Food Service Tech I: Piedmont Geriatric Hospital

Virginia AG; Virginia; On-site; USD 36,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Piedmont Geriatric Hospital in Virginia is seeking a Food Service Technician I to help maintain a clean, sanitary kitchen and support dishwashing, food delivery, and tray assembly. The role also involves assisting with special functions and following all health and safety guidelines.

The position requires the ability to lift heavy objects, stand for long periods, walk, and bend, with shifts including holidays and weekends.

Qualifications

• Ability to read, write and follow specific instructions.
• Knowledge of food preparation, plate assembly/tray line, prepping food to serve, delivery of meal carts.
• Sanitation and Safety processes to include the cleanup of workspaces and utensils.
• The ability to lift/carry heavy objects, stand for long periods of time, walk, and bend.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a clean, sanitary and safe environment across all areas of food service.
• Assist with dishwashing, food delivery and tray assembly; support with special functions.
• Follow all health and safety guidelines established by food service regulations.
• Work alternating holidays and weekends; shifts as listed.

Skills

Read & follow instructions

Food preparation knowledge

Sanitation & safety

Physical stamina

Job description

Title: Food Service Tech I: Piedmont Geriatric Hospital

State Role Title:Food Service Technician I

Hiring Range: $35,523 - $45,069

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

This position will 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.

• The ability to read, write and follow specific instructions.


• Knowledge of food preparation, plate assembly/tray line, prepping food to serve, delivery of meal carts.


• Sanitation and Safety processes to include the cleanup of workspaces and utensils


• The ability to lift/carry heavy objects, stand for long periods of time, walk, and bend

This position will be required to work alternating holidays and weekends.

Shifts available 6am-2:30 pm, 7am-3:30 pm, 9 am- 5:30pm- as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

No minimum requirements for entry into this position

Additional Considerations

Previous industrial food service experience is preferred.

Special Instructions

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.
Under Virginia Code § 37.2-314 and 37.2-408.1, the Department of Behavioral Health & 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 as listed under Virginia Code § 19.2-392.02.
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 804-766-3322 during business hours (8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.).
Equal Opportunity: Piedmont Geriatric Hospital (PGH) 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.
Veteran Preference: Piedmont Geriatric Hospital (PGH) is a Virginia Values Veterans (V3) certified employer and provides hiring preference to qualified veterans and service members. We highly encourage veterans, active members of the Virginia National Guard, and U.S. Military Reserve members to apply and respond accordingly on the state application.
Benefits: Piedmont Geriatric Hospital (PGH) offers a comprehensive benefits package, including your choice of health plans, paid life insurance, retirement plans, 13 paid holidays, annual leave, family personal leave, sick leave, employee discount programs, and more!

Contact Information

Name: Tricia Wilson

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.