FOOD SERVICE LEAD COOK
Job no: 5014005
Work type: Full-Time (Salaried)
Location: Williamsburg, Virginia
Categories: Food Services
Title: FOOD SERVICE LEAD COOK
State Role Title: 79212
Hiring Range: $35,880 annually
Pay Band: 2
Agency: Dept Behavioral Health/Develop
Location: Eastern State Hospital
Agency Website: esh.dbhds.virginia.gov
Recruitment Type: General Public - G
Job Duties
NOW OFFERING $1,500 SIGN-ON BONUS FOR CANDIDATES NEW TO STATE SERVICE!
Eastern State Hospital, located in Williamsburg, Virginia, was founded in 1773, with a well-intentional emphasis on community focused mental health care. This state of the art campus, situated on 500 acres, consists of two patient care buildings with 300 patients, and a highly skilled staff of over 900. Eastern State Hospital is part of the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services (DBHDS) system, and is accredited by the Joint Commission.
ESH invites applications for the FOOD SERVICE LEAD COOK (F/S TECH II).
This position is responsible for preparing attractive and nutritional meals according to standardized recipes within specified time constraints and using the cook-chill method of food preparation and storage. This position will ensure safety and sanitation standards are always met; assure the appropriate quantity and portion size are prepared correctly; prepare modified textures for patients with special needs; assist in the training activities of new employees and may supervise new staff during training at the request of the department manager; and follow all protocols, rules and regulations as required by the department, facility, and other regulatory agencies.
Alternate Work Schedule: Hours are from 4:00 AM to 12:30 PM with shifts scheduled on weekdays, weekends, and some holidays. Candidates must able to work overtime as needed.
Physical Demands: The physical demands for this position include, but are not limited to, frequent lifting of heavy objects; bending; stooping; standing for prolonged periods; walking on various surfaces (example: concrete, tile, grass, dirt, etc); and working in various environmental conditions (extreme humidity, heat or cold).
The qualified candidate will have the ability to read and understand standardized recipes, policies and procedures and prepare meals in an orderly and timely manner; maintain a high degree of sanitation in the work area and the equipment used and follow safety regulations at all times; have a working knowledge of large quantity cooking and experience in the operation of industrial/heavy duty food processing equipment; be able to function with minimal supervision; and have the ability of a "Roundsman" in reference to cooking skills and knowledge as well as commercial baking skills and willingness to provide coverage at any cooking station as need arises.
Minimum Qualifications
Ability to routinely lift 50 pounds or 25% of body weight, whichever is less.
Experience in commercial or large quantity food preparation.
Experience operating, cleaning and sanitizing industrial/heavy-duty food processing equipment.
Additional Considerations
Knowledge of special diet food preparation.
Experience working in hospital/institutional food service department or other large-volume food service industry and supervisory skills.
Experience with providing supervision.
Special Instructions
You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or rsum is submitted successfully. Please refer to "Your Application" in your account to check the status of your application for this position.
This position is considered essential personnel and would be required to work in the event of an emergency, pandemic, or facility need. All ESH positions may be required to work different shifts to include nights, weekends, and holidays, and/or overtime as requested, in the event of an emergency.
EASTERN STATE HOSPITAL only accepts online applications via PAGEUP. Resumes and other documents may accompany the application but will not serve as a substitute for an application. Faxed, e-mailed or mailed applications will not be accepted. Please refer to your PAGEUP account for the status of your application and this position. This posting will remain open for a minimum of five (5) business days.
EASTERN STATE HOSPITAL offers a comprehensive benefit package to include your choice of four health insurance plans, paid life insurance and retirement plans, 12 paid holidays, annual and sick leave.
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 Certified Rehabilitation Counselor within the Department for 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 get a Certificate of Disability, use this link: https://www.vadars.org/drs/cpid/PWContact.aspx , or call DARS at 800-552-5019.
Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. Contact Human Resources at (HR Rep phone # 757-208-7717) for assistance. Minorities, Individuals with disabilities, Veterans, and people with National Service experience are encouraged to apply. EEO/AA/TTY.
EASTERN STATE HOSPITAL is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment opportunities are open to all regardless of race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, political affiliation, genetics or disability.
DBHDS is a healthcare organization and must comply with the federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (federal CMS) guidance on Omnibus COVID-19 Health Care staff Vaccination Regulation which requires vaccination of all employees or an exemption. A job offer of employment is contingent upon the candidate meeting these guidelines as a condition of employment.
Contact Information
Name: DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES
Phone: REFER TO APPLICATION FOR STATUS UPDATE
Email: EMAILED APPLICATION MATERIALS NOT ACCEPTED
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.
Advertised: 16 Apr 2024 Eastern Daylight Time
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