Food Service Tech II Cook Part Time

Virginia Information Technologies Agency•Staunton, VA

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Western State Hospital, part of the Virginia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services (DBHDS), is seeking a Food Service Tech II Cook Part Time. This position performs a variety of operational tasks within the Nutrition Services department, including handling catering requests for events, functioning as a lead worker for opening/closing duties, assisting with patient meal preparation, and cleaning kitchen facilities and equipment. The role requires adherence to Virginia Department of Health regulations and maintaining high personal hygiene standards. The hospital is a 302-bed Joint Commission/CMS-accredited psychiatric facility located in the Shenandoah Valley, serving adults with serious mental health needs and recognized for its Psychosocial Rehabilitation programs.

Requirements

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 and prioritize work tasks
Ability to lift moderate weights (20 to 50 lbs)
Ability to perform 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

Nice To Haves

High school graduate or equivalent
Prior institutional food service experience beyond beginning level
Bilingual
Veteran or veteran spouse

Responsibilities

Perform a combination of operational tasks in support of the Nutrition Services department.
Handle catering requests for events, social gatherings, and delegation visits.
Function as a lead worker performing opening/closing responsibilities.
Assist with assembly of patient trays, snacks and bag meals.
Clean dishes, trays, equipment, and kitchen facilities.
Perform storeroom assistance in receiving/stocking and/or pre-portioning/product stocking.
Perform all work in accordance with the rules and regulations of the Virginia Department of Health, maintaining a high level of personal hygiene.
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.
Check 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.