Food Service Worker 1 - Ebensburg Center

Join the Department of Human Services as a Food Service Worker 1 and be part of a team that cares about quality and community. This position gives you the chance to help prepare and serve meals that support the well-being of individuals at the Ebensburg Center. Take pride in work that requires hands-on action, is fast paced, and supports a safe and welcoming dining environment. Consider taking your next steps towards a fulfilling career with our team!

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This position plays an important role in preparing, serving, and maintaining the food service operations at the Ebensburg Center. The work supports safe meals, clean environments, and smooth daily routines for the facility. As a Food Service Worker 1, you will perform the following duties:

• Food Preparation: Prepare menu items by following recipes, portion guidelines, and kitchen instructions
• Meal Assembly: Assemble trays accurately by using tray tags, portion tools, and menu details
• Equipment Use: Operate kitchen equipment safely to support food preparation and service tasks
• Sanitation Work: Clean and sanitize food service areas, equipment, dishware, and work spaces according to procedures
• Stocking Duties: Move, store, and organize food items and supplies in kitchens, coolers, freezers, and storage areas
• Team Support: Assist coworkers by helping with food preparation, delivery tasks, and supply distribution

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment
• Work hours are 10:30 AM to 7:00 PM, 30-minute lunch, with rotating days off.
• Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.
• 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.

QUALIFICATIONS

Additional Requirements:

• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Preferred Qualifications (not required):

• Previous food service worker experience in an institutional setting such as hospital or nursing home.

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.