Reference #: 4703959 THE POSITION Take your culinary skills to the next level and help support some of Pennsylvania's most vulnerable citizens! The Department of Human Services, Clarks Summit State Hospital is looking for an adaptable Cook 1 to join our team. Experience the satisfaction of public service while developing your skills and receiving excellent benefits - join our team today!DESCRIPTION OF WORK This is a critical position within Clarks Summit State Hospital. As a Cook 1, you will produce nutritious meals to meet the needs of our patients. You will work with other dietary services staff as well as use standardized recipes and preplanned work assignments. Not only will you prepare food, but you will ensure it is served to meet each patient's unique needs. Quality is paramount for success in this position and you will also ensure all sanitization requirements are met.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 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM, Sunday - Saturday, with a 30-minute lunch. You will have every other weekend off and work overtime as operationally necessary. Your work schedule is subject to change based on operational needs. 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 & ELIGIBILITYQUALIFICATIONS Desirable 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. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link 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 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.Commonwealth employees who wish to use their seniority rights must apply to the internal posting for their seniority rights to be considered.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 click the Veterans' Preference tab or contact us 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.EXAMINATION INFORMATIONCompleting 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/test once for this posting. Your results will be provided via email.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.