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Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Cook 1 in Hershey, Pennsylvania
Reference #: 4429526 THE POSITION Are you passionate about cooking and interested in a career in the food service industry? The Pennsylvania State Police is currently hiring for a Cook 1 position at the Academy. In this role, you will be responsible for preparing meals for academy trainees, staff, and visitors. Don't wait any longer, apply now and seize this opportunity!
DESCRIPTION OF WORK In this role, your responsibilities will involve both preparing and serving menu items, either through a service line or by serving tables individually. You will need to be able to stand and walk on a cement floor in the preparation area for long periods of time. Additionally, you will be required to bend and lift heavy cans or cases weighing between 20-30 pounds, as well as move boxes of food products to the preparation area. It will also be your duty to operate, maintain, and clean equipment, as well as ensure the cleanliness of various areas such as the kitchen, dining rooms, dish room, storage areas, and other related spaces. Furthermore, you will assist in stocking and inventory management of supplies.
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Work Schedule and Additional Information: Full-time employment This is 37.5 hour work week Varied work shifts and days with rotating weekends and holidays.
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 Desirable Preparation for Work: Experience in cooking or quantity food preparation; or An equivalent combination of experience and training. Additional Requirement: You must have a minimum of three years preparing and serving food. You must be able to perform essential job functions.
Legal Requirements:
You must pass a criminal history and 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:
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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.