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Food Service Worker 1 - Norristown State Hospital

Commonwealth Of Pennsylvania
$37,660.00 - $50,053.00 Annually
dental insurance, vision insurance, parental leave, vacation time, paid time off, paid holidays, sick time, retirement plan
United States, Pennsylvania, Norristown
1415 Sterigere Street (Show on map)
Dec 11, 2025
THE POSITION Are you an enthusiastic team player? Do you enjoy variety in your work? This Food Service Worker 1 position with the Norristown State Hospital dietary staff is the role for you! By working in food service at the hospital, you will help provide our psychiatric patients with the food and fuel they need for successful rehabilitation and recovery. Apply today to make a difference in the lives of some of Pennsylvania's most vulnerable residents! DESCRIPTION OF WORK In this role, you will perform a variety of food service, food preparation, and sanitation tasks in the dietary operation on a rotational basis. You can expect to assist with food preparation, food pre-portioning, food assembling, and sanitation. Food preparation involves preparing simple menu items, collecting supplies, and setting up utensils for the tray line for meals. You will also check and assemble patients' meal tags for all three meals, as well as update the meal tags when changes are called in. 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, snacks, and other nourishments to different buildings in our hospital and bring soiled trays back to the kitchen for cleaning. Find fulfillment in food service with our team! Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description. Work Schedule and Additional Information: Full-time employment, 40 hours per week Work hours are 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM, with a 30-minute lunch, 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: A conditional offer of employment will require a medical examination and a drug screening. 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. 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.