Food Service Worker 1 - Clarks Summit State Hospital

Are you ready to serve up smiles and wholesome meals at Clarks Summit State Hospital? As a Food Service Worker 1, you will help prepare and deliver meals that meet important nutritional needs. Your work supports a positive environment for patients and staff across the facility. This role is a great match for someone who likes variety and teamwork. Become part of a mission-focused team that values reliability and service-apply today!

This position supports daily food preparation, tray assembly, sanitation, and supply tasks across multiple food service areas. You will rotate through different responsibilities to help ensure meals are prepared safely and delivered accurately. As a Food Service Worker 1, you will perform the following duties:

• Food Preparation: Prepare simple menu items such as salads, sandwiches, beverages, and nourishments
• Tray Assembly: Assemble meal trays using portion control guidelines and verify accuracy for each patient
• Sanitation Tasks: Operate dishwashing equipment and clean work areas to maintain sanitation standards
• Area Support: Perform housekeeping tasks such as cleaning floors, tables, chairs, and equipment
• Supply Stocking: Unload and store food and non-food items following proper storage methods
• Dietary Coordination: Use patient census information to assemble snacks, supplements, and packed lunches

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

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment, 40 hours per week
• Work hours are 10:00 AM to 6:30 PM, on a rotating schedule with every third weekend off, and a 30-minute lunch. This may change based on operational needs.
• Overtime and travel as operationally necessary
• Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.
• Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
• FREE parking!
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

QUALIFICATIONS

Additional Requirement:

• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

• 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.

• 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.