Cook/Housekeeper (Galloway Place)

Chesterfield County • Chesterfield, VA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Mental Health Support Services (MHSS) is seeking a Cook/Housekeeper to provide supports for individuals with intellectual disabilities in Chesterfield County. This role involves preparing meals, maintaining kitchen and facility cleanliness, assisting with laundry, grocery shopping, and ensuring a safe and compliant living environment.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• One year of experience in food service.
• Current valid driver’s license and good driving record.
• Records must not reflect a total of six or more demerit points within the twenty-four months preceding the anticipated hire date, or one major violation of six demerit points within the preceding thirty-six months.
• Out-of-state driving records must be obtained by the applicant and presented at time of interview.
• Records must reflect at least three years of history and be dated within thirty days of the interview date.
• Pre-employment drug testing, FBI criminal background check, and education/degree verification required.
• Working knowledge of food preparation techniques.
• Working knowledge of proper cleaning and sanitizing techniques used in kitchen operations.
• Ability to operate kitchen equipment.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external staff.

Nice To Haves

• Two years of experience with preparing meals according to specific diets and consistencies.

Responsibilities

• Prepares, cooks and serves meals for individuals living in an Intermediate Care Facility, including specialized diets and consistencies.
• Cleans kitchen, appliances, equipment, utensils and dining areas.
• Assists with completing laundry.
• Completes grocery shopping for a 12-bed facility.
• Assists in providing a safe and clean living environment.
• Assists in monitoring, enforcing, and implementing facility rules, policies and procedures.
• Maintains compliance with health and safety regulations, standards and policies.
• Performs other work as required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED