Food Service Worker

Commonwealth of Virginia; Virginia; On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

The Virginia School for the Deaf and the Blind is seeking a Food Service Worker to provide healthy meals to students and staff. This 11-month position offers full state benefits and requires customer service skills. Responsibilities include meal preparation and kitchen maintenance.

Benefits

Ample Paid Time Off

Low Cost Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

Free Life Insurance

Supportive Team Setting

Qualifications

• Current CPR and First Aid certification required.
• Proficiency level of 'Novice' in American Sign Language.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with the preparation and serving of meals.
• Cleaning the dining and kitchen areas.
• Receiving food orders.

Skills

Customer Service

Ability to Follow Instructions

Ability to Lift 35-50 Pounds

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

The beginning date for this position is July 2024

Why come to VSDB?

• Ample paid time off including more than 12 holidays
• Low cost medical, dental and vision insurance
• Free life insurance
• Supportive and positive team setting

The Virginia School for the Deaf and the Blind is seeking a Food Service Worker to provide healthy, safe and sanitary meals to the students and staff of the school, with friendly customer service. This is an 11-month position (paid over 12 months) with full state benefits. Working hours are 5 : 30am – 2 : 00pm, Monday through Friday.

Responsibilities include :

• Assisting with the preparation and serving of meals
• Cleaning the dining and kitchen areas
• Receiving food orders
• Putting stock in correct storage places

Minimum Qualifications

• Current CPR and First Aid certification required or must be obtained in accordance with school policies.
• Proficiency level of “Novice” in American Sign Language as measured by the Sign Language Proficiency Scale or agreement to acquire the specified level within three years.
• Ability to follow oral and written instruction.
• Ability to tolerate varied temperatures.
• Ability to lift 35-50 pounds, perform repetitive motion to include standing, sitting, reaching, lifting, walking, bending and climbing.

Additional Considerations

• Prefer high school diploma or General Education Development (GED) Certificate (An equivalent amount of training and / or experience may substitute for the educational requirement).
• Prefer general knowledge in meal service.
• Prefer knowledge in food equipment and cleaning supplies.
• Prefer some experience in the preparation of large quantities of food.

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.

A criminal history check will be required for final candidates.

Contact Information

Phone : [phone]

Email : ov

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.

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