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Reference #: 4470005 THE POSITION Are you searching for a rewarding entry-level career in food service that offers professional growth? The South Mountain Restoration Center, a long term care skilled nursing home facility situated in the beautiful mountains near Michaux State Forest, is seeking reliable and ambitious Food Service Workers to join our Dietary team. If you enjoy working with food and people, we have an exciting job opportunity for you!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK As a Food Service Worker, you will prepare and serve food items, as well as perform cleaning duties in accordance with center and departmental policies and in compliance with applicable health and sanitation regulations. In this position, you will prepare trays, measure portions, serve food, and transport trays and nourishment. You will also clean and sanitize equipment, utensils, dishes, pots, pans, and work surfaces. In addition, you will dispose of trash, garbage, and soiled linen in appropriate receptacles. Join the South Mountain Restoration Center team in their important mission to provide the highest quality of care and services to residents in order to assist in their recovery.

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Work Schedule and Additional Information: Full-time employment Work hours are 10:30 AM to 7:00 PM, with 30-minute flex lunch break. Work schedule includes rotating on and off duty days, including weekends and holidays. Overtime: As needed May change based on operational needs. The Department of Human Services provides excellent benefits, pay increases, paid leave and holidays, as well as opportunities for career advancement. FREE PARKING! Salary:In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable. Multiple positions may be filled from this posting. 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 Requirement: You must be able to perform essential job functions. Preferred Qualifications (not required): This position is located in South Mountain, Franklin County, Pennsylvania. You must be willing to work in Franklin County, Pennsylvania. Previous food service worker experience Knowledge of food safety and sanitation requirements in a dietary department/food service operation Experience cleaning, washing, peeling, slicing, and dicing vegetables; using kitchen equipment such as VCM, food processor, tabletop chopper, and 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; selective menu; food cart set-up; reading meal/tray or tags; tray assembly/working on a tray line; operating commercial kitchen equipment; loading and unloading food delivery trucks; and transporting food and 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, and customers while serving food or cleaning in a dining room. Legal Requirements:

A conditional offer of employment will require satisfactory completion of 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 re orts, 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 will 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.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx and click the Veterans' Preference tab or contact us at ra-cs-vetpreference@pa.gov. 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.