Job Title: Food Service Cook

Position Information

Working Title
Food Service Cook

Role Title
Food Service Technician I - 79211

Job Open Date
09/30/2021

Job Close Date

Open Until Filled
Yes

Is this position funded in whole or in part by the American Recovery & Reinvestment Act (Stimulus Package)?
No

Hiring Range
Negotiable, commensurate with experience.

Agency
Eastern State Hospital (704)

Agency Website
http://www.esh.dbhds.virginia.gov/

Location
Williamsburg - 830

Sublocation

Position Number
01307

Job Posting Number
1087025

Type of Recruitment
General Public - G

Does this position have telework options?
No

Bilingual/Multilingual Skill Requirement/Preference
No

Job Type
Full-Time (Salaried)

Job Type Detail
Full-Time Salaried - Non-Faculty- FTS-1

Pay Band
01

Job Description
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 Technician I Cook.
 
This position prepares attractive and nutritional meals according to standardized recipes within specified time constraints. This position uses the cook-chill method of food preparation and storage. Ensures that the proper safety and sanitation standards are met. Follow rules and regulations of the department and the hospital. Ensures that proper safety and sanitation standards are met at all times. Assures that the proper number and size of portions are prepared. Assists and trains and may supervise the activities of new employees at the request of the section manager or Food Service Manager. Actively supports agency SWaM Procurement goals and Executive Order 20 (2014); and where possible promotes SWaM through agency outreach events. Supports the intent of the EO20 and the goals of the Agency SWaM Plan.
 
Multiple positions may be filled from this posting. 

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 are required to work different shifts to include nights, weekends and holidays, and/or overtime.

Minimum Qualifications
• Experience in reading and understanding standardized recipes. 

• Experience in preparing meals in an orderly and timely manner. 
 
• Experience maintaining a high degree of sanitation in the work area including equipment used. 
 
• Knowledge of safety regulations. 
 
• Experience in preparation of large quantity cooking. 
 
• Experience in working in the operation of industrial/heavy duty food processing equipment. 
 
• Ability to work as a "roundsman" in reference to cooking skills and knowledge as well as commercial baking skills. 
 
• Experience in providing training to new employees. 

• Ability to lift heavy objects; bending and stooping; prolonged standing and walking on various surfaces (i.e. concrete, tile, grass, dirt, etc.). 
 
• Work in various environmental conditions (extreme humidity, heat or cold). 
 
• Ability to lift routinely 50 pounds or 25% of body weight (whichever is less). 
 
• Ability to work overtime as required and act in the capacity of essential personnel during emergency/crisis situations. 
 
• High School graduate or equivalent.

Preferred Qualifications
• Knowledge of special diet food preparation. 
 
• Experience in a hospital Food Service Department. 
 
• Experience in supervision.

Special Requirements
Minorities, individuals with disabilities, veterans, and people with National Service experience are encouraged to apply. EEO /AA/ TTY . Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities. 
 
Eastern State Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment opportunities are open to applicants without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, political affiliation, genetics or disability. 
 
Applicants are responsible for ensuring that the application and supplemental materials thoroughly reflects their knowledge, skills, and abilities, as it relates to the advertised qualifications. 
 
For consideration, a completed application must be received online by 11:59PM on the "Job Close Date" 
 
Applicants who list "see resume" in lieu of completing the application may miss the opportunity for consideration. 
 
Eastern State Hospital conducts a comprehensive and thorough background check on all employees.

Per Executive Directive, to address additional measures to protect our state employees and those we service, you are required to disclose your current vaccination status and you will be required to complete a Vaccination Status Form upon hire.  Failing to disclose your vaccination status may disqualify you from a position with our facility.

Special Instructions to Applicants
Eastern State Hospital offers a competitive benefit package to include various health care plans, paid life insurance, Virginia Retirement System retirement plan, 12 paid holidays, annual, family personal and sick leave. 

Eastern State Hospital is a tobacco-free facility.