Cook SDB00190

Title: Cook SDB00190

State Role Title: Food Service Technician II

Hiring Range: $31,377 - $43,300

Pay Band: 2

Agency: VA School for the Deaf & Blind

Location: VA School for Deaf & Blind

Agency Website: https://vsdb.k12.va.us

Recruitment Type: Agency Employee Only - A

Job Duties

The Virginia School for the Deaf and the Blind (VSDB) is located in the historic, vibrant city of Staunton, Virginia. VSDB provides superior education for students who are deaf/hard of hearing, blind/vision impaired, deafblind, and deaf or blind with other disabilities.

VSDB offers PreK-12 education with both residential and day student options.

VSDB believes that disabilities are challenges not barriers and supports each student in their goal to be independent and to reach their highest academic potential!

VSDB prepares students for life!

About this position
The Virginia School for the Deaf and the Blind is seeking a Cook.
This is a classified position with state benefits, including health insurance, retirement, life insurance and disability coverage.
The VSDB offers:
• Supportive and positive team setting
• Low-cost medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Free Life insurance
• School-Residential partnership that supports a 24/7 learning environment

This job will start with the 2026 school year and is a 11-month classified position.

Minimum Qualifications

General knowledge of health regulations

Skill in food preparation

Knowledge of food equipment and cleaning supplies

Ability to follow oral and written instructions

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

Ability to tolerate various chemicals and varied temperatures.

Additional Considerations

Prefer some experience in the preparation of large quantities of food.

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.

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.