Food Service Tech I: Piedmont Geriatric Hospital

Title: Food Service Tech I: Piedmont Geriatric Hospital

State Role Title: 79211

Hiring Range: $33,323.00 COMMENSURATE WITH EXPERIENCE

Pay Band: 1

Agency: Dept Behavioral Health/Develop

Location: Piedmont Geriatric Hospital

Agency Website: https://www.pgh.dbhds.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

Provides direct patient care to neuropsychiatric patients that conforms to care and treatment policies and procedures and demonstrates knowledge of population specific needs and competencies.
Maintain a clean, sanitary and safe environment, work in all areas of food service which includes but are not limited to dishwashing, food delivery and tray assembly. Assist with special functions. This position is responsible for following all health and safety guidelines established by all food service regulations no matter the agency.

Minimum Qualifications

• Capacity to learn and perform all aspects of the food service department to include
tray line, food prep, and sanitation in a safe and efficient manner.
• The ability to read, write and follow specific instructions
• The ability to operate a variety of kitchen equipment used in food preparation.
• The ability to lift heavy objects, bend, stand and walk for prolonged periods.
• Aptitude to work as a contributing team member.
• The ability to work in extreme temperatures (hot or cold).
• The ability to assist with orientation and training of new food service employees as
directed.
• Must be able to work varied shifts, weekends and holidays.

Additional Considerations

Previous industrial food service experience is preferred.
SERVESAFE certification preferred.

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.

PGH is a facility operated by the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services (DBHDS). PGH is a 123-bed psychiatric facility and the only facility that exclusively serves individuals over the age of 65.

PGH’s mission is to provide person-centered mental health services to enable the older adult to thrive in the community.

PGH’s vision is to be recognized as a leader in the mental health treatment of the older adult, as a model hospital, a teaching center, and a resource for other providers. PGH’s vision is further to be seen as an indispensable component of the state system of community-based services, and as the most efficient provider of geropsychiatric services.

PGH’s values are honesty, excellence, accountability, respect, and teamwork.

Applicants must list all relevant experience that you wish to be considered for this position. Applicants will be provided confirmation of receipt when your application and/or resume is submitted. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position. A fingerprint-based criminal history check and reference checks are required for the selected candidate for this position. Under Virginia Code §37.2-314 and 37.2-408.1, the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services is prohibited from employing or using as volunteers, persons who have been convicted of specific “barrier” crimes or persons who may be the subject of pending “barrier” charges.

DBHDS facilities are no longer required to ensure that all staff members are vaccinated against COVID-19. However, facilities encourage and educate staff on the benefits, and continue to offer COVID-19 vaccination programs to staff, residents/clients. Employees may be required to disclose immunization status for purposes of infection prevention and/or management of outbreaks. If you have any questions, contact the Office of Human Resources.

Commonwealth’s Alternate Hiring Process: In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, individuals with disabilities are encouraged 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 with the Department of Aging and Rehabilitative Services (DARS). Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disabi