Dietary Aide

Virginia Department of Veterans Services; Roanoke (VA); On-site; USD 35,000; Full time

Job summary

The Virginia Department of Veterans Services is seeking a Dietary Aide at the Davis & McDaniel Vet Care Center. The role involves the assembly and delivery of meals, maintenance of kitchen hygiene, and collaborative work within dietary teams. Ideal candidates should possess a high school diploma, be literate, and effectively follow instructions, contributing to the wellbeing of residents in a healthcare setting.

Qualifications

• Must be able to read at a 10th grade level.
• Knowledge of various diets is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Properly and quietly assemble resident trays.
• Provide delivery of meal carts or trays to units.
• Assist with preparing, delivery and cleanup of meal nourishment.

Skills

Knowledge of tray line operations

Ability to follow instructions

Basic literacy

Education

High School Diploma

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Virginia Department of Veterans Services provided pay range

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Base pay range

$34,933.00/yr - $34,933.00/yr

Title: Dietary Aide

State Role Title: Dietary Aide

Hiring Range: $34,933

Pay Band: 1

Agency: Dept of Veterans Services

Location: Davis & McDaniel Vet Care Ctr

Agency Website: www.dvs.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

Properly and quietly assemble resident trays. Provide delivery of meal carts or trays to units. Assist with preparing, delivery and cleanup of between meal nourishment. Responsible for pickup of food carts and delivery to dish room. Must be able to read at a 10th grade level. Must be able to take and follow instructions given by supervisor.

Assist in the receiving and storage of food supplies. Operate dish machine to clean resident trays. Complete daily and weekly cleaning assignments. Follow Department’s safety and sanitation guidelines. Clean all food service delivery equipment and dishware. Must be able to push/pull 50lbs. or more daily.

Performs other duties as may be assigned that are within Dietary department’s mission and as situations warrant in meeting the overall needs of the facility. Follows work flow sheets for all assigned tasks daily/weekly and have shift supervisor check assignments before shift end.

Cross trains in all dietary work areas to ensure proficiency.

May be required to assist the agency or state government generally in the event of an emergency declaration by the Governor.

Minimum Qualifications

High School Diploma, knowledge of tray line operations and various diets would be a plus.

Additional Considerations

None.

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 receive a confirmation of receipt when your application is submitted successfully. Please refer to "Your Application" in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

The Commonwealth does not provide sponsorship; therefore, applicants must be a citizen or national of the U.S., a Lawful Permanent Resident, or an alien authorized to work.

Excluding current DVS employees, the selected candidate MUST pass a criminal background check. and pre-employment drug screening and two TB Skin Tests are required.

Salaries for current state employees will be determined according to the current state compensation plan.

For consideration for this position, candidates MUST apply online at www.jobs.virginia.gov. Applicants are encouraged to be specific regarding job related knowledge, skills, and abilities. Individuals desiring to be considered for advertised positions must submit a completed employment application or resume before the job posting closing date. Applications/resumes received after the closing date cannot be accepted. Applications submitted via postal mail, email, or fax will not be considered. Please contact us if you need assistance.

In support of the Commonwealth's commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth's 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 within the Department of Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS). Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable from DARS.

Contact Information

Name: Kristen Johnson

Phone: [phone] Ext. 4903

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.

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