Food Service Tech I (part time)

Title: Food Service Tech I (part time)

State Role Title: 79211

Hiring Range: $15/hour

Pay Band:

Agency: Dept Behavioral Health/Develop

Location: Catawba Hospital

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

Recruitment Type:

Job Duties

A. Serves food according to facility standards.
• Follows infection control procedures (hand washing, hair net and gloves).
• Reads menu and selects proper portion control tool on cafeteria serving line.
• Working knowledge of patient diet restrictions.
• Pleasant social interactions with all customers.

B. Cleans and sanitizes food service areas.
• Follows infection control procedures (hand washing, hair net and gloves).
• Read and follow daily cleaning schedules.
• Follows departmental cleaning and recycling procedures, per policy.
• Maintains an organized and clean work area.
• Remove trash and clean trash cans.
• Mop dining room and other areas.

C. Busses and washes dishes.
• Busses and washes dishware according to sanitation standards and properly de-stains dishes at noon meal.
• Records wash and final rinse temperatures of dish machine, per policy.
• Operates and cleans dish machine, per policy.
• Clean dishware and trays and disperse to appropriate storage, per policy.

D. Performs simple food preparation duties.
• Follows infection control procedures (hand washing, hair net, gloves).
• Performs simple food preparation duties based on menu requirements as assigned by dietary supervisor.
• Assist cooks and supervisor as needed.
• Put up stock and recycle boxes, per policy.

E. Diet Kitchen extra duties.
• Follows infection control procedures (hand washing, hair net, gloves).
• Reads menu and selects proper portion control tool.
• Working knowledge of patient diet restrictions.
• Works cooperatively on tray line in assigned position.
• Tray delivery to units according to time schedule.
• Assist diet kitchen personnel as assigned by dietary supervisor.

F. Continuing Education.
• Attends all required in-services.

Minimum Qualifications

· Be able to assimilate and retain knowledge.
· Be able to read with comprehension.
· Be able to work without constant supervision.
· Have the ability to analyze simple diet decisions and come to a correct conclusion.
· Possess good employee/patient/staff relationships.
· Refer to Catawba Hospital Competency Assessment.

Additional Considerations

Previous food service experience or experience in a healthcare setting is 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.

(Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. Contact 540-375-4200 for assistance. Minorities, Individuals with disabilities, Veterans, and people with National Service experience are encouraged to apply. EEO/AA/TTY)

Contact Information

Name: Austin Grasty

Phone: 540-375-4368

Email: austin.grasty@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.