Cook 1 - Loysville Youth Development Center, Perry County
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Cook 1 - Loysville Youth Development Center, Perry CountyPrint ( 1 - Loysville Youth Development Center, Perry CountySalary$40,059.00 - $55,394.00 AnnuallyLocationPerry County, PAJob TypeCivil Service Permanent Full-TimeJob NumberCS-2024-13855-81150DepartmentDepartment of Human ServicesDivisionHS Bur Juv Jus Srvs Ctrl RgnOpening Date12/09/2024Closing Date12/23/2024 11:59 PM EasternJob Code81150Position Number00095883UnionAFSCMEBargaining UnitN1Pay GroupST03Bureau / Division Code00210881Bureau / DivisionBureau of Juvenile Justice Services / Central RegionWorksite AddressLoysville Youth Development Center - 10 Opportunity DriveCityLoysville, PennsylvaniaZip Code17047Contact NameHHS Intake SectionContact ...@pa.gov+ Description+ Benefits+ QuestionsTHE POSITIONThe Department of Human Services, Loysville Youth Development Center is on the lookout for a dedicated, passionate, and caring individual to deliver outstanding food services to our youth residents and staff. If you are eager to advance your culinary career with the Commonwealth, this is your chance to make a difference! We value dedication and a genuine passion for helping others, and we believe that great food can make a significant impact on the lives of our youth. If you are ready to take the next step in your culinary journey and make a meaningful difference in the lives of young people, we encourage you to apply!Watch this video ( to see how you can make a difference!DESCRIPTION OF WORKIn this role, you will serve as the lead worker accountable for overseeing food-service operations, specifically focusing on specialized production and cooking activities for both the youth and staff at the facility. Your responsibilities will include ensuring the quality and efficiency of food preparation processes.You will also be tasked with delegating routine food production assignments to food service personnel and student workers. This involves not only assigning tasks but also conducting inspections to maintain high standards of food safety and quality. Your leadership will be crucial in fostering a productive environment, ensuring that all food-service work meets the established guidelines and expectations. This position requires a commitment to excellence in food service delivery within the facility.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 6:00 AM to 2:30 PM (1st shift) or 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM (2nd shift), with a 30-minute lunch. Rotating days off, with varying 8-hour shifts to include weekends and holidays. May change based on operational need.+ This position may require overtime and travel.+ Free parking is available.+ Salary: Selected candidates who are new to employment within the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin employment at the starting annual salary of $40,059.00 (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 & ELIGIBILITYQUALIFICATIONSDesirable Preparation for Work:+ Experience in cooking or quantity food preparation;or+ Any equivalent combination of experience and/or training.Other Requirements:+ You must meet the PA residency requirement ( Info/Pages/default.aspx) . For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link ( Info/Pages/default.aspx) and click on Residency.+ 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 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.Commonwealth employees who wish to use their seniority rightsmustapply to the internal posting for their seniority rights to be considered.How to Apply:+ Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents willnot 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 Info/Pages/default.aspx and click the Veterans' Preference tab or contact us at ...@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.Learn more about our Total Rewards by watching this shortvideo ( !See the total value of your benefits package by exploring ourbenefits calculator.Health & WellnessWe offer multiple health plans so our employees can choose what works best for themselves and their families. Our comprehensive benefits package includes health coverage, vision, dental, and wellness programs.*Compensation & Financial PlanningWe invest in our employees by providing competitive wages and encouraging financial wellness by offering multiple ways to save money and ensure peace of mind including multiple retirement and investment plan options.Work/Life BalanceWe know there's more to life than just work! Our generous paid leave benefits include paid vacation, paid sick leave, eight weeks of paid parental leave, military leave, and paid time off for most major U.S. holidays, as well as flexible work schedules and work-from-home opportunities.*Values and CultureWe believe in the work we do and provide continual opportunities for our employees to grow and contribute to the greater good. As one of the largest employers in the state, we provide opportunities for internal mobility, professional development, and the opportunity to give back by participating in workplace charitable giving.Employee PerksSometimes, it is the little extras that make a big difference. Our employees receive special employee-only discounts and rates on a variety of services and memberships.For more information on all of these Total Rewards benefits, please visitwww.employment.pa.gov and click on the benefits box.*Eligibility rules apply.01You 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 willnotbe 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 question 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 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 ( Info/Pages/default.aspx) .+ Yes02WORK BEHAVIOR 1 - OPERATES FOOD PREPARATION EQUIPMENTOperates institutional/commercial kitchen equipment such as grinders, slicers, mixers, ovens, ranges, broilers, and other equipment in a food preparation operation.Levels of PerformanceSelect the Level of Performance which best describes your claim.+ A, I have independently operated institutional/commercial kitchen equipment in a restaurant, medical/aging/rehabilitation facility, school, military, or other food preparation operation.+ B. I have operated institutional/commercial kitchen equipment in my training; OR I have operated institutional/commercial kitchen equipment under close supervision while working in a restaurant, medical/aging/rehabilitation facility, school, military, or other food preparation operation.+ C. I have no experience or training in operating institutional/commercial kitchen equipment in a food preparation operation.03In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in 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 of the employer where you gained this experience.+ The name and type of facility where you gained this experience.+ The actual duties you performed.+ The types of food preparation equipment you have operated.+ Your level of responsibility.04If you have selected the level of performance related to training, please provide the requested information below.If you indicated you have no training related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below.+ Training Source+ Course Title+ Credits/Clock Hours05WORK BEHAVIOR 2 - CLEANS AND SANITIZESCleans and sanitizes utensils, kitchen equipment, work areas and surfaces, food storage areas, and floors in a food preparation operation.Levels of PerformanceSelect the Level of Performance which best describes your claim.+ A. I have independently cleaned and sanitized areas and items in a restaurant, medical/aging/rehabilitation facility, school, or other food preparation operation.+ B. I have cleaned and sanitized areas and items in my training; OR I have cleaned and sanitized areas and items under close supervision while working in a restaurant, medical/aging/rehabilitation facility, school, military, or other food preparation operation.+ C. I have no experience or training in cleaning and sanitizing areas and items in a food preparation operation.06In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in 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 of the employer where you gained this experience.+ The name and type of facility where you gained this experience.+ The actual duties you performed.+ The areas and items you have cleaned and sanitized+ Your level of responsibility.07If you have selected the level of performance related to training, please provide the requested information below.If you indicated you have no training related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below.+ Training Source+ Course Title+ Credits/Clock Hours08WORK BEHAVIOR 3 - PREPARES QUANTITIES OF FOOD AS REQUIREDPrepares recipes and food items in correct amounts and in a timely manner following production schedules determined by the supervisor.Levels of PerformanceSelect the Level of Performance which best describes your claim.+ A. I have independently prepared recipes and food items in correct amounts and in a timely manner as required in a restaurant, medical/aging/rehabilitation facility, school, military or other food preparation operation.+ B. I have prepared recipes and food items in correct amounts in a timely manner as required in my training; OR I have prepared recipes and food items in correct amounts in a timely manner under close supervision while working in a restaurant, medical/aging/rehabilitation facility, school, military, or other food preparation operation.+ C. I have no experience or training in preparing recipes and food items in correct amounts in a food preparation operation.09In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in 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 of the employer where you gained this experience.+ The name and type of 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.10If you have selected the level of performance related to training, please provide the requested information below.If you indicated you have no training related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below.+ Training Source+ Course Title+ Credits/Clock Hours11WORK BEHAVIOR 4 - PREPARES AND HOLDS FOOD SAFELYPrepares food using safe food-handling methods for defrosting, cooking, and holding.Levels of PerformanceSelect the Level of Performance which best describes your claim.+ A. I have independently prepared food using safe food-handling methods in a restaurant, medical/aging/rehabilitation facility, school, military, or other food preparation operation.+ B. I have prepared food using safe food-handling methods in my training; OR I have prepared food using safe food-handling methods under close supervision while working in a restaurant, medical/aging/rehabilitation facility, school, military or other food preparation operation.+ C. I have no experience or training in preparing food using safe food-handling methods in a food preparation operation.12In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in 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 of the employer where you gained this experience.+ The name and type of facility where you gained this experience.+ The actual duties you performed.+ The safe food-handling methods you used.+ Your level of responsibility.13If you have selected the level of performance related to training, please provide the requested information below.If you indicated you have no training related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below.+ Training Source+ Course Title+ Credits/Clock Hours14CERTIFICATIONSDo you hold current safe food-handling certifications for any of the following:+ Pennsylvania Food Employee Certification+ ServSafe+ Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point+ Yes+ No15If you answered yes to the previous question, please provide the Issuing Body, Certificate Number, and Expiration Date for certifications you currently hold. If you answered no, type N/A in the box below.Required QuestionAgencyCommonwealth of PennsylvaniaAddress613 North StreetHarrisburg, Pennsylvania, 17120Website