CAFE ATTENDANT / FOOD SERVICE TECH I - PART-TIME

Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services; Williamsburg (VA); On-site; USD 18,000 - 23,000; Part time

Job summary

Eastern State Hospital, part of the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services, invites applications for the CAFE ATTENDANT (F/S TECH I). This part-time position prepares meals for staff and patients with strict portion control and sanitation standards, and carries out duties assigned by the supervisor.

A rotating schedule includes weekdays, some weekends, and holidays. Minimum qualifications include prior food service experience and ServSafe certification (or ability to obtain

Qualifications

• Prior food service experience.
• ServSafe Food Handler’s Certification or ability to obtain certification within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Prepare both staff and patient meals accurately using portion control.
• Maintain sanitation standards during plating and throughout the cafe area and related duties.
• Follow supervisor directions and work a rotating schedule.
• Work 29 hours per week from 7:30 AM to 3:00 PM, including weekdays, some weekends, and holidays.

Skills

Cash handling

POS familiarity

Customer service

Tools

ServSafe Certification

Job description

Title: CAFE ATTENDANT / FOOD SERVICE TECH I - PART-TIME

State Role Title: Combined Food Prep and Serv Wkrs, Incl Fast Food

Hiring Range: $15.00 / hour

Pay Band: 1

Agency: Dept Behavioral Health/Develop

Location: Eastern State Hospital

Agency Website: esh.dbhds.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

This is a Part-Time position - No State Benefits. 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 position of CAFE ATTENDANT (F/S TECH I). This position will prepare both staff and patient meals accurately and attractively using portion control, maintaining acceptable standards of sanitation throughout the plating process and throughout the Cafe and other assigned area of responsibility for sanitation and will carry out any additional duties assigned by the supervisor. Must be available to work 29 hours per week on a rotating schedule from 7:30 AM to 3:00 PM which includes shifts on weekdays, alternate weekends and some holidays.

Minimum Qualifications

• Prior food service experience.
• ServSafe Food Handler’s Certification or ability to obtain certification within 30 days of hire is required.

Additional Considerations

• Experience or familiarity with cash handling, point-of-sale (POS) cash register system, and customer service best practices.

Contact Information

Name: EASTERN STATE HOSPITAL

Phone: [phone] / REFER TO PAGEUP FOR APPLICATION STATUS

Email: EMAIL MATERIAL NOT ACCEPTED

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 AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.