Food Service Tech II - Cook Part Time
About the role
Western State Hospital, part of the Virginia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services (DBHDS), has been a leader in psychiatric treatment since 1828. WSH is a 302-bed Joint Commission/CMS-accredited psychiatric facility located in the scenic Shenandoah Valley. Just 30 minutes from vibrant university towns, our hospital serves adults with serious mental health needs and is nationally recognized for our Psychosocial Rehabilitation “Learning” programs. WSH provides a modern clinical setting and a therapeutic environment for patients, supported by highly qualified staff. Employees also enjoy the beauty and tranquility of the Shenandoah Valley, with nearby cities such as Charlottesville and Harrisonburg offering dining, entertainment, and outdoor activities, making Staunton an attractive place to live and work.
This position will perform a combination of operational tasks in support of the Nutrition Services department; handle catering request for events, social gatherings, and delegation visits; function as a lead worker performing opening/closing responsibilities; assist with assembly of patient trays, snacks and bag meals; clean dishes, trays, equipment, and kitchen facilities; perform storeroom assistance in receiving/stocking and/or pre-portioning/product stocking; and perform all work in accordance with the rules and regulations of the Virginia Department of Health, maintaining a high level of personal hygiene.
Responsibilities
- Weigh/measure ingredients and follow standardized recipes for products assigned, appropriately labeling/dating finished products
- Chill cooked recipe items to appropriate safe temperature within the appropriate timeframe and document all temperatures on appropriate HACCP log sheets
- Wash, rinse, and sanitize equipment and work surfaces and store all cleaning materials in designated locations
- Monitor the temperature of food items and make adjustments as necessary to maintain proper temperatures
- Inspect incoming items for quality, freshness, appropriate temperature and shipments verified with receipts
- Serve food and beverage items in proper amounts