FST II - Cook

Virginia Information Technologies Agency•Staunton, VA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Western State Hospital, part of the Virginia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services (DBHDS), is seeking a full-time Food Service Technician II Cook. This role involves accurately following recipes to produce consistent, appetizing, and visually appealing food products for patient meal service. The Cook will work in accordance with Virginia Department of Health regulations, complete assigned tasks efficiently, and practice proper food handling techniques. Key responsibilities include maintaining safe food temperatures, documenting temperatures on HACCP log sheets, washing and sanitizing equipment, and assisting with tray assembly and delivery as needed.

Requirements

Experience in food service

Nice To Haves

Prior institutional food service experience beyond beginning level
High School Graduate or Equivalent
Bilingual
Veteran or veteran spouse

Responsibilities

Accurately follow recipes to produce consistent recipe products for patient meal service that are appetizing, have the appropriate consistency, and good eye appeal.
Ensure work in accordance with the rules and regulations of the Virginia Department of Health.
Complete all assigned tasks in a timely and efficient manner.
Read recipes and follow recipe directions.
Practice proper food handling techniques and maintain safe temperatures on all food items worked with.
Chill cooked recipe items to appropriate safe temperature within 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.
Assist with tray assembly and/or tray delivery as required.