Food Service Worker 1 (Part-Time; 2nd Shift) - Selinsgrove Center

Selinsgrove Center is on the lookout for dedicated and reliable individuals to join our team as Food Service Workers. These roles are perfect for those who may not have previous experience in the food service industry, as we are committed to providing comprehensive training to ensure your success in this position. If you are someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is eager to learn, we encourage you to take the next step in your career by applying today. Your opportunity to make a difference in our community starts here!

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In this position, your responsibilities will encompass various aspects of food production, serving, and sanitation. You will prepare basic food and beverage items, which includes washing and cutting fruits and vegetables. Additionally, you will be tasked with receiving, organizing, and issuing menu components from coolers, freezers, and dry storage areas. Your role will also involve gathering and assembling both food and non-food items for special events, camps, picnics, bag lunches, and other food orders, as well as labeling and restocking prescribed nutritional supplements. Proficiency in using kitchen tools such as knives, can openers, grinders, scales, food slicers, and toasters will be essential. You will also manage access to the kitchen by opening and locking doors with keys, operating an elevator, and accurately counting, pre-porting, modifying, and labeling food items for tray assembly based on generated reports.

In the serving aspect of your role, you will utilize various tools like dishes, scales, spatulas, whisks, and tongs to portion food accurately. Prior to tray assembly, you will ensure that meal delivery carts are plugged in and operational. Your duties will include lifting trays onto a conveyor and placing the appropriate service wares on each tray while reading diet information as the trays move. You will portion specified food items according to individualized tray tags, cover exposed foods with fitting lids, and verify the accuracy of serving amounts and food consistency before the trays leave the department. If any errors are detected, you will correct them promptly and communicate relevant information regarding tray assembly to your colleagues. Additionally, you will restock food and non-food items along the tray line and load trays into food carts, ensuring that hot foods are placed on the heated side and cold foods on the refrigerated side.

Sanitation will be a critical component of your role, requiring you to clean and sanitize equipment and work areas effectively. This includes unloading soiled trays and dishes, pre-rinsing pots and pans, and operating dishwashers. You will also be responsible for cleaning floors, walls, and all storage and serving areas, while gathering supplies to maintain a safe and sanitary food serving environment. Your duties will involve using chemicals and detergents for cleaning, hand washing and sanitizing items, and managing waste by placing garbage into secured dumpsters and operating a trash compactor. Adhering to safety protocols will be essential, as will washing and sanitizing garbage cans and lids.

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

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Part-time employment
• Work hours are 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM; Rotating schedule with every third weekend off.
• Overtime as operationally necessary
• Free Parking
• Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.
• 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 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 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.

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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.