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Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Food Service Manager 1 (Local Government) - Wayne County Area Agency on Aging in Pennsylvania
Food Service Manager 1 (Local Government) - Wayne County Area Agency on Aging
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Food Service Manager 1 (Local Government) - Wayne County Area Agency on Aging
Salary
$47,112.00 Annually
Location
Wayne County, PA
Job Type
Civil Service Permanent Full-Time
Job Number
CS-2026-44559-L1035
Department
Local Government
Division
AN Wayne Co Aaa
Opening Date
03/27/2026
Closing Date
4/9/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Job Code
L1035
Position Number
80013117
Union
Non Union
Bargaining Unit
LG
Pay Group
LG
Bureau / Division Code
88101164
Bureau / Division
Wayne County Area Agency on Aging
Worksite Address
323 Tenth Street
City
Honesdale, Pennsylvania
Zip Code
18431
Contact Name
Tina Temple
Contact Phone
570.253.4262
Contact Email
ttemple@waynecountypa.gov
Description
Benefits
Questions
THE POSITION
Are you ready to put your food service expertise to work in a role that directly supports the mission of Wayne County? The Wayne County Department of Human Services is seeking a reliable, motivated Food Service Manager to lead, coordinate, and evaluate the daily operations of the dietary department. In this role, you will ensure compliance with all applicable regulations, maintain high-quality service standards, and promote efficient, effective operations that support the well-being of those we serve. If you are committed to public service and eager to make a meaningful impact in your community, we encourage you to apply.
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
This position involves first-level supervisory work overseeing and coordinating food service operations within a Commonwealth or county-operated facility. The Food Service Manager is responsible for planning, organizing, and supervising the preparation and service of meals, ensuring all dietary functions meet established nutritional standards, sanitation requirements, and regulatory guidelines. Responsibilities include assigning and reviewing staff duties, maintaining production schedules, monitoring inventory and food costs, and ensuring full compliance with health and safety regulations. The role provides direct supervision to food service personnel and participates in staff training and performance evaluations. Work is performed under the general guidance of an administrative or dietary services supervisor and is evaluated through reports, inspections, and the overall effectiveness of food service operations. Related duties may be assigned as needed.
Work Schedule and Additional Information:
Full-time employment
Work hours are 6:30 AM to 2:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
Employees may be required to travel overnight or outside the county for meetings or training. Work hours may vary and can include evenings, weekends, or holidays depending on operational needs.
Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.
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 supervising food preparation and service in an institutional food service operation; or any equivalent combination of experience and/or training.
Other Requirements:
You must meet the PA residency requirement (https://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx) . For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link (https://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx) and click on Residency Guidelines.
You must be able to perform essential job functions.
Legal Requirements:
You must pass a background investigation.
A conditional offer of employment will require a drug screening.
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.
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).
If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
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.
All application materials and interview responses must reflect the applicant’s own experience, qualifications, and work. Applicants may use generative AI tools for preparation purposes only. Use of AI to misrepresent or falsify information, or to assist during interviews, is not permitted. Review the Guidance for Generative AI Tools & Job Seekers (https://www.pa.gov/agencies/hrmoa/resources/generative-ai-hiring-guidance) for additional information.
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.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html 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.
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.
Benefit packages are determined by the county and may vary. Please contact the applicable county human resource office directly to inquire about a specific benefit package.
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The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania legislatively allows the Department of Aging and Area Agencies on Aging to provide preference to candidates who are 60 years of age or older. Are you 60 years of age or older?
Yes
No
02
CS-INSTRUCTIONS You 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 (https://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx) .
Yes
03
WORK BEHAVIOR 1 – FOOD PREPARATION AND PACKAGING
Completes a daily production sheet to specify what will be served and quantities to be prepared. Ensures preparation of food is compliant with nutritional requirements per the Department of Aging Directives and state mandated standards and sanitary policies. Serves food at proper temperatures and packages food for delivery or freezing in accordance with standards.
Levels of PerformanceSelect the “Level of Performance” which best describes your claim.
a. I have experience in an institutional/commercial kitchen completing a production sheet to specify what will be served and quantities to be prepared; ensuring preparation of food is compliant with requirements and sanitary policies; AND serving food or packaging food for delivery or freezing.
b. I have experience in an institutional/commercial kitchen completing a production sheet to specify what will be served and quantities to be prepared AND ensuring preparation of food is compliant with requirements and sanitary policies.
c. I have experience in an institutional/commercial kitchen serving food at proper temperatures OR packaging food for delivery or freezing.
d. I have experience preparing and packaging food in an institutional/commercial kitchen setting gained during culinary arts/food service training.
e. I have NO experience or training related to this work behavior.
04
In 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(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience
Your experience completing a production sheet, ensuring preparation of meals is compliant with requirements and policies, serving food, and/or packaging food
05
If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to education/training, please provide the requested information below. If you indicated you have no education/training related to this work behavior, type N/A in the text box below.
Training Source
Course Title
Credits/Clock Hours
06
WORK BEHAVIOR 2 - SUPERVISION
Performs the full range of supervisory duties including assigning and reviewing work, providing guidance, training subordinates or arranging for the training of subordinates, evaluating work performance, providing discipline, and monitoring and approving leave.
Levels of PerformanceSelect the “Level of Performance” which best describes your claim.
a. I have experience performing the full range of supervisory duties including assigning and reviewing work, providing guidance, training subordinates or arranging for the training of subordinates, evaluating work performance, providing discipline, and monitoring and approving leave.
b. I have experience as a LEAD WORKER to other staff on specific projects or assignments, including providing guidance in performing work.
c. I have successfully completed college-level coursework/training related to supervisory development, labor relations, or human resource management, but I do not have at least six months of supervisory or lead work experience in a work setting.
d. I have NO experience or education/training related to this work behavior.
07
In 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(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience
Your experience as a supervisor or lead worker
Your level of responsibility
08
If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to college coursework, please provide your responses to the items listed below. If you indicated you have no education/training related to this work behavior, type N/A in the text box below.
College/University/Training Source
Course Title
Credits/Clock Hours
09
WORK BEHAVIOR 3 – MENU/RECIPE PREPARATION
Prepares menus in compliance with nutritional and other guidelines established by the Department of Aging. Adjusts recipes based on quantities needed, budget restrictions, and product availability.
Levels of Performance
Select the “Level of Performance” which best describes your claim.
a. I have experience in an institutional/commercial kitchen preparing menus in compliance with nutritional and other guidelines AND adjusting recipes based on quantities needed, budget restrictions, or product availability.
b. I have experience in an institutional/commercial kitchen preparing menus in compliance with nutritional and other guidelines OR adjusting recipes based on quantities needed, budget restrictions, or product availability.
c. I have experience preparing menus in compliance with guidelines and adjusting recipes in an institutional/commercial kitchen setting gained during culinary arts/food service training.
d. I have NO experience or training related to this work behavior.
10
In 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(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience
Your experience preparing menus and/or adjusting recipes
11
If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to education/training, please provide the requested information below. If you indicated you have no education/training related to this work behavior, type N/A in the text box below.
Training Source
Course Title
Credits/Clock Hours
12
WORK BEHAVIOR 4 - INVENTORY
Orders food, paper products, and cleaning supplies on a weekly or biweekly basis. Ensures food and non-food items are stored in a safe and organized manner for maximum efficiency and adherence to guidelines.
Levels of PerformanceSelect the “Level of Performance” which best describes your claim.
a. I have experience in an institutional/commercial kitchen ordering food, paper products, and cleaning supplies AND ensuring food and non-food items are stored in a safe and organized manner for maximum efficiency and adherence to guidelines.
b. I have experience in an institutional/commercial kitchen ordering food, paper products, and cleaning supplies OR ensuring food and non-food items are stored in a safe and organized manner for maximum efficiency and adherence to guidelines.
c. I have experience ordering and storing food, paper products, and cleaning supplies in an institutional/commercial kitchen setting gained during culinary arts/food service training.
d. I have NO experience or training related to this work behavior.
13
In 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(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience
Your experience ordering food, paper products, and cleaning supplies and/or storing food and non-food items
14
If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to education/training, please provide the requested information below. If you indicated you have no education/training related to this work behavior, type N/A in the text box below.
Training Source
Course Title
Credits/Clock Hours
15
WORK BEHAVIOR 5- BUDGET
Prepares a budget for food preparation at a senior cooking site. Monitors the budget to ensure food, paper products, cleaning products, and equipment orders fall within established budgetary parameters. Makes adjustments to keep costs within budget. Prepares monthly cost reports, number of meals prepared, cost of food, cost of food per meal, and non-food cost per meal.
Levels of PerformanceSelect the “Level of Performance” which best describes your claim.
a. I have experience in an institutional/commercial kitchen preparing a food budget, monitoring the budget to ensure orders fall within established budgetary parameters, AND making adjustments to keep costs within budget.
b. I have experience in an institutional/commercial kitchen preparing a food budget AND making adjustments to keep costs within budget.
c. I have experience in an institutional/commercial kitchen monitoring a budget to ensure orders fall within established budgetary parameters.
d. I have experience preparing or monitoring a budget in an institutional/commercial kitchen gained during culinary arts/food service training.
e. I have NO experience or training related to this work behavior.
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In 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(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience
Your experience preparing a food budget, monitoring a budget, and/or making adjustments to keep costs within budget
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If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to education/training, please provide the requested information below. If you indicated you have no education/training related to this work behavior, type N/A in the text box below.
Training Source
Course Title
Credits/Clock Hours
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CERTIFICATIONS
Do you hold current safe food-handling certifications for any of the following (check all that apply)?
ServSafe
Pennsylvania Food Employee
Food Safety On The Go
Food Hygiene
None of the Above
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If you answered yes to the previous question, please provide the issuing body, certificate number, and expiration date for certifications you currently hold. If you do not possess any of the certifications, type N/A in the box below:
Required Question
Employer
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Address
613 North Street
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, 17120
Website
http://www.employment.pa.gov