Dietary Aide (Full-Time)

Title: Dietary Aide (Full-Time)

State Role Title: Food Service Technician I

Hiring Range: $17.00-$19.50

Pay Band: 1

Agency: Dept of Veterans Services

Location: J&C VCC

Agency Website: www.dvs.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

This role is responsible for assisting in meal preparation, service, and kitchen hygiene to meet resident's specific dietary needs. They work closely with dietitians, nurses, and kitchen staff to ensure compliance with therapeutic diets and maintain food safety standards.

Shift Schedule- M-F and every other weekend. 11:30am-8:30pm
Why Join Us?
• Competitive pay and benefits.
• Supportive team environment.
• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact by ensuring smooth staffing operations.

Minimum Qualifications

Food Preparation: This includes the ability to prepare meals according to recipes and dietary restrictions, using various kitchen equipment and utensils.

Food Safety and Sanitation: Maintaining a clean and safe environment. Must be knowledgeable about proper food handling, storage, and sanitation procedures.

Knowledge of Nutrition: Understanding basic nutrition principles and dietary restrictions is essential for preparing appropriate meals for individuals with specific needs.

Operating Kitchen Equipment: Dietary aides need to be comfortable using various kitchen appliances and tools.

Additional Considerations

SNF or hospital setting experience preferred.

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.

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 Commonwealth does not provide sponsorship; therefore, applicants must be a citizen or national of the U.S., a Lawful Permanent Resident, or an alien authorized to work.

Excluding current DVS employees, the selected candidate MUST pass a criminal background check.

For consideration for this position, candidates MUST apply online at www.jobs.virginia.gov. Applicants are encouraged to be specific regarding job-related knowledge, skills, and abilities. Resumes are encouraged but do not substitute submittal of the online application. Applications submitted via postal mail, email, or fax will not be considered. Please contact Human Resources if you need assistance.

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 Certified Rehabilitation Counselor within the Department of Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS). Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable to DARS to get their Certificate of Disability.

If you need to obtain a Certificate of Disability, use this link: https://www.vadars.org/drs/cpid/PWContact.aspx, or call DARS at 800-552-5019.

Contact Information

Name: Natasha Hughes

Phone: 757-263-3100

Email: HRJCVCC@dvs.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.