Food Service Worker 1 - Torrance State Hospital

$38,411.00 - $51,054.00 Annually Westmoreland County, PA Non-Civil Service Permanent Full-time

N-2026-62086

Department of Human Services HS Torrance St Hosp 11/03/2026 11/7/2026 11:59 PM Eastern 81010 00265845

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N1 ST02 00210973 Torrance State Hospital 121 Longview Drive Torrance, Pennsylvania 15779 Sandra Schleicher View email address on click.appcast.io THE POSITION Are you looking for an opportunity to start a fulfilling new career? Torrance State Hospital is seeking a motivated Food Service Worker 1 who enjoys hands-on work and being part of a team. This position plays a key role in preparing, serving, and delivering food services throughout the facility. You will contribute to a safe and efficient dietary operation that supports patient care. Apply today to take pride in work that helps others every day. DESCRIPTION OF WORK The Food Service Worker 1 supports food service operations within the dietary department by helping with meal preparation, sanitation, food distribution, and supply handling. This position helps maintain a safe and organized environment while supporting the nutritional needs of patients. As a Food Service Worker 1, you will perform the following duties: Meal Service: Assist with trayline setup and meal assembly while working assigned trayline positions Food Preparation: Portion foods and prepare simple menu items such as sandwiches, salads, vegetables, eggs, meats, and potatoes Sanitation Tasks: Clean equipment, floors, work areas, and utensils to meet sanitation standards Delivery Support: Transport meal trays, carts, food items, and supplies according to established schedules and procedures Equipment Operation: Operate and monitor dish machines, tray wash equipment, floor scrubbers, and other food service equipment Inventory Handling: Unload deliveries, stock food and supplies, rotate inventory, and record equipment temperatures 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. You will have rotating days off and work the 12:00 PM to 8:30 PM shift as needed. 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. 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. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Commonwealth Of Pennsylvania