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Food Service Worker 1 - South Mountain Restoration Center

Salary

$37,660.00 - $50,053.00 Annually

Location

Franklin County, PA

Job Type

Non-Civil Service Permanent Full-time

Job Number

N-2025-35246

Department

Department of Human Services

Division

HS So Mtn Rstrtn

Opening Date

10/16/2025

Closing Date

10/20/2025 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Code

81010

Position Number

Multiple positions may be filled from this posting.

Union

AFSCME

Bargaining Unit

N1

Pay Group

ST02

Bureau / Division Code

00210882

Bureau / Division

South Mountain Restoration Center

Worksite Address

10058 South Mountain Road

City

South Mountain, Pennsylvania

Zip Code

17261

Contact Name

Tawnyia McKenrick

Contact Email

[email protected]

+ Description

+ Benefits

+ Questions

THE POSITION

Take on an exciting opportunity to provide delicious food to a vulnerable population! The Department of Human Services is seeking enthusiastic and hardworking Food Service Worker 1s to join our dietary staff at the South Mountain Restoration Center. In this role, you will be an integral part of the team responsible for providing food and nourishment to our residents. If you are excited to begin a rewarding career, apply today!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

In this position, you will portion and assemble resident meal trays and nourishments to provide nutritional support. Your work will involve storing food and supplies in dining areas, portioning food in advance, and preparing snacks between meals. You will also prepare and set up tray line for tray assembly then assemble meals in trays according to menus and tray tags. As a worker, you will ensure food is served in clean, sanitary and safe conditions by cleaning and sanitizing equipment and utensils. Additionally, you will dispose of trash and transport food and supplies to and from the dietary building.

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=00008964) .

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

+ Full-time employment

+ Work hours are 10:30 AM to 7:00 PM, including weekends and holidays, with rotating days off, and a 30-minute flex lunch. This may change based on operational needs.

+ Overtime as needed

+ Free parking!

+ 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.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY

QUALIFICATIONS

Additional Requirements:

+ You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Preferred Qualifications (not required):

+ Willingness to work in South Mountain, Franklin County, Pennsylvania

+ Previous food service worker experience

+ Knowledge of food safety and sanitation requirements in a dietary department/food service operation

+ Work experience in any of the following:

+ Cleaning, washing, peeling, slicing, and dicing vegetables

+ Using kitchen equipment such as VCM/food processor/tabletop chopper/garbage disposal

+ Chopping, dicing, and slicing meats, poultry, fish, and cheeses

+ Grilling, steaming, and heating simple foods such as eggs, sandwiches and hamburgers

+ Preparing sandwiches, assembling salads, and serving portions including desserts

+ Preparing and serving hot and cold beverages

+ Cleaning and sanitizing equipment, utensils, dishes, pots, pans, work surfaces, and other kitchen items

+ Assisting in loading and unloading food delivery trucks

+ Transporting food supplies to and from freezers, refrigerators and storeroom

+ Experience working in areas such as assisted living/long-term care facilities, correctional facilities, hospitals, nursing homes/long-term care facilities, fast food restaurants, family or small chain restaurants, large chain restaurants, cafeterias, school lunch programs, and interacting with patients/residents/customers while serving food or cleaning in a dining room.

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.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.

EXAMINATION INFORMATION

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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

Sometimes, it is the little “extras” that make a big difference. Our employees receive special employee-only discounts and rates on a variety of services and memberships.

For more information on all of these Total Rewards benefits, please visitwww.employment.pa.gov and click on the benefits box.

*Eligibility rules apply.

01

Preferred Qualification: This position is in South Mountain, Franklin County, PA. Are you willing and able to work in Franklin County, PA?

+ Yes

+ No

02

Preferred Qualification: How many years of food service experience do you have?

+ 2+ years

+ 1-less than 2 years

+ Less than 1 year

+ None

03

Preferred Qualification: Do you have knowledge of food safety and sanitation requirements in a dietary department/food service operation?

+ Yes

+ No

04

Preferred Qualifications: Do you have experience in any of the following tasks? (Please check all that apply.)

+ Cleaning washing, peeling, slicing and dicing vegetables

+ Using kitchen equipment such as VCM/Food Processor/Table Top Chopper/Garbage Disposal

+ Chopping, dicing and slicing meats, poultry, fish and cheeses

+ Grilling, steaming, and heating simple foods such as eggs, sandwiches and hamburgers

+ Preparing sandwiches, assembling salads and serving portions including desserts

+ Preparing and serving hot or cold beverages

+ Cleaning and sanitizing equipment, utensils, dishes, pots, pans, work surfaces and other kitchen items

+ Assisting in loading and unloading food delivery trucks

+ Transporting food and supplies to and from freezers, refrigerators and storeroom

+ None

05

Preferred Qualifications: Do you have food service experience in any of the following areas or settings? (Please check all that apply.)

+ Assisted living/long term care facility

+ Correctional facility

+ Hospital

+ Nursing home/long term care facility

+ Fast food

+ Family or small chain restaurant

+ Large chain restaurant

+ Cafeteria

+ School lunch program

+ Selective menu

+ Food cart set-up

+ Reading meal/tray tickets or tags

+ Tray assembly/working on a tray line

+ Operating commercial kitchen equipment

+ Interaction with patients/residents/customers while serving food/cleaning in a dining room

+ None

Required Question

Employer

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

Address

613 North Street

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, 17120

Website

http://www.employment.pa.gov