Reference #: 4695884 THE POSITION A new and exciting career awaits you! The Pennsylvania Department of Human Services is looking for Food Service Workers to become an essential part of our dietary team at Clarks Summit State Hospital. If you enjoy working in food preparation and want to know that your efforts improve the lives of some of Pennsylvania's most vulnerable citizens, then we want to hear from you!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK As a Food Service Worker 1, you will perform a variety of food service, food preparation, and sanitation tasks in the dietary operation on a rotational basis. Some of these duties include assembling the supplemental/nourishment/snack area by using current patient census for distribution to all patient units; preparing simple menu items such as broth and sandwiches; preparing bagged meals as needed; and handling minor food preparation and service for special dietary catered hospital functions at the direction of the Food Service Supervisor.

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Work Schedule and Additional Information: Full-time employment, 40 hours per week Work hours are 10:00 AM to 6:30 PM, with a 30-minute lunch. The work schedule includes rotating days, every third weekend off, and holiday work as assigned. Work schedule may change based on operational need. Overtime and travel may be required. 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 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: 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.

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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.