Title: Food/Nutrition Services Tech II: Piedmont Geriatric Hospital
State Role Title: Food Service Technician II
Hiring Range: Starting at $37,536 to commensurate with experience
Pay Band: 2
Agency: Dept Behavioral Health/Develop
Location: Piedmont Geriatric Hospital
Agency Website: https://www.pgh.dbhds.virginia.gov/
Recruitment Type: General Public - G
Job Duties
The Food Service Technician II supervises and supports Food Service Tech I staff while maintaining the ability to perform all Tech I duties as needed. This position oversees all activities in the food texture room to ensure meals are properly cooked, prepped, and prepared according to patient needs and dietary requirements. The incumbent monitors daily portion control and waste, manages the tray line to ensure meal accuracy, and communicates effectively with supervisors and staff to meet all patient meal expectations. The Technician fosters teamwork and positive working relationships, supporting the facility’s and department’s mission, vision, and values through collaboration and effective leadership.
Minimum Qualifications
• Supervisory Experience
• Knowledge in a program or application (food service, inventory system, yields, portion control and cost control)
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Capacity to learn and perform all aspects of the food service department to include tray line, food prep, and sanitation in a safe and efficient manner.
• The ability to read, write and follow specific instructions
• The ability to operate a variety of kitchen equipment used in food preparation.
• The ability to lift heavy objects, bend, stand and walk for prolonged periods.
• Aptitude to work as a contributing team member.
• The ability to work in extreme temperatures (hot or cold).
• The ability to assist with orientation and training of new food service employees as directed.
• Must be able to work varied shifts, weekends and holidays.
Additional Considerations
Prior experience in a hospital food setting
Special Instructions
You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.
Application Requirements: Applications and résumés for this position are accepted electronically through the Commonwealth of Virginia’s Electronic Recruitment System only. Interview decisions will be based solely on the information provided in your electronic application and/or résumé. Please ensure you detail all relevant work experience clearly and specifically; we will not make assumptions about your qualifications.
You will receive confirmation of receipt once your application and/or résumé has been successfully submitted. To check the status of your application, refer to “Your Application” in your account.
Background Investigation: All applicants are subject to an extensive background investigation and a pre-employment drug screening. This investigation may include fingerprint checks (State Police, FBI), local agency checks, Department of Social Services/Child Protective Services checks, employment verification, and verification of education relevant to the position.
Under Virginia Code § 37.2-314 and 37.2-408.1, the Department of Behavioral Health & Developmental Services is prohibited from employing or using as volunteers, persons who have been convicted of specific (“barrier”) crimes or persons who may be the subject of pending (“barrier”) charges as listed under Virginia Code § 19.2-392.02.
Reasonable Accommodations: Reasonable accommodations are available to individuals with disabilities during the application and/or interview process in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you require assistance or accommodation, please notify Human Resources at 804-766-3322 during business hours (8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.).
Equal Opportunity: Piedmont Geriatric Hospital (PGH) is committed to conducting all aspects of human resource management without regard to race (or traits historically associated with race, including hair texture, hair type, and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists), sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, political affiliation, disability, genetic information, and pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions.* There shall be no retaliation against anyone making allegations of violations of this policy.
Veteran Preference: Piedmont Geriatric Hospital (PGH) is a Virginia Values Veterans (V3) certified employer and provides hiring preference to qualified veterans and service members. We highly encourage veterans, active members of the Virginia National Guard, and U.S. Military Reserve members to apply and respond accordingly on the state application.
Benefits: Piedmont Geriatric Hospital (PGH) offers a comprehensive benefits package, including your choice of health plans, paid life insurance, retirement plans, 13 paid holidays, annual leave, family personal leave, sick leave, employee discount programs, and more!
Contact Information
Name: PGH Human Resources
Phone: 804-766-3322
Email: pgh.hr@dbhds.virginia.gov
In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.
Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.