Title: Production Worker / Cook
State Role Title: 79212
Hiring Range: $37,855.00 Salary to Commensurate with Experience
Pay Band: 2
Agency: Dept Behavioral Health/Develop
Location: Central State Hospital
Agency Website: https://dbhds.virginia.gov/facilities/csh/
Recruitment Type: General Public - G
Job Duties
***Any and all qualifications that you have must be represented in your application/resume as verifiable work experience.***
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.
We are currently recruiting for a Cook/Production Worker to provide three nutritionally adequate meals daily, prepared under safe and sanitary conditions and served at a palatable temperature, on time and in the appropriate location. This support is provided to all individuals/patients of Hiram W. Davis Medical Center and Central State Hospital.
Job Duties:
Food Production
- Applies knowledge of a variety of food preparation techniques to
prepare quality food items in quantity specified following posted menus
and standardized production recipes for patient meals and snacks,
special activity requests, and special functions with limited supervision.
- Ensures food is prepared following food safety and sanitation standards
and all HACCP guidelines.
- Ensures that all prep work is completed as assigned with limited
supervision.
- Maintains optimum cooking, storage, and serving temperatures
throughout preparation, cooking and serving process per HACCP
guidelines.
- Provides ongoing feedback to managers regarding recipes that
immediately affect quality of food items and service of food.
- Ability to train others in food services to include food handling,
equipment maintenance and safety.
- Performance will be measured by managers’ daily observation/feedback;
Patient tray line monitoring of product prior to service by supervisor on
duty; patient satisfaction survey results.
Handling of Stock, Supplies & Leftovers
- Retrieve food and supplies to meet daily production needs.
- Follows menu, tallies, production sheets and recipes to determine
correct amounts of product needed for daily production with specific
regard to impact of food cost
on overall department budget.
- Keep all perishables at optimum temperatures during preparation and
cooking (HACCP).
- Secures leftovers, properly covering, chilling, labeling and dating
(HACCP).
- Performance will be measured through managers’ daily observation
/feedback; Federal, State, and Local Inspection report results, Patient
Satisfaction Survey, production and Waste Tracking reports.
Special Assignments:
- May be required to perform other duties as assigned. May be required to assist the
agency or state government generally in the event of an emergency declaration by the
Governor.
KSA's Required to Perform the Job:
- Ability to perform manual labor and tasks such as bending, stooping, and lifting
- Demonstrate ability to follow written and verbal instructions
Minimum Qualifications
- Experience in interpreting and applying written instructions, including recipes.
- Experience in food service operation required.
Additional Considerations
- Food Service Handler Certification
- ServSafe Certification
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.
Applications/résumés will begin to be reviewed within five (5) days of the posting date.
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 (DBHDS) cannot employ or utilize as volunteers, individuals convicted of specific ("barrier") crimes or those with pending "barrier" charges.
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) 524-7111 during business hours (8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.).
Equal Opportunity: The Commonwealth of Virginia 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: DBHDS 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: DBHDS 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: Human Resource Department
Phone: 804-524-7000
Email: CSHRecruitment@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.