Food Service Worker

Food Service Worker

The Virginia School for the Deaf and the Blind is seeking a Food Service Worker to provide healthy, safe and sanitary meals to the students and staff of the school, with friendly customer service. This is an 11-month position (paid over 12 months) with full state benefits. Working hours are 5:30am – 2:00pm, Monday through Friday. Responsibilities include:

• Assisting with the preparation and serving of meals
• Cleaning the dining and kitchen areas
• Washing dishes
• Receiving food orders
• Putting stock in correct storage places

Minimum Qualifications:

• Ability to follow oral and written instruction
• Proficiency level of Novice in American Sign Language as measured by the Sign Communication Proficiency Interview or agreement to acquire the specified level within three years
• Ability to lift 35-50 pounds
• Ability to perform repetitive motion to include standing, sitting, reaching, lifting, walking, bending and climbing. Ability to tolerate varied temperatures

Additional Considerations:

• Prefer general knowledge in meal service
• Prefer general knowledge in food preparation
• Prefer knowledge in food equipment and cleaning supplies

Special Instructions:

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.

If selected as a finalist with VSDB, candidates can expect the following: Background Investigation Requirements: All applicants are subject to a background investigation. Investigations may include fingerprint checks (State Police, FBI); the Department of Social Service's Child Abuse and Neglect Central Registry check; verification of education (relevant to employment); and other checks based on the position. Application Requirements: Application and/or résumé for this position are only accepted electronically through the Commonwealth of Virginia's Electronic Recruitment System. All applications should be submitted by 11:55pm on the closing date for the position. Mailed, emailed, faxed, or hand delivered applications and/or résumés will not be accepted. The decision to interview an applicant is based solely on the information received for this position from the electronic application and/or résumé. Layoff Preferences: Applicants who possess an Interagency Placement Screening Form (Yellow Form) or a Preferential Hiring Form (Blue Form) as issued under the Department of Human Resources Management (DHRM) Policy 1.30 Layoff (Commonwealth of VA employees only) MUST attach these forms when submitting their state application and/or résumé. VSDB is an EEO employer and is committed to supporting workforce diversity, equitable opportunities and inclusivity. Reasonable accommodations are available upon request. VSDB values our Veterans and encourages all to apply and receive preference in the hiring process. AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other nation service alumni are also encouraged to apply. Each agency within the Commonwealth of Virginia is dedicated to recruiting, supporting, and maintaining a competent and diverse work force. Equal Opportunity Employer