Wage/Part Time Food Service Technician I

Virginia Information Technologies Agency • Danville, VA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services is hiring a wage, part-time Food Service Technician I for Dietary Services at Southern Virginia Mental Health Institute, a 72-bed Joint Commission-accredited state mental health facility in Danville, Virginia. The position pays $15.00 per hour, is limited to up to 28 hours per week, and does not include benefits.

The technician performs operational food-service tasks involving assembly and service of patient trays and snacks, serving items from cold and hot food stations, and cleaning dishes, trays, equipment, and kitchen facilities. Work must comply with Virginia Department of Health rules and regulations and maintain a high level of personal hygiene. The role is performed in a secure, locked environment serving individuals experiencing acute symptoms of mental illness and/or additional forensic or legal involvement.

The work may involve prolonged standing and walking on various surfaces, lifting and carrying loads, bending and stooping, and working in a hot, humid environment. The employee must be available for varied shifts, weekends, and holidays. Facility operating hours are 5:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Requirements

• Able 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 and sanitation.
• Ability to read and write.
• Ability to lift 20–50 pounds.
• Visual acuity sufficient to see spoilage.
• Able to work varied shifts, weekends, and holidays.
• Successful fingerprint-based criminal history check, drug screen, and reference checks are required for the selected candidate.

Nice To Haves

• Previous behavioral health or hospital experience.
• High school diploma.
• Veteran status or National Service experience.

Responsibilities

• Read tray tickets and posted job assignments.
• Assemble patient trays and snacks properly.
• Serve items from a cold serving station and/or hot serving line.
• Clean and wash dishes, trays, equipment, and kitchen facilities.
• Perform work in accordance with Virginia Department of Health rules and regulations and maintain a high level of personal hygiene.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed