Food Service Tech II Lead

Title: FST II-Lead

State Role Title: Food Service Technician II

Hiring Range: starting at $36,752 (commensurate based on experience)

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.

Western State Hospital is seeking a full time Food Service Tech II Lead to accurately following recipes to produce consistent recipe products for patient meal service that are appetizing, have the appropriate consistency, and good eye appeal; ensure work in accordance with the rules and regulations of the Virginia Department of Health; complete all assigned tasks in a timely and efficient manner; read recipes and follow recipe directions; practice proper food handling techniques and maintain safe temperatures on all food items worked with; chill cooked recipe items to appropriate safe temperature within 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; and assist with tray assembly and/or tray delivery as required.

This position is eligible for:

- paid time off; family/personal time; community service time; and sick time
- retirement with cash match
- life, vision, and dental insurance
- life insurance

Minimum Qualifications

- experience in food service

Additional Considerations

- Prior institutional food service experience beyond beginning level
- High School Graduate or Equivalent
- 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.

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.
Applications/résumés will begin to be reviewed within five (5) days of the posting date.

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 Disa