Kitchen Services Worker I - Taunton State Hospital - Continuous Posting

Kitchen Services Worker I

This is an open and continuous posting for full-time (40 hours) positions. Taunton State Hospital is seeking a candidate to join our Dietary Department to serve food to patients and maintain sanitary standards and practices by cleaning and washing equipment in the work area. There are part-time and full-time positions available. The days off and hours are to be determined. Schedules: Part-time positions may be available. 6 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. 10 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.

Duties and Responsibilities (these duties are a general summary and not all inclusive): Serves hot or cold food on the tray line and at mealtimes to patients and staff to ensure a correct meal service to clients per policy. Prepares cold food by setting items on the tray line to be held at proper temperature to comply with department protocol. Prepares food for special diets by following instructions on dieting cards. Cleans areas used for preparing, serving and cleaning food and food and food service equipment after each meal to comply with department protocol. Cleans floors by sweeping and washing using appropriate supplies and equipment daily after each meal service to ensure that State sanitary codes are met. Cleans interior surfaces such as walls, furniture, etc. by washing using appropriate supplies & equipment as assigned by supervisors daily check list. Empties waste receptacles and disposes of waste properly to comply with State sanitary regulations. Washes dishes and other food service equipment after and during meals to comply with State sanitary codes. Cleans kitchen equipment, racks, ovens, etc. as assigned.

Preferred Qualifications: Six months Dietary experience. Given the population served, bilingual or multilingual fluency.

About Taunton State Hospital: Taunton State Hospital (TSH) operated by the Department of Mental Health (DMH) is a 62-bed inpatient facility that provides continuing care inpatient services to adults with major mental illnesses. The hospital is a leader in the successful integration of the Principles of Recovery and a rehabilitation philosophy into the treatment model and a part of the Southeast Area which works closely with the inpatient treatment teams to facilitate patients' discharge back to the community.

The Department of Mental Health, as the State Mental Health Authority, assures and provides access to services and supports to meet the mental health needs of individuals of all ages, enabling them to live, work and participate in their communities. The Department establishes standards to ensure effective and culturally competent care to promote recovery. The Department sets policy, promotes self-determination, protects human rights, and supports mental health training and research. This critical mission is accomplished by working in partnership with other state agencies, individuals, families, providers, and communities.

Continuous postings are used for high volume positions which require continuous hiring. Candidates who apply to this posting will remain active in the "continuous posting" for up to 90 days and will be considered as openings arise. Although we cannot guarantee every candidate will be considered, as selection is based on job availability and individual staffing needs of the agency, candidates are strongly encouraged to reapply upon expiration of their job submission.

A criminal background check will be completed on the recommended candidate as required by the regulations set forth by the Executive Office of Health and Human Services prior to the candidate being hired. Education, licensure and certifications will be verified in accordance with the Human Resources Division's Hiring Guidelines. Education and license/certification information provided by the selected candidate(s) is subject to the Massachusetts Public Records Law and may be published on the Commonwealth's website.

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Title 101 CMR 23.00 ("Regulation") requires certain agency staff to have received the COVID-19 vaccination and Influenza vaccination, or have taken required mitigation measures, to prevent viral infection and transmission in State Hospitals and State Congregate Care Facilities. The Regulation applies to this position. Successful candidates will be required to acknowledge and attest to your vaccination status for both COVID-19 and Influenza.

An Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. Females, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply. The Commonwealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law.

Primary Location: United States-Massachusetts-Taunton-60 Hodges Avenue

Job: Equipment, Facilities & Services

Agency: Department of Mental Health

Schedule: Full-time

Shift: Day