Cook

Job Title Cook State Role Title Food Service Technician II Hiring Range $37,855 - $52,240 Pay Band 2 Agency Dept Behavioral Health/Develop Location Catawba Hospital Agency Website Recruitment Type General Public - G Job Duties This position is responsible for preparing and cooking food for patients and staff while maintaining high standards of food safety, sanitation, and customer service. Duties include following infection control procedures such as proper hand washing, wearing hair nets and gloves, reading and following menus and daily tally sheets, and ensuring all ingredients and food products are available for production. The role requires utilizing departmental recipes and preparation instructions to produce quality, palatable meals that meet presentation standards, distributing food to the cafeteria and diet kitchen according to scheduled times, replenishing food supplies as needed, and accurately recording temperatures, labeling, and dating food products in compliance with policy. Additional responsibilities include removing outdated or unused items, sanitizing pots, pans, utensils, and equipment according to departmental procedures, maintaining a clean and organized work area, and following assigned cleaning schedules. The employee must properly operate kitchen equipment, report malfunctioning equipment to a supervisor immediately, and clean and sanitize equipment after each use. This position also requires flexibility to assist in various areas as directed, a strong willingness to work collaboratively as part of a team, and participation in all required in‑services and continuing education programs. Minimum Qualifications Ability to read, write, and follow directions Knowledge of quantity food production for regular and special diets Knowledge of sanitation standards Ability to work with others Refer to Catawba Hospital Food Services Competency Assessment Special Considerations Previous experience in a healthcare or large scale food service role is preferred. Equal Opportunity The Commonwealth of Virginia is committed to conducting all aspects of human resource management without regard to race (or traits historically associated with race, including hair texture, hair type, and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists), sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, political affiliation, disability, genetic information, and pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions.* There shall be no retaliation against anyone making allegations of violations of this policy. Under Virginia Code 37.2-314 and 37.2-408.1, the Department of Behavioral Health & Developmental Services (DBHDS) cannot employ or utilize as volunteers, individuals convicted of specific ("barrier") crimes or those with pending "barrier" charges. #J-18808-Ljbffr