Cook

Commonwealth of VA Careers; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

The Commonwealth of Virginia is seeking a Cook (State Role Title: Food Service Technician II) at Catawba Hospital to prepare and cook meals for patients and staff. The role emphasizes food safety, sanitation, and customer service, following infection control procedures and daily menus.

Responsibilities include handling production, recording temperatures, labeling, stocking ingredients, and cleaning. Previous healthcare or large-scale food service experience is preferred; apply through the

Qualifications

• Ability to read, write, and follow directions.
• Knowledge of quantity food production for regular and special diets.
• Knowledge of sanitation standards.
• Ability to work with others.
• Refer to Catawba Hospital Food Services Competency Assessment

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook food for patients and staff while maintaining high standards of food safety, sanitation, and customer service.
• Follow infection control procedures, menus, and daily tally sheets to produce quality meals.
• Distribute food to the cafeteria and diet kitchen according to schedule.
• Record temperatures, labeling, and dating food products in compliance with policy.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area and sanitize equipment after use.
• Assist in various areas as directed and participate in required in-services.

Skills

Read/write/follow directions

Quantity food production

Sanitation standards

Teamwork

Job description

Title: Cook

State Role Title: Food Service Technician II

Hiring Range: $37,855 - $52,240

Pay Band: 2

Agency: Dept Behavioral Health/Develop

Location: Catawba Hospital

Agency Website: https://dbhds.virginia.gov/facilities/catawba/

Recruitment Type:

Job Duties

This position is responsible for preparing and cooking food for patients and staff while maintaining high standards of food safety, sanitation, and customer service. Duties include following infection control procedures such as proper hand washing, wearing hair nets and gloves, reading and following menus and daily tally sheets, and ensuring all ingredients and food products are available for production. The role requires utilizing departmental recipes and preparation instructions to produce quality, palatable meals that meet presentation standards, distributing food to the cafeteria and diet kitchen according to scheduled times, replenishing food supplies as needed, and accurately recording temperatures, labeling, and dating food products in compliance with policy. Additional responsibilities include removing outdated or unused items, sanitizing pots, pans, utensils, and equipment according to departmental procedures, maintaining a clean and organized work area, and following assigned cleaning schedules. The employee must properly operate kitchen equipment, report malfunctioning equipment to a supervisor immediately, and clean and sanitize equipment after each use. This position also requires flexibility to assist in various areas as directed, a strong willingness to work collaboratively as part of a team, and participation in all required in‑services and continuing education programs.

Minimum Qualifications

• Ability to read, write, and follow directions
• Knowledge of quantity food production for regular and special diets
• Knowledge of sanitation standards
• Ability to work with others
• Refer to Catawba Hospital Food Services Competency Assessment

Additional Considerations

Previous experience in a healthcare or large scale food service role is preferred.

Application Requirements

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

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.

Barriers & Eligibility

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: 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 [phone] 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, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, political affiliation, disability, genetic information, and pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions.* There shall be no retaliation against anyone making allegations of violations of this policy.

Contact Information

Name: Austin Grasty

Phone: [phone]

Email: [e-mail]

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.