Nutrition Services Aide

DHRM; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 2,066,000 - 2,617,000; Full time

Job summary

Sitter-Barfoot Veterans Care Center is seeking a Nutrition Service Aide to assist in dining operations and meal delivery for residents. The position requires availability for both AM and PM shifts and potential weekend work as needed.

Working within the SBVCC Culinary Department, you will support residents and help with meal preparation and service. The role emphasizes following prescribed resident diets, assisting with trays and carts, and maintaining cleanliness in the dining and food prep

Qualifications

• Prior experience in food services/nutrition services.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the dining room to support the residents as necessary.
• Prepares food in accordance with prescribed resident diet specifications.
• Deliver meal carts/trays to residents, wash pot and pans, assist in the preparation and the assembly of food trays and waste removal.

Skills

Experience in food services

Job description

Title: Nutrition Services Aide

State Role Title: Food Service Technician I

Hiring Range: Based on Experience up to $19.57 per hour

Pay Band: 1

Agency: Dept of Veterans Services

Location: Sitter-Barfoot Veterans Care

Agency Website: https://www.dvs.virginia.gov/veterans-care-centers/sitter-barfoot-veterans-care-center

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

Sitter & Barfoot Veterans Care Center is seeking a Nutrition Service Aide.

• Must be available to work both AM and PM shifts as required by the SBVCC Culinary Department.
• Must be available to work weekends as needed (please note that, at times, employees may be required to work consecutive weekends).

• Assist in the dining room to support the residents as necessary.
• Prepares food in accordance with prescribed resident diet specifications.
• Deliver meal carts/trays to residents, wash pot and pans, assist in the preparation and the assembly of food trays and waste removal.

Minimum Qualifications

• Prior experience in food services/nutrition services.

Additional Considerations

• Experience working in a long-term care facility or hospital.

Special Instructions

Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disability Act.

SBVCC is an equal opportunity employer, minorities, individuals with disabilities, veterans, and individuals with National Service experience are encouraged to apply. EEO/AA/TT

Successful completion of a Background Criminal History Check (including FBI-based fingerprint check), reference and employment verifications, and Pre-Employment Drug Test are required. TB Skin Testing will be completed upon hire.

SBVCC is a healthcare organization and must comply with the federal CMS Omnibus COVID-19 Health Care staff Vaccination Regulation; requiring all employees to be vaccinated or receive an exemption as a condition of employment. Upon acceptance of a job offer, new hires will be asked to disclose their vaccination status and present proof of vaccination during the pre-employment process. New hires who are not vaccinated for any reason or choose not to disclose their vaccination status, will need to request a medical or religious accommodation. New hires who obtain an exemption from the vaccine mandate for medical or sincerely held religious beliefs will be subject to testing requirements.

Contact Information

Name: Human Resources

Email: [e-mail]

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.

Advertised: 23 Sep 2026

Applications close: 02 Oct 2026