Food Service Worker 1 - Ebensburg Center

Salary: $38,411.00 - $51,054.00 Annually
Location : Cambria County, PA
Job Type: Non-Civil Service Permanent Full-time
Job Number: N-2026-60426
Department: Department of Human Services
Division: HS Ebensburg Ctr
Opening Date: 10/14/2026
Closing Date: 10/18/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Job Code: 81010
Position Number: Multiple positions may be filled from this posting.
Union: AFSCME
Bargaining Unit: N1
Pay Group: ST02
Bureau / Division Code: 00210877
Bureau / Division: Ebensburg Center
Worksite Address: 4501 Admiral Peary Highway
City: Ebensburg, Pennsylvania
Zip Code: 15931
Contact Name: HHS Intake
Contact Email: View email address on click.appcast.io


THE POSITION


Are you ready to bring your kitchen skills to a role where every meal truly matters? As a Food Service Worker 1 at the Ebensburg Center, you will help prepare and serve wholesome meals that support the health and daily comfort of our residents. You will collaborate with a dependable culinary team committed to high-quality care. Join us to build a rewarding career in a positive and supportive environment.

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DESCRIPTION OF WORK
Food Service Workers support daily meal preparation, service, and sanitation to keep the kitchen running safely and efficiently. This role involves preparing food items, handling equipment, and following strict cleaning procedures to maintain high standards. As a Food Service Worker 1, you will perform the following duties:

• Food Preparation: Prepare, portion, and pack menu items by following recipes, instructions, and required amounts
• Meal Assembly: Call out tray tags and portion food accurately onto trays according to menu requirements
• Equipment Operation: Operate kitchen equipment safely while preparing and serving food items
• Transporting Supplies: Move food, carts, and supplies between kitchens, storerooms, and service areas
• Sanitation Practices: Wash, sanitize, and clean dishware, equipment, and work areas according to procedures
• Cleaning Duties: Complete scheduled daily and monthly cleaning tasks to meet sanitation standards

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 10:30 AM to 7:00 PM, with rotating days off and a 30-minute lunch.
• 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 Requirement:

• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Preferred Qualification (not required):

• Generalized food production or service in an institutional setting, such as a hospital or nursing home

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.
• All application materials and interview responses must reflect the applicant's own experience, qualifications, and work. Applicants may use generative AI tools for preparation purposes only. Use of AI to misrepresent or falsify information, or to assist during interviews, is not permitted. Review the Guidance for Generative AI Tools & Job Seekers for additional information.

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 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.
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Preferred Qualification - Do you possess any experience in generalized food production/service within an institutional setting such as a hospital or nursing home?

• Yes
• No

Required Question