Kitchen Staff

Virginia Information Technologies Agency•Dinwiddie, VA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Central State Hospital (CSH) is a 277 bed Joint Commission accredited psychiatric inpatient facility located in Petersburg, Virginia. CSH has proudly been serving citizens of the Commonwealth since 1870, when we opened our doors as the first psychiatric hospital in the country dedicated to the treatment of African Americans. A new and modern CSH is currently under construction on the same property, with a scheduled completion date of 2027. CSH maintains the only maximum-security treatment facility in the state (111 beds). We also have 166 beds available for individuals in the community who need inpatient care, as well as individuals in the criminal justice system. We believe that treatment should be holistic and focused on the person’s individual needs, recognizing that recovery is not linear or the same for every person. Treatment modalities may include medication, evidence-based group and individual therapy, peer support, psychosocial rehabilitation, vocational training, preparation for court, and treatment for substance use. Central State Hospital is seeking dedicated Kitchen Staff professional to join our Food Service team and support our mission of providing safe, high-quality care to our patients. This role is responsible for preparing and serving meals using proper procedures and equipment, ensuring food safety, cleanliness, and sanitation in compliance with local, state, and federal regulations. Duties include accurate tray assembly, portioning meals according to recipes, monitoring food temperatures, following proper storage and FIFO methods, and ensuring timely meal and snack service tailored to patient needs. Kitchen Staff also maintain a clean and safe work environment, follow quarantine procedures when necessary, and communicate any issues promptly to supervisors. Successful candidates will demonstrate professionalism, accountability, teamwork, and respect for the diverse cultural backgrounds of patients and coworkers while helping to foster a positive and supportive workplace.

Requirements

Experience in a food service operation
Experience in communicating effectively, both verbally and in writing
Ability to work in a maximum security setting without communication devices, to include but not limited to cell phones and smart watches
Ability to do manual labor and tasks such as bending, stooping and lifting
Demonstrated ability to follow written and verbal instructions
Demonstrated ability to perform sanitation tasks such as cleaning floors, food service equipment and other work areas
Knowledge of food preparation techniques

Responsibilities

Preparing and serving meals using proper procedures and equipment
Ensuring food safety, cleanliness, and sanitation in compliance with local, state, and federal regulations
Accurate tray assembly
Portioning meals according to recipes
Monitoring food temperatures
Following proper storage and FIFO methods
Ensuring timely meal and snack service tailored to patient needs
Maintaining a clean and safe work environment
Following quarantine procedures when necessary
Communicating any issues promptly to supervisors