FOOD SERVICE TECH II - COOK

Title: FOOD SERVICE TECH II - COOK

State Role Title: 79212

Hiring Range: $36,752 - $50,718

Pay Band: 2

Agency: Dept Behavioral Health/Develop

Location: Eastern State Hospital

Agency Website: esh.dbhds.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

NOW OFFERING $1,500 SIGN-ON BONUS FOR CANDIDATES NEW TO STATE SERVICE!

Eastern State Hospital, located in Williamsburg, Virginia, was founded in 1773, with a well-intentional emphasis on community focused mental health care. This state of the art campus, situated on 500 acres, consists of two patient care buildings with 300 patients, and a highly skilled staff of over 900. Eastern State Hospital is part of the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services (DBHDS) system, and is accredited by the Joint Commission.

ESH invites applications for the FOOD SERVICE TECH II - COOK.

This position is responsible for preparing attractive and nutritional meals according to standardized recipes within specified time constraints and using the cook-chill method of food preparation and storage. This position will ensure safety and sanitation standards are always met; assure the appropriate quantity and portion size are prepared correctly; prepare modified textures for patients with special needs; assist in the training activities of new employees and may supervise new staff during training at the request of the department manager; and follow all protocols, rules and regulations as required by the department, facility, and other regulatory agencies.

SCHEDULE: Must be available to work an alternate work schedule with hours from 4:00 AM to 12:30 PM and shifts scheduled on weekdays, alternate weekends, and some holidays.

Minimum Qualifications

Experience working in hospital/institutional food service department or other large-volume commercial kitchen is required.

Completion of food safety certifications or trainings relevant to food handling and hygiene practices within 30 days of hire is required.

Ability to routinely lift 50 pounds or 25% of body weight (whichever is less). Flexibility to respond to changing needs and priorities within a fast-paced food service environment.

Additional Considerations

None.

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.

This position is considered essential personnel and would be required to work in the event of an emergency, pandemic, or facility need. All ESH positions may be required to work different shifts to include nights, weekends, and holidays, and/or overtime as requested, in the event of an emergency.

EASTERN STATE HOSPITAL only accepts online applications via PAGEUP. Resumes and other documents may accompany the application but will not serve as a substitute for an application. Faxed, e-mailed or mailed applications will not be accepted. Please refer to your PAGEUP account for the status of your application and this position. This posting will remain open for a minimum of five (5) business days.

EASTERN STATE HOSPITAL offers a comprehensive benefit package to include your choice of four health insurance plans, paid life insurance and retirement plans, 12 paid holidays, annual and sick leave.

Commonwealth’s Alternate Hiring Process: In support of the Commonwealth’s 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 Certified Rehabilitation Counselor within the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS). Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS to get their Certificate of Disability. If you need to get a Certificate of Disability, use this link: https://www.vadars.org/drs/cpid/PWContact.aspx , or call DARS at 800-552-5019.

Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. Contact Human Resources at (H