Food Service Worker 2 (Local Government) - Wayne County Area Agency on Aging Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/pabureau/jobs/newprint/4702298) Apply  Food Service Worker 2 (Local Government) - Wayne County Area Agency on Aging Salary $26,032.50 Annually Location Wayne County, PA Job Type Civil Service Permanent Full-Time Job Number CS-2024-10258-L1032 Department Local Government Division AN Wayne Co Aaa Opening Date 11/15/2024 Closing Date 11/28/2024 11:59 PM Eastern Job Code L1032 Position Number 80001401 Union Non-Union Bargaining Unit LG Pay Group LG Bureau / Division Code 88101164 Bureau / Division Wayne County Area Agency on Aging Worksite Address 323 Tenth Street City Honesdale, Pennsylvania Zip Code 18431 Contact Name Paula Wehrmann Contact Phone 570.253.4262 Contact Email pwehrmann@waynecountypa.gov + Description + Benefits + Questions THE POSITION NOTE: THIS IS A REPOSTING OF CS-2024-10258-L1032. IF YOU APPLIED UNDER THE PREVIOUS POSTING WHICH WAS OPEN FROM OCTOBER 24, 2024 TO NOVEMBER 6, 2024, YOU CANNOT SUBMIT A NEW APPLICATION. Wayne County Area Agency on Aging is seeking a hard-working, reliable individual to work in our Dietary Department. As a Food Service Worker 2 you have the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of our senior community members. We strive to ensure that our consumers have a hot meal and full bellies. Apply today to showcase your knowledge of food safety and food preparation! DESCRIPTION OF WORK As a Food Service Worker, you will be responsible for preparing ingredients and cooking food items in bulk quantities according to menu specifications. Work includes following recipes, preparing modified diets, ordering supplies, ensuring proper food requisition and preparation, as well as ensuring compliance with recipes alongside the Cook II. You will have the opportunity to instruct volunteers, package bulk food items, maintain food temperatures, operate kitchen equipment, clean dishes, maintain sanitation standards, attend training sessions, participate in tray line activities, and perform related tasks as needed. Our ideal candidate will possess the following: + Knowledge of the modern methods, materials, practices, and procedures used in food preparation, food service, and sanitation + Knowledge of food service safety standards necessary to prevent accidents + Knowledge of the proper care, use of serving utensils, and equipment + Ability to work effectively with other people + Ability to complete assigned work assignments in a timely and accurate manner + Ability to follow instructions that are provided orally, in writing, or in group weekly productions meetings Work Schedule and Additional Information: + Full-time employment + Work hours are 6:30 AM to 2:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch. + 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 + Experience in food preparation or service;or + Any equivalent combination of experience and/or training. Other Requirements: + You must meet the PA residency requirement (https://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx) . For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link (https://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx) and click on Residency. + Hiring preference for this vacancy may be given to candidates who live within Lackawanna, Monroe, Pike, Susquehanna, or Wayne counties. If no eligible candidates who live within these counties apply for this position, candidates who reside in other counties may be considered. + 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 drug screening. + This position falls under the provisions of the Child Protective Services Law. + Under the Law, a conditional offer of employment will require submission and approval of satisfactory criminal history reports including, but not limited to, PA State Police clearance, PA Child Abuse history clearance, and FBI Fingerprint 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.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. EXAMINATION INFORMATION + Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam). + Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions. + Your score is valid for this specific posting only. + You must provide complete and accurate information or: + your score may be lower than deserved. + you may be disqualified. + You may only apply/testoncefor this posting. + Your results will be provided via email. Benefit packages are determined by the county and may vary. Please contact the applicable county human resource office directly to inquire about a specific benefit package. 01 The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania legislatively allows the Department of Aging and Area Agencies on Aging to provide preference to candidates who are 60 years of age or older. Are you 60 years of age or older? + Yes + No 02 You must complete the supplemental questions below. These supplemental questions are the exam and will be scored. They are designed to give you the opportunity to relate your experience and training background to the major activities (Work Behaviors) performed in this position. Failure to provide complete and accurate information may delay the processing of your application, or result in a lower-than-deserved score or disqualification. Youmustcomplete the applicationandanswer the supplemental questions. Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position or to determine your score. All information you provide on your application and supplemental questions is subject to verification. Any misrepresentation, falsification or omission of material facts is subject to penalty. If requested, you must provide documentation, including names, addresses, and telephone numbers of individuals who can verify the validity of the information you provide in the application and supplemental questions. Read each work behavior carefully. Determine and select which "Level of Performance" most closely represents your highest level of experience/training. List the employer(s)/training source(s) from your Work or Education sections of the application where you gained this experience/training.The "Level of Performance" you choose for each work behavior must be clearly supported within the description of the experience and training information entered in your application or your score may be lowered.In order to receive credit for experience, you must have worked in a job for at least six months in which the experience claimed was a major function. If you have read and understand these instructions, please click on the "Yes" button and proceed to the exam questions. If you have general questions regarding the application and hiring process, please refer to ourFAQ page (https://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx) . + Yes 03 WORK BEHAVIOR 1 – PREPARE FOOD Prepare ingredients and cook food in pre-set amounts and in a timely manner following production schedules determined by the supervisor. Levels of Performance Select the "Level of Performance" which best describes your claim. + A. I have experience preparing recipes and food items in pre-set amounts and in a timely manner while working in a restaurant, medical/aging/rehabilitation facility, school, military, or other food preparation operation. + B. I have experience preparing recipes and food items in pre-set amounts and in a timely manner during culinary arts/food service training. + C. I have NO experience or training related to this work behavior. 04 In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed on this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below. + The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience. + The name(s) and type(s) of the facility where you gained this experience. + The actual duties you performed. + The types and quantities of foods you prepared on a regular basis. + Your level of responsibility. 05 If you are claiming education/training related to this work behavior, please provide the requested information below. If you indicated you have no education/training related to this work behavior, type N/A in the text box below. + Training Source + Course Title + Credits/Clock Hours 06 WORK BEHAVIOR 2 – CLEAN AND SANITIZE SURFACE AREAS AND EQUIPMENT Clean and sanitize utensils, kitchen equipment, work areas and surfaces, food storage areas, and floors in a food preparation operation. Levels of Performance Select the "Level of Performance" which best describes your claim. + A. I have experience cleaning and sanitizing food prep areas and items while working in a restaurant, medical/aging/rehabilitation facility, school, military, or other food preparation operation. + B. I have experience cleaning and sanitizing food prep areas and items during culinary arts/food service training. + C. I have NO experience or training related to this work behavior. 07 In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed on this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below. + The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience. + The name(s) and type(s) of the facility where you gained this experience. + The actual duties you performed. + The areas and items you have cleaned and sanitized. + Your level of responsibility. 08 If you are claiming education/training related to this work behavior, please provide the requested information below. If you indicated you have no education/training related to this work behavior, type N/A in the text box below. + Training Source + Course Title + Credits/Clock Hours 09 WORK BEHAVIOR 3 – PREPARE AND HOLD FOOD SAFELY Prepare food using safe food-handling methods for defrosting; cooking; and holding, maintaining, and taking and recording food temperatures. Levels of Performance Select the "Level of Performance" which best describes your claim. + A. I have experience preparing and holding food using safe food-handling methods while working in a restaurant, medical/aging/rehabilitation facility, school, military, or other food preparation operation. + B. I have experience preparing and holding food using safe food-handling methods during culinary arts/food service training. + C. I have NO experience or training related to this work behavior. 10 In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed on this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below. + The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience. + The name(s) and type(s) of the facility where you gained this experience. + The actual duties you performed. + The safe food-handling methods you used. + Your level of responsibility. 11 If you are claiming education/training related to this work behavior, please provide the requested information below. If you indicated you have no education/training related to this work behavior, type N/A in the text box below. + Training Source + Course Title + Credits/Clock Hours 12 WORK BEHAVIOR 4 – OPERATE FOOD PREPARATION EQUIPMENT Operate institutional/commercial kitchen equipment such as grinders, slicers, mixers, ovens, ranges, broilers, and other equipment in a food preparation operation. Levels of Performance Select the "Level of Performance" which best describes your claim. + A. I have experience operating institutional/commercial kitchen equipment while working in a restaurant, medical/aging/rehabilitation facility, school, military, or other food preparation operation. + B. I have experience operating institutional/commercial kitchen equipment during culinary arts/food service training. + C. I have NO experience or training related to this work behavior. 13 In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed on this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below. + The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience. + The name(s) and type(s) of the facility where you gained this experience. + The actual duties you performed. + The types of food preparation equipment you have operated. + Your level of responsibility. 14 If you are claiming education/training related to this work behavior, please provide the requested information below. If you indicated you have no education/training related to this work behavior, type N/A in the text box below. + Training Source + Course Title + Credits/Clock Hours 15 CERTIFICATIONS Do you hold current safe food-handling certifications for any of the following (check all that apply)? + A. Pennsylvania Food Employee Certification + B. ServSafe® + C. Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point + D. None of the above 16 If you answered yes to the previous question, please provide the issuing body, certificate number and expiration date for certifications you currently hold. If you do not possess any of the certifications, type N/A in the box below: Required Question Agency Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Address 613 North Street Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, 17120 Website http://www.employment.pa.gov