Cook

Overview

Title: Cook

State Role

Title:

Food Service Technician II

Hiring Range: Commensurate with experience

Pay Band: 2

Agency: Dept of Veterans Services

Location: Sitter-Barfoot Veterans Care

Agency Website: Dept of Veterans Services website information remains as listed; visit the agency site for more details.

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Sitter & Barfoot Veterans Care Center is named for two Medal of Honor recipients – Colonel Van Barfoot and Colonel Carl Sitter – and provides quality care for Virginia’s Veterans. This single-level facility features 200 single-occupancy rooms across four nursing units: two 60-bed skilled nursing care units, one 40-bed skilled nursing care unit, and one 40-bed secure Alzheimer’s dementia unit.

Open position:
Cook. Working hours are 11:45 AM - 8:15 PM and will include every other weekend.

• Prepare and serve food and meals in accordance with planned menus, diet plans, recipes, proper portion control, temperature procedures, and facility policies
• Review menus prior to tray line operation
• Review over produced foods and utilize as alternates
• Assist in checking trays for menu and diet preferences and accuracy
• Ensure proper storage of foods and supplies
• Assist the Director of Nutrition Services and/or Nutrition Supervisors in directing the activities of Nutrition employees
• Direct and assist in cleaning and sanitizing work areas, equipment, floors, dishes, and utensils; follow all safety, infection control, and sanitation guidelines; complete cleaning assignments
• Attend and participate in training and in-service education; assist in departmental orientation and training of other staff
• Assist in promoting positive relationships with residents, such as the Adopt a Veteran Program, family members, visitors, and co-workers
• Perform other duties that may be assigned

• High School Diploma, GED, or Equivalent Required
• 1 Year Prior Experience in a Kitchen/Culinary Setting Required
• Knowledge of food service operations
• Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively with others, including staff members and residents
• Ability to carry out the duties of the position with reasonable accommodations
• Ability to work overtime as needed to support the business/facility

• Three years' experience working in institutional food preparation or related field and experience working in skilled-nursing facilities also preferred

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.

Application must be complete to be considered. Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disability Act. Contact Human Resources for assistance.

SBVCC is an equal opportunity employer; minorities, individuals with disabilities, veterans, and individuals with National Service experience are encouraged to apply. EEO/AA/TT

Only online applications will be accepted. Successful completion of a Background Criminal History Check (including FBI-based fingerprint check), reference and employment verifications, and Pre-Employment Drug Test are required. TB Skin Testing will be completed upon hire.

SBVCC is a healthcare organization and must comply with the federal CMS Omnibus COVID-19 Health Care staff Vaccination Regulation; new hires must disclose vaccination status and present proof during the pre-employment process. Those not vaccinated or who choose not to disclose status may request a medical or religious accommodation. Those who obtain an exemption from the vaccine mandate may be subject to testing requirements.

Name:
Human Resources

Phone:
Human Resources

Email: sbvcchrginia.gov

In support of inclusion, individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered, applicants may provide an AHP Letter (formerly COD) from DARS or DBVI. Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit disability documentation to DARS/DBVI to obtain an AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at the AHP Letter resource or by calling DARS at .

Note:

Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022 and February 29, 2024, can still use that COD for the Alternative Hiring Process.