Job Description

Posting number: N-2026-56585

Department: Department of Human Services

Division: HS Warren St Hosp

Job classification: Food Service Worker 1

Posting type: NCS External

Categories: Food Services

Are you ready to make a positive impact by supporting daily meal service at Warren State Hospital? As a Food Service Worker 1, you will play an important role in creating safe, organized, and welcoming meal service. This position supports consumer well-being by providing food that meets nutritional needs and follows all sanitation guidelines. Your work will help maintain a clean and efficient environment that makes every meal experience better. This is a great chance to build skills and grow in a supportive setting. Apply today to become a vital part of our team!

Examples of duties

The Food Service Worker 1 helps support daily dietary operations by preparing food, maintaining clean work areas, and following important health and safety standards. The role ensures safe meal service and organized kitchen operations across the hospital. As a Food Service Worker 1, you will perform the following duties:

• Food Preparation: Prepare and serve food safely using portioning sheets, labels, and correct techniques
• Sanitation Duties: Clean and sanitize work areas, equipment, tray lines, coolers, freezers, and storage spaces
• Stock Management: Store food properly, rotate stock, restock supplies, and control waste
• Equipment Use: Operate kitchen tools and machines correctly while following all safety guidelines
• Meal Support: Assemble items accurately, thicken liquids, pour beverages, and serve meals with care

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

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment, 40 hours per week
• Work hours are 10:30 AM to 7:00 PM, rotating days, with a 30-minute lunch. Your days off will change with your work schedule, and you may work on holidays as assigned.
• Your work schedule may change based on operational needs.
• Overtime 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

QUALIFICATIONS

Additional Requirement:

• 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 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 dateLate 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.