Title: Food Service Technician l

State Role Title: Food Service Technician I

Hiring Range: Salary Range: $35,254/yr. to $49,023/yr.

Pay Band: 1

Agency: Dept Behavioral Health/Develop

Location: Southwestern VA Mtl Hlth Inst

Agency Website: https://dbhds.virginia.gov/facilities/swvmhi/

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

The purpose of this position is to attractively arrange and correctly portion food items on patient meal trays according to printed tickets and cycle menu. Deliver patient meals to appropriate dining areas according to posted schedules. Prepare and package patient nourishments and snacks following posted menu and cycle. Clean and sanitize facility, fixtures, equipment and service ware following established procedures and posted schedules.

The scheduled hours for this position are 10:30am - 7:00pm. There will be weekend and holiday work necessary.

Minimum Qualifications

No minimum requirements for entry into this position

Additional Considerations

Prior experience in a commercial or institutional food service facility is desirable but not required.
Ability to read, comprehend, and carry out written and verbal instructions.
Capacity to learn and perform cleaning and sanitation procedures in a safe and effective manner.
Ability to stand for extended periods, lift moderate (10-40 lbs.) loads, bend, stoop, and carry objects.

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: Rebecca Richardson

Phone: 276-706-3516

Email: rebecca.richardson@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.