Food Service Tech I - Part Time

Title: Food Service Tech I Part Time

State Role Title: 79211

Hiring Range: commensurate based on experience

Pay Band: 1

Agency: Dept Behavioral Health/Develop

Location:Western State Hospital

Agency Website: Type: General Public G

Job Duties

Western State Hospital is seeking a part time/wage Food Service Technician who will work from 7 am to 3:30 pm; 8 am to 4:30; or 8:45 am to 5:15 pm. This position will perform a combination of operational tasks related to the assembly and service of patient trays to include: proper assembly of patient trays snacks and bag meals; service of items from a cold serving station or hot line and cleaning of dishes trays equipment and kitchen facilities; All work to be performed in accordance with rules and regulations of the Virginia Department of Health maintaining a high level of personal hygiene.

The Food Service Technician will also preportion food accurately using scales appropriate serving utensils and the correct dish or insert; follow health regulations for proper hygiene/sanitation and food handling in all areas where food is cooked or served; accurately serves food and beverage items in proper amounts by weighing correctly; checks trays for accuracy of menu items diet consistency portion size tray presentation and cleanliness; and clean sanitize and store all pots and pans allowing them to air dry according to the VDH and Department guidelines.

Minimum Qualifications

Ability to perform all of the essential functions of this position requires: Ability to lift moderate to heavy objects (20 50 lbs); prolonged standing and walking on various surfaces; must be able to work when needed in various environmental conditions
Ability to be able to understand and follow written and oral instructions and able to read tray tickets and posted job assignments.

Additional Considerations

High school diploma or equivalent.
Prior experience in the basic knowledge of foodservice/food preparation and basic sanitation
Bilingual
Veteran or veteran spouse

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or rsum is submitted successfully. Please refer to Your Application in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

The successful applicant must pass a criminal background investigation drug screening test and employment reference check. The applicant must have the ability to perform at the level of physical demands noted on the Employee Work Profile and the verified ability to perform the essential functions of the position.

Commonwealths Alternate Hiring Process: In support of the Commonwealths commitment to inclusion we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity applicants will need to provide their Certificate of Disability (COD) provided by a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor within the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS) or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation if applicable to DARS/DBVI to get their Certificate of Disability. If you need to get a Certificate of Disability use this link: or call DARS ator DBVI at.

DBHDS is a healthcare organization and must comply with the federal CMS Omnibus COVID19 Health Care staff Vaccination Regulation which requires all employees to be vaccinated or receive an exemption. Upon acceptance of a job offer new recruits will be asked to disclose their vaccination status (and for those fully vaccinated proof of vaccination) during the preemployment process. New staff who are not vaccinated for any reason or choose not to disclose their vaccination status will need to request a medical or religious accommodation. If you have questions please contact the Office of Human Resources.

Contact Information

Name: Samantha Leep

Phone:

Email:

In support of the Commonwealths commitment to inclusion we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS) or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). ServiceConnected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation if applicable to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1 2022 February 29 2024 can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.