Job Information
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Cook 1 in Hershey, Pennsylvania
Reference #: 4445139 THE POSITION Do you enjoy the satisfaction of cooking a good meals for groups of people? Check out this opportunity for a Cook 1 with the Pennsylvania State Police! This position provides support to the culinary unit in an institutional style setting providing food services for academy trainees, staff, and other individuals using the academy facilities. Why not get paid and receive benefits for something you enjoy? Apply today and get cooking with a career in public service with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania!
DESCRIPTION OF WORK As a Cook 1, you prepare menu items such as soups, stews, gravies, casseroles, entrees, vegetables, and desserts as directed. You transfer food product containers such as heavy cases and large cans from the storage area, freezer, and walk-in refrigerators to the preparation areas. You also place food items into and out of ovens.
Additional duties include serving prepared menu items, either through a service line or individually waiting on tables when necessary. While standing and participating in the food serving line, you ensure plates, bowls, trays, and pans are relocated accordingly to maintain adequate supplies for serving. You also carry trays and hot plates with meals to the dining area when serving special guests or dignitaries at the academy.
Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.
Work Schedule and Additional Information:
Full-time employment, 37.5-hour work week Work hours are rotating shifts, including weekends. Start and end times vary and your shift comes with a 30-mintue lunch. Salary:Selected candidates who are new to employment within the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin employment at the starting annual salary of $36,812.00 (before taxes). 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 Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:
There are no minimum experience or training requirements for this position. Additional Requirements:
You must have a minimum of one year experience preparing and serving food. You must be able to perform essential job functions. Legal Requirement:
You must pass a criminal history and a background investigation.
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.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, religio s 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.