Part-Time Food Service Tech II - Cook

Virginia.gov; Staunton (GA); On-site; USD 20,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Virginia.gov’s Western State Hospital is seeking a Food Service Tech II - Cook Part Time to support the Nutrition Services team. This role assists with patient trays, catering for events, and daily kitchen tasks, combining hands-on cooking with safe food handling.

Located in Staunton, VA, the position emphasizes teamwork, high hygiene standards, and the ability to lift up to 50 lbs, stand for long periods, and work flexible hours to meet patient and event needs.

Qualifications

• Experience in food service.
• Basic knowledge of food service production and operations and of regulations and/or standards governing foodservice operations.
• Basic knowledge of quantity cooking.
• Ability to read and write at a high school level.
• Ability to communicate with superiors and coordinate with peers.
• Ability to take work direction an prioritize work tasks.
• Ability to lift moderate weights (20 to 50 lbs).
• Ability to perform these functions: prolonged standing and walking on various surfaces; ability to work when needed in various environmental conditions; visual acuity to see food soil and food spoilage.
• Bilingual (if applicable).
• Veteran or veteran spouse (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Weigh/measure ingredients and follow standardized recipes for products assigned, appropriately labeling/dating finished products
• Chill cooked recipe items to appropriate safe temperature within the appropriate timeframe and document all temperatures on appropriate HACCP log sheets
• Wash, rinse, and sanitize equipment and work surfaces and store all cleaning materials in designated locations
• Monitor the temperature of food items and make adjustments as necessary to maintain proper temperatures
• Inspect incoming items for quality, freshness, appropriate temperature and shipments verified with receipts
• Serve food and beverage items in proper amounts by weighing correctly
• Checks trays for accuracy of menu items, diet, consistency, portion size, tray presentation and cleanliness
• Clean, sanitize and store all pots and pans allowing them to air dry according to the VDH and Department guidelines

Skills

Food service experience

Basic literacy

Communication

Prioritization

Lifting ability

Stamina

Bilingual

Reading/writing at HS level

Education

High school graduate or equivalent

Job description

Virginia.gov’s Western State Hospital is seeking a Food Service Tech II - Cook Part Time to support the Nutrition Services team. This role assists with patient trays, catering for events, and daily kitchen tasks, combining hands-on cooking with safe food handling.

Located in Staunton, VA, the position emphasizes teamwork, high hygiene standards, and the ability to lift up to 50 lbs, stand for long periods, and work flexible hours to meet patient and event needs.