Title: Food/Nutrition Services Tech II: Piedmont Geriatric Hospital

State Role Title: Food Service Technician II

Hiring Range: $37,855 - Commensurate with Experience

Pay Band: 2

Agency: Dept Behavioral Health/Develop

Location: Piedmont Geriatric Hospital

Agency Website: https://www.pgh.dhbhds.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

Provides care to geropsychiatric patients that conforms to care and treatment policies and procedures and demonstrates knowledge of population specific needs and competencies. Maintain a clean, sanitary and safe environment, work in all areas of food service which includes but are not limited to dishwashing, food delivery and tray assembly. Assist with special functions. This position is responsible for following all health and safety guidelines established by all food service regulations no matter the agency.
- The ability to follow specific instructions
- The ability to lift heavy objects, bend, stand and walk for prolonged periods.
- 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.

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

- High School graduate or equivalent preferred
- Experience in commercial/industrial food service operation preferred
- ServSafe certified

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.

Contact Information

Name: Sheron Jenkins

Phone: 804-766-3319

Email: sheron.jenkins@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.