Food service Tech I

Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 39,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Four health insurance plans

Paid life insurance

Retirement plans

12 paid holidays

Annual leave

Sick leave

Job summary

The Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services is seeking a full-time Food Service Technician I at the Northern VA Mental Health Inst to provide safe, nutritious meals and support recovery.

You will assist with food preparation, cafeteria service, cleaning and sanitation, following menus and recipes, and ensuring compliance with nutrition and sanitation standards. This role offers a stable government benefits package.

Qualifications

• Overall knowledge and skill in food production, cooking, chilling, food service.
• Knowledge of basic nutrition standards.
• Knowledge of correct sanitation standards.
• Ability to read menus and follow recipes.
• Ability to give and receive written and oral instructions.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe, quality, nutritional care to support recovery of individuals with serious mental illness; assist Food Service Technician II in food preparation, cafeteria service, cleaning and sanitation.

Skills

Food production

Cooking

Chilling

Food service

Menu reading

Instructions

Job description

Title: Food service Tech I

State Role Title: 79211

Hiring Range: $39,471 - $54,469

Pay Band: 1

Agency: Dept Behavioral Health/Develop

Location: Northern VA Mental Health Inst

Agency Website: dbhds.virginia.gov/facilities/nvmhi/

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

NVMHI is seeking a full time Food Service Technician to provide safe, quality, nutritional care to support the recovery of individuals with serious mental illness so that they may achieve more satisfying and productive lives. Position assists Food Service Technician II in food preparation, cafeteria service, cleaning and sanitation.

Minimum Qualifications

• Overall knowledge and skill in food production, cooking, chilling, food service
• Knowledge of basic nutrition standards.
• Knowledge of correct methods of storage.
• Knowledge of correct sanitation standards.
• Ability to read menus and follow recipes.
• Ability to give and receive written and oral instructions.

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Additional Considerations

N/A

Benefits

• NVMHI offers a comprehensive benefit package to include your choice of four health insurance plans, paid life insurance and retirement plans, 12 paid holidays, annual and sick leave.

Commonwealth’s Alternate Hiring Process

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 Certificate of Disability (COD) provided by a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor within the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS). Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS to get their Certificate of Disability. If you need to get a Certificate of Disability, use this link: https://www.vadars.org/drs/cpid/PWContact.aspx

Contact Pathways

Led by the Virginia Department for Aging and Rehabilitative Services and the Virginia Department for the Blind and Vision Impaired, the Career Pathways grant will help nearly 500 Virginians with disabilities, including young adults and veterans, gain new skills and credentials through Career Pathways to seek employment in competitive, high-demand, high-quality occupations.

www.vadars.org or call DARS at 800-552-5019.

Reasonable Accommodations

Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. Contact Human Resources at (HR Rep phone #) for assistance.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Minorities, Individuals with disabilities, Veterans, and people with National Service experience are encouraged to apply. EEO/AA/TTY.

NVMHI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment opportunities are open to all regardless of race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, political affiliation, genetics or disability.

Vaccination Regulation

DBHDS is a healthcare organization and must comply with the federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (federal CMS) guidance on Omnibus COVID-19 Health Care staff Vaccination Regulation which requires vaccination of all employees or an exemption. A job offer of employment is contingent upon the candidate meeting these guidelines as a condition of employment.

Contact Information

Name: Tina Bielonwu

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.