Food Service Technician l

Commonwealth of VA Careers; Marion (VA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth of VA Careers seeks a Food Service Technician I for Southwestern Virginia Mental Health Institute. The role involves arranging and portioning meals for patients, delivering meals, and preparing nourishments according to cycle menus and tickets.

Work hours are 10:30am to 7:00pm with weekend/holiday shifts. Background checks and a strong emphasis on sanitation are part of the process, with comprehensive benefits offered.

Qualifications

• No minimum requirements for entry into this position.
• Prior experience in a commercial or institutional food service facility is desirable but not required.
• Ability to read, comprehend, and carry out written and verbal instructions.
• Capacity to learn and perform cleaning and sanitation procedures in a safe and effective manner.
• Ability to stand for extended periods, lift moderate (10-40 lbs.) loads, bend, stoop, and carry objects.

Responsibilities

• Arrange and portion food items on patient meal trays according to tickets and cycle menus.
• Deliver patient meals to dining areas per schedules.
• Prepare and package patient nourishments and snacks.
• Clean and sanitize facility, fixtures, equipment and service ware.
• Work hours 10:30am - 7:00pm; weekends and holidays required.

Skills

Read instructions

Sanitation procedures

Stamina

Attention to detail

Job description

Title

Food Service Technician l

State Role Title

Food Service Technician I

Hiring Range

Salary Range: $35,254/yr. to $49,023/yr.

Pay Band

1

Agency

Dept Behavioral Health/Develop

Location

Southwestern VA Mtl Hlth Inst

Agency Website

https://dbhds.virginia.gov/facilities/swvmhi/

Recruitment Type

General Public - G

Job Duties

The purpose of this position is to attractively arrange and correctly portion food items on patient meal trays according to printed tickets and cycle menu. Deliver patient meals to appropriate dining areas according to posted schedules. Prepare and package patient nourishments and snacks following posted menu and cycle. Clean and sanitize facility, fixtures, equipment and service ware following established procedures and posted schedules. The scheduled hours for this position are 10:30am - 7:00pm. There will be weekend and holiday work necessary.

Minimum Qualifications

No minimum requirements for entry into this position

Additional Considerations

• Prior experience in a commercial or institutional food service facility is desirable but not required.
• Ability to read, comprehend, and carry out written and verbal instructions.
• Capacity to learn and perform cleaning and sanitation procedures in a safe and effective manner.
• Ability to stand for extended periods, lift moderate (10-40 lbs.) loads, bend, stoop, and carry objects.

Applications/résumés will begin to be reviewed within five (5) days of the posting date.

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 (DBHDS) cannot employ or utilize as volunteers, individuals convicted of specific ("barrier") crimes or those with pending "barrier" charges.

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 Southwestern Virginia Mental Health Institute during business hours (8:00 a.m. to 4:30 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.

Veteran Preference

DBHDS is a Virginia Values Veterans (V3) certified employer and provides hiring preferences 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

DBHDS 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: Rebecca Richardson

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.