Kitchen Staff

Virginia Information Technologies Agency•Petersburg, VA

1d•$35,524 - $49,023•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 it opened its 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. CSH maintains the only maximum-security treatment facility in the state (111 beds). It also has 166 beds available for individuals in the community who need inpatient care, as well as individuals in the criminal justice system. The hospital believes 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 recruiting for a Kitchen Staff Worker to become an essential member of our Food Services team. If you are dependable, detail-oriented, and committed to providing excellent customer service in a healthcare setting, we encourage you to apply. In this role, you will help ensure individuals receive nutritious, accurately prepared meals that meet their dietary needs while maintaining the highest standards of food safety, sanitation, and infection control. The Kitchen Staff Worker plays a key role in meal preparation, portioning, tray assembly, packaging, and delivery, while supporting a clean, safe, and efficient kitchen operation. This position offers the opportunity to make a meaningful difference every day by contributing to the health, well-being, and quality of care provided to the individuals served at Central State Hospital.

Requirements

Experience working in a food service operation
Experience communicating effectively, both verbally and in writing
Ability to work in a maximum-security setting where personal communication devices, including but not limited to cell phones and smart watches, are prohibited
Ability to perform manual labor and physical tasks, including bending, stooping, standing for extended periods, and lifting as required
Demonstrated ability to follow written and verbal instructions accurately
Demonstrated ability to perform sanitation duties, including cleaning floors, food service equipment, and other assigned work areas
Knowledge of food preparation techniques, sanitary practices, food safety standards, and applicable federal, state, and local food service regulations
Ability to work effectively in a maximum-security setting where personal communication devices, including but not limited to cell phones and smart watches, are prohibited