Reference #: 4702298 THE POSITION

NOTE:  THIS IS A REPOSTING OF CS-2024-10258-L1032.  IF YOU APPLIED UNDER THE PREVIOUS POSTING WHICH WAS OPEN FROM OCTOBER 24, 2024 TO NOVEMBER 6, 2024, YOU CANNOT SUBMIT A NEW APPLICATION. Wayne County Area Agency on Aging is seeking a hard-working, reliable individual to work in our Dietary Department. As a Food Service Worker 2 you have the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of our senior community members. We strive to ensure that our consumers have a hot meal and full bellies. Apply today to showcase your knowledge of food safety and food preparation!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK As a Food Service Worker, you will be responsible for preparing ingredients and cooking food items in bulk quantities according to menu specifications. Work includes following recipes, preparing modified diets, ordering supplies, ensuring proper food requisition and preparation, as well as ensuring compliance with recipes alongside the Cook II. You will have the opportunity to instruct volunteers, package bulk food items, maintain food temperatures, operate kitchen equipment, clean dishes, maintain sanitation standards, attend training sessions, participate in tray line activities, and perform related tasks as needed.

Our ideal candidate will possess the following: Knowledge of the modern methods, materials, practices, and procedures used in food preparation, food service, and sanitation Knowledge of food service safety standards necessary to prevent accidents Knowledge of the proper care, use of serving utensils, and equipment Ability to work effectively with other people Ability to complete assigned work assignments in a timely and accurate manner Ability to follow instructions that are provided orally, in writing, or in group weekly productions meetings

Work Schedule and Additional Information: Full-time employment Work hours are 6:30 AM to 2:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch. 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 Experience in food preparation or service; or Any equivalent combination of experience and/or training.

Other Requirements: You must meet the PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency. Hiring preference for this vacancy may be given to candidates who live within Lackawanna, Monroe, Pike, Susquehanna, or Wayne counties. If no eligible candidates who live within these counties apply for this position, candidates who reside in other counties may be considered. You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Legal Requirements: You must pass a background investigation. A conditional offer of employment will require a drug screening. This position falls under the provisions of the Child Protective Services Law. Under the Law, a conditional offer of employment will require submission and approval of satisfactory criminal history reports including, but not limited to, PA State Police clearance, PA Child Abuse history clearance, and FBI Fingerprint 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.

EXAMINATION INFORMATION

Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam). Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions. Your score is valid for this specific posting only. You must provide complete and accurate information or: your score may be lower than deserved. you may be disqualified. You may only apply/test once for this posting. Your results will be provided via email.

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.