- Sets up and breaks down work stations.
- Maintains a clean and sanitary work station.
- Cooks and prepares food according to production guidelines and recipes.
- Ensures food is stored at the appropriate temperature for the appropriate length of time, and follows all food safety standards.
- Completes daily temperature logs
- Evaluates food quality and preparedness by tasting.
- Responsible for using correct portions when cutting, preparing, and serving items.
- Adheres to the weekly/monthly cleaning schedules as posted by management.
- Responsible for loading and unloading food carts on and off the truck for delivery, with frequent lifting/transporting hot food items
- Considerable experience in food preparation, serving and basic knowledge of large quantity food preparation.
- Ability to work with limited supervision.
- Must be able to read, write and follow written and verbal instructions.
- Must be able to read and write in English.
- Ability to use sharp objects to prepare food such as: knives, meat slicers, grinders, etc.
- Must be able to lift and carry trays not in excess of 50 pounds.
Must be able to work 8 hour rotating shifts, between the hours of 5am & 7:30pm including weekends and holidays.- Assist with the duties of the Supervisor in their absence, observing all safety rules and regulations.
- Ability to work in a team environment.
- Serve Safe Certification and/or ability to obtain within 6 months of employment.
- Knowledge of food safety, sanitation, cost controls and operating and repairing food service equipment.
- Knowledge of food product, identification, and acceptable level of food quality.
- Must know methods of food preparation, cooking times, and portion sizes to ensure food is prepared in prescribed manner.
- Demonstrated ability to monitor and supervise the work of others.
- Ability to drive the Food Service truck and deliver food to the homes as needed.
- Ability to perform the essential physical requirements of the position which may include working inside the kitchen area, interacting with heated equipment, steam, loud noise, chemicals and other at-risk conditions. Involves repetitive motion.
- Knowledge of the Board of Health food safety regulations and demonstrated ability to adhere to them.
- Able to stand for long periods of time
Food Services Technician II-Cook - Chesapeake, United States - Virginia Department of Human Resource Management
Description
Food Services Technician II-Cook
Job no:
Work type: Full-Time (Salaried)
Location: Chesapeake, Virginia
Categories: Health and Human Services
Title: Food Services Technician II-Cook
State Role Title: 79212
Hiring Range: $31,531-$43,512
Pay Band: 2
Agency: Dept Behavioral Health/Develop
Location:
Southeastern Va Training Centr
Agency Website:
Recruitment Type: General Public - G
Job Duties
Minimum Qualifications
Must be able to attend 5 days of Pre-Service
Additional Considerations
Experience in residential food service work, food consistencies, or diet requirements.
Certified Food Manager
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.
Southeastern Virginia Training Center 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.
Southeastern Virginia Training Center 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:, or call DARS at
Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. Contact Human Resources at for assistance. Minorities, Individuals with disabilities, Veterans, and people with National Service experience are encouraged to apply. EEO/AA/TTY.
Southeastern Virginia Training Center 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.
Contact Information
Name:
DaShanta White, HR Recruiter
Phone:
Email:
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 Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor within the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI).
Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their Certificate of Disability.
If you need to get a Certificate of Disability, use this link:Career Pathways for Individuals with Disabilities, or call DARS at , or DBVI at
Advertised: 05 Apr 2024 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: 30 Apr 2024 Eastern Daylight Time