Do you have a passion for food and enjoy interacting with others? AFood Service Worker position with the Department of Human Services offers a meaningful opportunity to support the daily nutritional needs of residents at Selinsgrove Center while making a real difference. This role lets you work in a fast-paced setting where teamwork and care are at the heart of everything you do. You will help create safe and enjoyable dining experiences for individuals who depend on these services. This is a great way to build your skills while making a meaningful impact each day.
Selinsgrove Center is situated in a nice rural location just outside the Borough of Selinsgrove. We are only a couple of minutes from town, Selinsgrove Area Schools, and Susquehanna University. Come join us at the Selinsgrove Center and start your career in public service.
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This position supports food production, serving, sanitation, storage, and meal delivery activities that contribute to safe and efficient operations at Selinsgrove Center. As a Food Service Worker 1, you will perform the following duties:
- Food Preparation:Prepare simple food items and organize ingredients for daily meal production
- Tray Assembly:Portion food items, read diet information, and assemble accurate trays for meal service
- Sanitation Tasks:Clean and sanitize equipment, dishes, floors, and work areas to maintain safe conditions
- Storage Work:Store food items using proper rotation, label supplies, and load or unload carts and shelves
- Equipment Handling:Operate dishwashers, carts, elevators, and basic food service tools safely and correctly
- Meal Delivery:Deliver and return carts, stock dining areas, and support special meal needs across the center
Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in theposition description.
Work Schedule and Additional Information:
- Full-time employment - 40 hours per week
- Work hours are 2nd shift (11:30 AM to 8:00 PM), on a rotating schedule, with every third weekend off and a 30-minute lunch.
- Overtime: As needed
- 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 Requirement:
- You must be able to perform essential job functions.
Legal Requirements:
- A conditional offer of employment will requirea 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 Seekersfor 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 towww.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.
