Employer Active
Job Alert
You will be updated with latest job alerts via emailJob Alert
You will be updated with latest job alerts via emailTitle: Cook SDB00156
State Role Title: Food Service Technician II
Hiring Range: $30511 - $43000
Pay Band: 2
Agency: VA School for the Deaf & Blind
Location:VA School for Deaf & Blind
Agency Website:
Recruitment Type: General Public - G
Job Duties
The Virginia School for the Deaf and the Blind (VSDB) is located in the historic vibrant city of Staunton Virginia. VSDB provides superior education for students who are deaf/hard of hearing blind/vision impaired deafblind and deaf or blind with other disabilities.
VSDB offers PreK-12 education with both residential and day student options.
VSDB believes that disabilities are challenges not barriers and supports each student in their goal to be independent and to reach their highest academic potential!
VSDB prepares students for life!
About this position
The Virginia School for the Deaf and the Blind is seeking a Cook.
This is a classified position with state benefits including health insurance retirement life insurance and disability coverage.
VSDB offers:
Supportive and positive team setting
Low-cost medical dental and vision insurance
Free Life insurance
School-Residential partnership that supports a 24/7 learning environment
This job will start with the 2025-2026 school year and is a 11-month classified position.
Minimum Qualifications
General knowledge of health regulations
Skill in food preparation
Knowledge of food equipment and cleaning supplies
Ability to follow oral and written instructions
Proficiency level of Novice in American Sign Language as measured by the Sign Communication Proficiency Interview or agreement to acquire the specified level within three years.
Ability to lift 35-50 pounds perform repetitive motion to include standing sitting reaching lifting walking bending and climbing.
Ability to tolerate various chemicals and varied temperatures.
Additional Considerations
High School Diploma or General Education Development (GED)Certificate (An equivalent amount of training and /or experience may substitute for the educational requirement)
Prefer some experience in the preparation of large quantities of food.
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.
If selected as a finalist with VSDB candidates can expect the following:
Background Investigation Requirements: All applicants are subject to a background investigation. Investigations may include fingerprint checks (State Police FBI); the Department of Social Services Child Abuse and Neglect Central Registry check; verification of education (relevant to employment); and other checks based on the position.
Application Requirements: Application and/or rsum for this position are only accepted electronically through the Commonwealth of Virginias Electronic Recruitment System. All applications should be submitted by 11:55pm on the closing date for the position. Mailed emailed faxed or hand delivered applications and/or rsums will not be accepted. The decision to interview an applicant is based solely on the information received for this position from the electronic application and/or rsum.
Layoff Preferences: Applicants who possess an Interagency Placement Screening Form (Yellow Form) or a Preferential Hiring Form (Blue Form) as issued under the Department of Human Resources Management (DHRM) Policy 1.30 Layoff (Commonwealth of VA employees only) MUST attach these forms when submitting their state application and/or rsum.
VSDB is an EEO employer and is committed to supporting workforce diversity equitable opportunities and inclusivity. Reasonable accommodations are available upon request.
VSDB values our Veterans and encourages all to apply and receive preference in the hiring process. AmeriCorps Peace Corps and other nation service alumni are also encouraged to apply.
Contact Information
Name: Jody Beelendorf
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). Service-Connected 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.
Full-Time