Food Service Tech II - Cook Part Time

Title: Food Service Tech II - Cook

State Role Title: Food Service Technician II

Hiring Range: $17.25/HR

Pay Band: 2

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:
This position will perform a combination of operational tasks in support of the Nutrition Services department; handle catering request for events, social gatherings, and delegation visits; function as a lead worker performing opening/closing responsibilities; assist with assembly of patient trays, snacks and bag meals; clean dishes, trays, equipment, and kitchen facilities; perform storeroom assistance in receiving/stocking and/or pre-portioning/product stocking; and perform all work in accordance with the rules and regulations of the Virginia Department of Health, maintaining a high level of personal hygiene.

Key Responsibilities:
- Weigh/measure ingredients and follow standardized recipes for products assigned, appropriately labeling/dating finished products
- Chill cooked recipe items to appropriate safe temperature within the appropriate timeframe and document all temperatures on appropriate HACCP log sheets
- Wash, rinse, and sanitize equipment and work surfaces and store all cleaning materials in designated locations
- Monitor the temperature of food items and make adjustments as necessary to maintain proper temperatures
- Inspect incoming items for quality, freshness, appropriate temperature and shipments verified with receipts
- Serve 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
- Clean, sanitize and store all pots and pans allowing them to air dry according to the VDH and Department guidelines

Special Instructions to Applicants:

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 Services/Child Protective Services checks, employment verification, and verification of education relevant to the position.

Under Virginia Code §§ 37.2-314 and 37.2-408.1, the Department of Behavioral Health & Developmental Services (DBHDS) cannot employ or utilize as volunteers, individuals convicted of specific ("barrier") crimes or those with pending "barrier" charges.

Reasonable Accommodations: Reasonable accommodations are available to individuals with disabilities during the application and/or interview process in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you require assistance or accommodation, please notify Human Resources at (540) 332-8300 during business hours (8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.).

Equal Opportunity: The Commonwealth of Virginia is committed to conducting all aspects of human resource management without regard to race (or traits historically associated with race, including hair texture, hair type, and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists), sex, co