Food Service Worker 1 - Torrance State Hospital

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Food Service Worker 1 - Torrance State Hospital

Salary

$36,825.00 - $48,947.00 Annually

Location

Westmoreland County, PA

Job Type

Non-Civil Service Permanent Full-time

Job Number

N-2025-19863

Department

Department of Human Services

Division

HS Torrance St Hosp

Opening Date

02/27/2025

Closing Date

3/3/2025 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Code

81010

Position Number

00174412

Union

AFSCME

Bargaining Unit

N1

Pay Group

ST02

Bureau / Division Code

00210973

Bureau / Division

Department of Human Services/Torrance State Hospital

Worksite Address

121 Longview Drive

City

Torrance, Pennsylvania

Zip Code

15779

Contact Name

HHS Intake

Contact Email

ra-oahhsintakesec@pa.gov

• Description

• Benefits

THE POSITION

Do you have a passion for food and wish to embark on a fresh and thrilling career path? This opportunity might just be what you have been searching for! The Torrance State Hospital is seeking a dynamic and enthusiastic individual to join our skilled dietary services team as a Food Service Worker. In this role, you will be responsible for food preparation while ensuring compliance with hospital and departmental standards, as well as maintaining health and sanitation regulations. If you find joy in working with food and desire a chance to demonstrate your culinary abilities, then this role is ideal for you!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

Food Service Workers work together with the dietary management team to provide a seamless flow of patient meal production and service. You are trained in operating dish washing machines and floor scrubbers, reading tray tickets, and portioning out foods to meet diet guidelines. In addition, you will 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.

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description (https://careers.employment.pa.gov/pd/PD_NEOGOV.asp?p=00174412) .

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment

• Work hours are 12:00 PM to 8:30 PM, rotating schedule, with a 30-minute lunch. Work hours 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM may be required as needed.

• 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 notice.

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:

• Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents willnotbe 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 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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Health & Wellness

We offer multiple health plans so our employees can choose what works best for themselves and their families. Our comprehensive benefits package includes health coverage, vision, dental, and wellness programs.*

Compensation & Financial Planning

We 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 Balance

We know there’s more to life than just work! Our generous paid leave benefits include paid vacation, paid sick leave, eight 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 Culture

We 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.

Employee Perks

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Employer

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

Address

613 North Street

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, 17120

Website

http://www.employment.pa.gov