FST II Cook Full Time

Virginia Information Technologies Agency•Staunton, VA

1d•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 Tech II Cook. This role is responsible for accurately following recipes to produce consistent, appetizing, and visually appealing meal products for patient service. The cook must adhere to Virginia Department of Health regulations, complete assigned tasks efficiently, read and follow recipe directions, and practice proper food handling techniques. This includes maintaining safe food temperatures, documenting them on HACCP log sheets, and properly chilling cooked items. The position also involves washing, rinsing, and sanitizing equipment and work surfaces, storing cleaning materials, 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.