Food Service Tech I Full Time

Virginia Information Technologies Agency•Staunton, VA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Western State Hospital is seeking a full time Food Service Tech I to perform a combination of operational tasks related to the assembly and service of patient trays. This includes proper assembly of patient trays, snacks, and bag meals; service of items from a cold serving station or hot line; and cleaning of dishes, trays, equipment, and kitchen facilities. All work is to be performed in accordance with the rules and regulations of the Virginia Department of Health, maintaining a high level of personal hygiene.

Requirements

No prior knowledge of foodservice operations required.
Ability to lift moderate to heavy objects (20 – 50+ lbs)
Prolonged standing and walking on various surfaces
Must be able to work when needed in various environmental conditions.
Must be able to understand and follow written and oral instructions
Able to read tray tickets and posted job assignments.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or equivalent.
Prior experience in the basic knowledge of foodservice/food preparation and basic sanitation
Bilingual
Veteran or veteran spouse

Responsibilities

Pre-portion food accurately using scales, appropriate serving utensils and the correct dish or insert
Properly tare a scale to ensure accuracy when pre-portioning items
Follows health regulations for proper hygiene/sanitation and food handling in all areas where food is cooked or served
Accurately serves food and beverage items in proper amounts by weighing correctly
Properly stores foods to prevent food spoilage and waste
Clean, sanitize and store all pots and pans allowing them to air dry according to the VDH and Department guidelines
Assists in cleaning and sanitizing dish room when trays are completed
Successfully complete CORE training and any additional hospital mandated training requirements