(DOE 019-25) Senior Food Service Handler 10 Months

Job Description

Job Description

Notice of Vacancy Reference Number : DOE-019-25
Title : Senior Food Service Handler 10 Months
Range/Title Code : H09/44640
Salary : $37,611.24 – $53,970.54
Position Number: 949288
Issue Date : July 28, 2025
Closing Date : August 11, 2025
Hours of Work: 6:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Location : Ewing, New Jersey
Division : Division of Educational Services, Marie H. Katzenbach School for the Deaf

Description

Under the direction of a supervisor at the Marie H. Katzenbach School for the Deaf, assists with the work involved in food preparation and service, and may take the lead in a group of Food Service Workers engaged in storing and preparing food for cooking and in serving food to students in the school cafeteria; Transports prepared meals; and performs other related work as required.

Requirements

ExperienceOne (1) year of experience in general unskilled kitchen or food service work.Preferred ExperienceAbility to work in a team or as an individual; accuracy and precision in measuring ingredients; familiarity with kitchen equipment and appliances; and food safety and hygiene knowledge.Special Note (MKSD)Note: Ability to communicate in American Sign Language preferred, or a commitment to learn American Sign Language. The selected candidate will be required to attend weekly American Sign Language classes until meeting the required Sign Language Proficiency Interview level that correlates with their job description.
Note: All final candidates must be fingerprinted and bear the $78.38 cost of the criminal history check in order to qualify for employment at the Marie H. Katzenbach School for the Deaf.
For more information on the Marie H. Katzenbach School for the Deaf, visit

Employee Benefits

As a NJ State Department, NJDOE offers a comprehensive benefits package including:
• Pension
• Deferred Compensation
• Health (medical, prescription drug, dental & vision care) and Life Insurance
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
• Tuition Reimbursement*
• Flexible and Health Spending Accounts (FSA/HSA)
• 13 paid holidays
• Benefit Leave (vacation days, sick days and administrative leave days)
• Telework*
• Alternate Work Week Program*

*Pursuant to Department’s policy, procedures, and/or guidelines.

Open to the Following

In accordance with the New Jersey First Act P.L. 2011 c.70, effective September 1, 2011, new public employees are required to obtain New Jersey residency within one (1) year of employment.
Applicants must meet the open competitive requirements listed on the job specification on file at the Civil Service Commission. You may access the job specification through the Civil Service Commission’s website info.csc.nj.gov/jobspec/44640.htm.
Interested candidates may apply via: . Authorization to WorkSelected candidates must be authorized to work in the United States according to the Department of Homeland Security, United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement regulations. Note: The State of New Jersey does not provide sponsorships for work visas.

SAME Applicants

If you are applying under the NJ “SAME” program, your supporting documents (Schedule A or B letter), must be submitted along with your resume by the closing date indicated above. For more information on the SAME Program, visit their website at: nj.gov/csc/same/overview/index.shtml, email: [email protected], or call the Civil Service Commission at (609)-292-4144, option 3.

EOE/AA Statement

The New Jersey State Department of Education is an Equal Opportunity Employer, has an Affirmative Action Program, and will not discriminate against any person because of race, creed, religion, color, national origin/nationality, ancestry, age, sex/gender (including pregnancy), marital status/civil union partnership, familial status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, domestic partnership status, atypical hereditary cellular or blood trait, genetic information, disability, (including perceived disability, physical, mental, and/or intellectual disabilities), or liability for service in the Armed Forces of the United States, and is committed to Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act.

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