Kitchen Services Worker I - Taunton State Hospital - Continuous Posting

** This is an open and continuous posting for full-time (40 hours) positions. **

Taunton State Hospital is a seeking a candidate to join our Dietary Department to serve food to patients and maintain sanitary standards and practices by cleaning and washing equipment in the work area.

Please Note: The incumbent will work 40 hours per week on day shift. The days off and hours, are to be determined.

Schedules:

• 6 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
• 10 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.

Duties and Responsibilities (these duties are a general summary and not all inclusive):

• Serves hot or cold food on the tray line and at mealtimes to patients and staff to ensure a correct meal service to clients per policy.
• Prepares cold food by setting items on the tray line to be held at proper temperature to comply with department protocol.
• Prepares food for special diets by following instructions on dieting cards. 
• Cleans areas used for preparing, serving and cleaning food and food and food service equipment after each meal to comply with department protocol. 
• Cleans floors by sweeping and washing using appropriate supplies and equipment daily after each meal service to ensure that State sanitary codes are met.
• Cleans interior surfaces such as walls, furniture, etc. by washing using appropriate supplies & equipment as assigned by supervisors daily check list.
• Empties waste receptacles and disposes of waste properly to comply with State sanitary regulations.  
• Washes dishes and other food service equipment after and during meals to comply with State sanitary codes.  
• Cleans kitchen equipment, racks, ovens, etc. as assigned.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Six months Dietary experience.
• Given the population served, bilingual or multilingual fluency.

About Taunton State Hospital:

Taunton State Hospital (TSH) operated by the Department of Mental Health (DMH) is a 62-bed inpatient facility that provides continuing care inpatient services to adults with major mental illnesses.  The hospital is a leader in the successful integration of the Principles of Recovery and a rehabilitation philosophy into the treatment model and a part of the Southeast Area which works closely with the inpatient treatment teams to facilitate patients’ discharge back to the community.

DMH Vision and Mission:

The Department of Mental Health, as the State Mental Health Authority, assures and provides access to services and supports to meet the mental health needs of individuals of all ages, enabling them to live, work and participate in their communities. The Department establishes standards to ensure effective and culturally competent care to promote recovery. The Department sets policy, promotes self-determination, protects human rights, and supports mental health training and research. This critical mission is accomplished by working in partnership with other state agencies, individuals, families, providers, and communities.

Learn more: https://www.mass.gov/orgs/massachusetts-department-of-mental-health

Please be advised that you have applied to a “Continuous Posting.” Continuous postings are used for high volume positions which require continuous hiring. Candidates who apply to this posting will remain active in the “continuous posting” for up to 90 days and will be considered as openings arise. Although we cannot guarantee every candidate will be considered, as selection is based on job availability and individual staffing needs of the agency, candidates are strongly encouraged to reapply