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

THE POSITION

Become a Food Service Worker 1 with the Department of Human Services (DHS) and bring energy to a team that helps support daily life at the Selinsgrove Center. You will play a key role in preparing and delivering meals that brighten each day for residents. This position allows you to build practical skills, stay active, and work in a fast-paced environment.

Take on a role where your effort and enthusiasm make a real difference.

Watch this video to see how you can make a difference at the Selinsgrove Center!

This position focuses on preparing, portioning, delivering, and storing food items that support daily living at the Selinsgrove Center. You will help maintain a clean, safe, and organized food service operation across multiple work areas.

• Food Preparation:
  Prepare simple food and beverage items and assist with cutting and organizing ingredients
• Meal Assembly:
  Portion foods, place service wares, and check trays for accuracy during active tray line operations
• Sanitation Work:
  Clean and sanitize dishes, equipment, and work areas using approved procedures and chemicals
• Storage Tasks:
  Organize, label, and store food items using proper rotation methods and temperature checks
• Equipment Handling:
  Use kitchen tools, carts, and electrical food service equipment safely and correctly
• Delivery Support:
  Load, deliver, and return food carts and supplies to assigned areas

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

• Part-time employment, 20 hours per week
• Work hours are 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM. You will work a rotating schedule with every third weekend off.
• Overtime as needed
• 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.

• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

• 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.

• 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 (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). and click on Veterans.

• 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).

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.