Food Service Tech I Full Time

Title: Food Service Tech I Full Time

State Role Title: Food Service Technician I

Hiring Range: Starting at $34,322 (commensurate based on experience)

Pay Band: 1

Agency: Dept Behavioral Health/Develop

Location: Western State Hospital

Agency Website: https://dbhds.virginia.gov/facilities/wsh/

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

Location: Western State Hospital
103 Valley Center Drive, Staunton, VA 24401.

Who We Are
Western State Hospital, part of the Virginia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services (DBHDS), has been a leader in psychiatric treatment since 1828. WSH is a 302-bed Joint Commission/CMS-accredited psychiatric facility located in the scenic Shenandoah Valley. Just 30 minutes from vibrant university towns, our hospital serves adults with serious mental health needs and is nationally recognized for our Psychosocial Rehabilitation “Learning” programs.

WSH provides a modern clinical setting and a therapeutic environment for patients, supported by highly qualified staff. Employees also enjoy the beauty and tranquility of the Shenandoah Valley, with nearby cities such as Charlottesville and Harrisonburg offering dining, entertainment, and outdoor activities, making Staunton an attractive place to live and work.

Position Overview:
Western State Hospital is seeking a full time Food Service Tech I to 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.

Key Responsibilities:
- Pre-portion food accurately using scales, appropriate serving utensils and the correct dish or insert
- Properly tare a scale to ensure accuracy when pre-portioning items
- Follows 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
- Properly stores foods to prevent food spoilage and waste
- Clean, sanitize and store all pots and pans allowing them to air dry according to the VDH and Department guidelines
- Assists in cleaning and sanitizing dish room when trays are completed
- Successfully complete CORE training and any additional hospital mandated training requirements

Benefits Include:
- Retirement with cash match
- Paid time off, sick time, family/personal time, and community service time
- Health, vison, and dental insurance
- Life insurance

Minimum Qualifications

- No prior knowledge of foodservice operations required.
- 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. Must 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 résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

Application Requirements: Applications and résumés for this position are accepted electronically through the Commonwealth of Virginia’s Electronic Recruitment System only. Interview decisions will be based solely on the information provided in your electronic application and/or résumé. Please ensure you clearly and specifically detail all relevant work experience; we will not make assumptions about your qualifications.

Background Investigation: All applicants are subject to an extensive background investigation and a pre-employment drug screening. This investigation may include fingerprint checks (State Police, FBI), local agency checks, Department of Social Servi