FOOD SERVICE TECHNICIAN I - UTILITY DRIVER (part-time)

Title: FOOD SERVICE TECHNICIAN I - UTILITY DRIVER (part-time)

State Role Title: Combined Food Prep and Serv Wkrs, Incl Fast Food

Hiring Range: $15.00 / hour

Pay Band: 1

Agency: Dept Behavioral Health/Develop

Location: Eastern State Hospital

Agency Website: https://dbhds.virginia.gov/facilities/esh/

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

This is a Part-Time position, no benefits.

Eastern State Hospital, located in Williamsburg, Virginia, was founded in 1773, with a well-intentional emphasis on community focused mental health care. This state of the art campus, situated on 500 acres, consists of two patient care buildings with 300 patients, and a highly skilled staff of over 900. Eastern State Hospital is part of the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services (DBHDS) system, and is accredited by the Joint Commission.

ESH invites applications for the position of a FOOD SERVICE TECHNICIAN I - UTILITY DRIVER (part-time).

This position is responsible for the efficient transportation of meal trays to ensure that patients receive their meals at the appropriate times, supporting their dietary needs with responsibilities that include, but are not limited to: adhering to health and safety regulations during transport to maintain the integrity of quality of food and preventing contamination and spoilage; ensuring transportation equipment, such as carts and retherm units, are clean, functional, and properly maintained; and maintaining cleanliness and hygiene standards in food handling and preparation areas, adhering to health and safety regulations.

SCHEDULE: Must be available to work up to 29 hours per week with shifts scheduled pm weekdays, weekends and holidays.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Must have the ability to routinely lift 50 pounds or 25% of body weight (whichever is less) and the capability to perform physically demanding tasks, such as standing for long periods of time, lifting heavy objects, and moving around the kitchen efficiently.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must have a Valid Virginia Driver's License with acceptable driving record from the last three years
• Experience driving delivery trucks up to 13 tons GVWR
• Must be able to routinely lift 50 pounds or 25% of body weight (whichever is less) and performing physically demanding tasks, such as standing for long periods of time, lifting heavy objects, and moving around the kitchen efficiently.

Additional Considerations

• Food Service training with basic knowledge of food service sanitation, safety and service requirements is preferred.

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.

This position is considered essential personnel and would be required to work in the event of an emergency, pandemic, or facility need. All ESH positions may be required to work different shifts to include nights, weekends, and holidays, and/or overtime as requested, in the event of an emergency.

EASTERN STATE HOSPITAL only accepts online applications via PAGEUP. Resumes and other documents may accompany the application but will not serve as a substitute for an application. Faxed, e-mailed or mailed applications will not be accepted. Please refer to your PAGEUP account for the status of your application and this position. This posting will remain open for a minimum of five (5) business days.

This position is a hourly/wage and not eligible for benefits. Hourly (wage) employees may not work more than 29 hours a week and are limited to working 1500 hours in a year.

Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. Contact Human Resources at (HR Rep phone # 757-208-7717) for assistance. Minorities, Individuals with disabilities, Veterans, and people with National Service experience are encouraged to apply. EEO/AA/TTY.

EASTERN STATE HOSPITAL is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment opportunities are open to all regardless of race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, political affiliation, genetics or disability.

DBHDS is a healthcare organization and must comply with the federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (federal CMS) guidance on Omnibus COVID-19 Health Care staff Vaccination Regulation which requires vaccination of all employees or an exemption. A job offer of employment is contingent upon the candidate meeting these guidelines as a condition of employment.

Contact Information

• Name: DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES
• Phone: PLEASE CHECK APPLICATION FOR STATUS UPDATE
• Email: EMAILED APPLICATION MATERIALS NOT ACCEPTED

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.