Cook

Title: Cook

State Role Title: Food Service Technician II

Hiring Range: $21.63 - $24.04 / Hour

***Start date to be determined upon acceptance of first residents***

**Probationary period will start over effective hire date for all state employees**

Pay Band: 2

Agency: Dept of Veterans Services

Location: Puller Veterans Center

Agency Website: www.dvs.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

Nutrition and Special Diets
Understanding of therapeutic diets (e.g., low sodium, diabetic, pureed, mechanical soft)
Basic nutrition principles for older adults and veterans
Food Safety and Sanitation

Knowledge of safe food handling procedures (ServSafe certification is often preferred)
Understanding of local, state, and federal food safety regulations

Menu Planning and Food Preparation
Ability to follow standardized recipes and menus

Familiarity with batch cooking and portion control

Cooking Skills
Proficiency in preparing meals from scratch using various cooking techniques (e.g., roasting, boiling, sautéing)
Ability to adjust recipes for texture-modified diets

Time Management
Ability to coordinate and prepare meals on time for multiple meal periods (breakfast, lunch, dinner)
Efficient multitasking in a fast-paced kitchen environment

Communication
Clear communication with dietary aides, nursing staff, and supervisors
Ability to document food temperatures and meal changes accurately

Teamwork
Collaborative work with dietary team members to ensure timely and accurate meal delivery
Adaptability
Flexibility to adjust menus and meals based on resident needs or supply availability
Attention to Detail
Accuracy in following diet orders and preventing cross-contamination for allergens

Minimum Qualifications

High School Diploma or Equivalent
Previous experience working in a skilled nursing facility a plus

Additional Considerations

N/A

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.

You will be provided with a confirmation of receipt when your application and / or resume is submitted successfully. Please refer to "your application" in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

The commonwealth does not provide sponsorship; therefore, applicants must be a Citizen or National of the United States, a lawful permanent resident, or an alien authorized to work.

Excluding current DVS employees, the selected candidate must pass a criminal background check.

For consideration for this position, candidates MUST apply online at wwww.jobs.virgnia.gov. Applicants are encouraged to be specific regarding job-related knowledge, skills, and abilities. Resumes are encouraged but do not substitute submittal of the online application. Applications submitted via postal mail, email, or fax will not be considered. Please contact Human Resources if you need assistance.

In support of the Commonwealth's commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative hiring process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their Certificate of Disabilities (COD) provided by the Certified Rehabilitation Counselor within the Department of Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS). Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable to DARS to get their Certificate of Disability.

If you need to obtain a Certificate of Disability, use this link:
https://www.vadars.org/drs/cpid/PWContact.aspx, or call DARS at 800-552-5019

Contact Information

Name: Beth Rinker

Phone: Beth.Rinker@dvs.virginia.gov

Email: Beth.Rinker@dvs.virginia.gov

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

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