Title: Food Service Worker SDB00078

State Role Title: Food Service Technician I

Hiring Range: $29,417 - $34,990

Pay Band: 1

Agency: VA School for the Deaf & Blind

Location: VA School for Deaf & Blind

Agency Website: www.vsdb.k12.va.us

Recruitment Type: Agency Employee Only - A

Job Duties

The beginning date for this position is July 2026

Why come to VSDB?
✔ Great comprehensive benefit package including:
✔ Ample paid time off including more than 12 holidays
✔ Low cost medical, dental and vision insurance
✔ Free life insurance
✔ Supportive and positive team setting

The Virginia School for the Deaf and the Blind is seeking a Food Service Worker to provide healthy, safe and sanitary meals to the students and staff of the school, with friendly customer service. This is an 11-month position (paid over 12 months) with full state benefits. Working hours are 5:30am – 2:00pm, Monday through Friday.

Responsibilities include:
• Assisting with the preparation and serving of meals
• Cleaning the dining and kitchen areas
• Washing dishes
• Receiving food orders
• Putting stock in correct storage places

Minimum Qualifications

Ability to follow oral and written instruction

Proficiency level of Novice in American Sign Language as measured by the Sign Communication Proficiency Interview or agreement to acquire the specified level within three years

Ability to lift 35-50 pounds

Ability to perform repetitive motion to include standing, sitting, reaching, lifting, walking, bending and climbing.

Ability to tolerate varied temperatures

Additional Considerations

Prefer general knowledge in meal service

Prefer general knowledge in food preparation

Prefer knowledge in food equipment and cleaning supplies

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.

If selected as a finalist with VSDB, candidates can expect the following:

Background Investigation Requirements: All applicants are subject to a background investigation. Investigations may include fingerprint checks (State Police, FBI); the Department of Social Service’s Child Abuse and Neglect Central Registry check; verification of education (relevant to employment); and other checks based on the position.

Application Requirements: Application and/or résumé for this position are only accepted electronically through the Commonwealth of Virginia’s Electronic Recruitment System. All applications should be submitted by 11:55pm on the closing date for the position. Mailed, emailed, faxed, or hand delivered applications and/or résumés will not be accepted. The decision to interview an applicant is based solely on the information received for this position from the electronic application and/or résumé.

Layoff Preferences: Applicants who possess an Interagency Placement Screening Form (Yellow Form) or a Preferential Hiring Form (Blue Form) as issued under the Department of Human Resources Management (DHRM) Policy 1.30 Layoff (Commonwealth of VA employees only) MUST attach these forms when submitting their state application and/or résumé.

VSDB is an EEO employer and is committed to supporting workforce diversity, equitable opportunities and inclusivity. Reasonable accommodations are available upon request.

VSDB values our Veterans and encourages all to apply and receive preference in the hiring process. AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other nation service alumni are also encouraged to apply.

Each agency within the Commonwealth of Virginia is dedicated to recruiting, supporting, and maintaining a competent and diverse work force. Equal Opportunity Employer

Contact Information

Name: Jody Beelendorf

Phone: 540-332-9069

Email: jody.beelendorf@vsdbs.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.