What are the responsibilities and job description for the Food Operations Assistant position at Western State Hospital?
Title: Food Operations Assistant
State Role Title: 79211
Hiring Range: starting at $ (commensurate based on experience)
Pay Band: 1
Agency: Dept Behavioral Health/Develop
Location: Western State Hospital
Agency Website: jobs.virginia.gov
Recruitment Type: General Public - G
Job Duties
Western State Hospital is seeking a full time Food Operations Assistant who will perform a combination of operational tasks related to the assembly and service of patient trays to include: proper assembly of patient trays; snacks and bag meals; service of items from a cold serving station or hot line; cleaning of dishes, trays, equipment, and kitchen facilities; accurate and timely delivery of retherm units and appropriate docking of retherm carts; and all work to be performed in accordance with rules and regulations of the VA Department of Health, maintaining a high level of personal hygiene.
This position will also be responsible for properly storing food to prevent food spoilage and waste; pans are replaced and cleaned regularly to ensure safety; clean, sanitize, and store all pots and pans allowing them to air dry according to the VDH and Department guidelines; and accurately assemble patient trays with correct food, beverage, condiments, and place items in proper locations according to the menu/tray ticket.
This position is eligible for:
- retirement with cash match
- health, vision, and dental insurance
- paid time off
- life insurance
Minimum Qualifications
- ability to life moderate to heavy objects (20-50 lbs); prolonged standing and walking on various surfaces; and work when needed in various environmental conditions
- ability to understand and follow written and oral instructions and ability to read tray ticket and posted job assignments
Additional Considerations
- prior experience in the basic knowledge of foodservice/food preparation and basic sanitation
- bilingual
- veteran
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.
The successful applicant must pass a criminal background investigation, drug screening test and employment reference check. The applicant must have the ability to perform at the level of physical demands noted on the Employee Work Profile and the verified ability to perform the essential functions of the position.
Commonwealth’s Alternate Hiring Process: 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 Certificate of Disability (COD) provided by a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor within the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their Certificate of Disability. If you need to get a Certificate of Disability, use this link: https://www.vadars.org/drs/cpid/PWContact.aspx, or call DARS at 800- 552-5019, or DBVI at 800-622-2155.
DBHDS is a healthcare organization and must comply with the federal CMS Omnibus COVID-19 Health Care staff Vaccination Regulation which requires all employees to be vaccinated or receive an exemption. Upon acceptance of a job offer, new recruits will be asked to disclose their vaccination status (and for those fully vaccinated, proof of vaccination) during the pre-employment process. New staff who are not vaccinated for any reason or choose not to disclose their vaccination status, will need to request a medical or religious accommodation. If you have questions, please contact the Office of Human Resources.
Contact Information
Name: Samantha Leep
Phone: 540-332-8306
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.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $33,323.00 per year
Work Location: In person
Salary : $1,000 - $33,323
