Food Service Worker 1 - Norristown State Hospital
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Food Service Worker 1 - Norristown State Hospital
Salary
$37,660.00 - $50,053.00 Annually
Location
Montgomery County, PA
Job Type
Non-Civil Service Permanent Full-time
Job Number
N-2025-31898
Department
Department of Human Services
Division
HS Norristown St Hosp
Opening Date
08/18/2025
Closing Date
8/22/2025 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
00210671
Bureau / Division
Norristown State Hospital
Worksite Address
1001 Sterigere Street
City
Norristown, Pennsylvania
Zip Code
19401
Contact Name
Talent Management Division
Contact Email
ra-oahhsintakesec@pa.gov
Description
Benefits
THE POSITION
Begin a new and rewarding career as a Food Service Worker 1! The Pennsylvania Department of Human Services is seeking an enthusiastic individual to join our dietary staff at Norristown State Hospital. By working in food service at the hospital, you will help us continue to facilitate psychiatric rehabilitation and recovery. Apply today to make a difference in the lives of some of Pennsylvania's most vulnerable citizens!
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
In this position, you will perform a variety of food service, food preparation, and sanitation tasks in the dietary operation on a rotational basis. Your duties will include checking and assembling patients' meal tags for all three meals, as well as updating the meal tags when changes are called in. You will also assemble foods, supplies, and utensils for the tray line for meals. You can expect to assist with food preparation, food pre-portioning, food assembling, and sanitation. Sanitation will include washing pots and pans, operating a tray washing machine, disposing of garbage, and cleaning food production areas. Additionally, you will help truck drivers deliver food trays to buildings and bring soiled trays back to kitchen, as well as assist in delivering snacks and nourishments to the buildings.
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=00251194) .
Work Schedule and Additional Information:
Full-time employment
Work hours are 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM, with a 30-minute lunch. You will work rotating days, including every other weekend. Holidays will be worked as assigned.
Overtime as needed
This may change based on operational needs.
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.
Legal Requirements:
You must pass a background investigation.
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.
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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.
Employer
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Address
613 North Street
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, 17120
Website
http://www.employment.pa.gov
