Wage/Part-Time Food Service Technician I

Virginia Information Technologies Agency•Danville, VA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental services support individuals by promoting recovery, self-determination, and wellness in all aspects of life. DBHDS operates 12 facilities: 8 behavioral health facilities for adults, a training center, a psychiatric facility for children and adolescents, a medical center, and a center for behavioral rehabilitation. State facilities provide highly structured, intensive services for individuals with mental illness, intellectual disability, or need substance use disorder services. DBHDS is committed to a life of possibilities for all Virginians. This position will work at Southern Virginia Mental Health Institute, a 72-bed Joint Commission accredited State Mental Health Facility, located in Danville, VA. Dietary Services is seeking a productive team member to perform a combination of operational food service tasks related to the assembly and service of patient trays to include: ability to read tray tickets and posted job assignments; proper assembly of patient trays and snacks; service of items from a cold serving station and/or hot serving line; cleaning/washing of dishes, trays, equipment and kitchen facilities; prolonged standing and walking on various surfaces; ability to lift moderate (10-40 lbs.) loads, bend, stoop and carry object; ability to work in a hot, humid environment; ability to work in a secure and locked environment with individuals who are experiencing acute symptoms of mental illness and/or additional forensic/legal involvement. All work to be performed in accordance with rules and regulations of the Virginia Department of Health, maintaining a high level of personal hygiene. Must be able to work varied shifts, weekends, and holidays. Operating hours are 5:30 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.

Requirements

Ability to read, understand, and follow written and verbal instructions.
Current ServSafe certification or the ability to obtain certification within six months of employment.
Basic knowledge of food service.
Basic knowledge of sanitation.
Ability to read and write.
Ability to lift 20-50 pounds.
Visual acuity to see spoilage.

Nice To Haves

Previous behavioral health experience/hospital experience.
High school diploma.
Veterans and people with National Service.

Responsibilities

Perform operational food service tasks related to the assembly and service of patient trays.
Read tray tickets and posted job assignments.
Properly assemble patient trays and snacks.
Serve items from a cold serving station and/or hot serving line.
Clean and wash dishes, trays, equipment, and kitchen facilities.
Work in a hot, humid environment.
Work in a secure and locked environment with individuals who are experiencing acute symptoms of mental illness and/or additional forensic/legal involvement.
Maintain a high level of personal hygiene.