania!
DESCRIPTION OF WORK Our Food Service Workers work together with our dietary management team to provide a seamless flow of patient meal production and service. Food Service Worker 1s are trained in operating dish washing machines and floor scrubbers, reading tray tickets, and portioning out foods to meet individualized dietary guidelines. In addition, they must maintain high sanitation standards by correctly performing cleaning tasks. We foster teamwork, open communication, and positive attitudes. Our staff takes pride in the meals we serve, and we strive to ensure patient meal satisfaction.
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Work Schedule and Additional Information:
Full-time employment, 40-hour work week Work hours are 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM, or 12:00 PM to 8:30 PM as needed, with 30-minute lunch, rotating days off including weekends and holidays. May change based on operational needs. The Department of Human Services provides excellent benefits, pay increases, paid leave and holidays, as well as opportunities for career advancement. Overtime and travel as needed. FREE PARKING! 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. 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.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 opportuni y 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.