Production Worker

Title: Production Worker / CookState Role Title: Food Service Technician IIHiring Range: $37,855.00 Salary to Commensurate with ExperiencePay Band: 2Agency: Dept Behavioral Health/DevelopLocation: Central State HospitalAgency Website: Recruitment Type: General Public - GJob DutiesCentral State Hospital (CSH) is a 277 bed Joint Commission accredited psychiatric inpatient facility located in Petersburg, Virginia. CSH has proudly been serving citizens of the Commonwealth since 1870, when we opened our doors as the first psychiatric hospital in the country dedicated to the treatment of African Americans. A new and modern CSH is currently under construction on the same property, with a scheduled completion date of CSH maintains the only maximum-security treatment facility in the state (111 beds). We also have 166 beds available for individuals in the community who need inpatient care, as well as individuals in the criminal justice system. We believe that treatment should be holistic and focused on the person's individual needs, recognizing that recovery is not linear or the same for every person. Treatment modalities may include medication, evidence-based group and individual therapy, peer support, psychosocial rehabilitation, vocational training, preparation for court, and treatment for substance use. Central State Hospital is currently recruiting for a Cook/Production Worker to provide three nutritionally adequate meals daily, prepared under safe and sanitary conditions and served at a palatable temperature, on time and in the appropriate location. This support is provided to all individuals/patients of Hiram W. Davis Medical Center and Central State Hospital. Job Duties: Food Production Applies knowledge of a variety of food preparation techniques toprepare quality food items in quantity specified following posted menusand standardized production recipes for patient meals and snacks,special activity requests, and special functions with limited supervision.Ensures food is prepared following food safety and sanitation standardsand all HACCP guidelines.Ensures that all prep work is completed as assigned with limitedsupervision.Maintains optimum cooking, storage, and serving temperaturesthroughout preparation, cooking and serving process per HACCPguidelines.Provides ongoing feedback to managers regarding recipes thatimmediately affect quality of food items and service of food. Ability to train others in food services to include food handling,equipment maintenance and safety.Performance will be measured by managers' daily observation/feedback;Patient tray line monitoring of product prior to service by supervisor onduty; patient satisfaction survey results. Handling of Stock, Supplies & Leftovers Retrieve food and supplies to meet daily production needs.Follows menu, tallies, production sheets and recipes to determinecorrect amounts of product needed for daily production with specificregard to impact of food coston overall department budget. Keep all perishables at optimum temperatures during preparation andcooking (HACCP).Secures leftovers, properly covering, chilling, labeling and dating(HACCP).Performance will be measured through managers' daily observation/feedback; Federal, State, and Local Inspection report results, PatientSatisfaction Survey, production and Waste Tracking reports. Special Assignments: May be required to perform other duties as assigned. May be required to assist the agency or state government generally in the event of an emergency declaration by the Governor.KSA's Required to Perform the Job: Ability to perform manual labor and tasks such as bending, stooping, and liftingDemonstrate ability to follow written and verbal instructionsMinimum QualificationsExperience in interpreting and applying written instructions, including recipes.Experience in food service operation required.Additional ConsiderationsFood Service Handler CertificationServSafe CertificationSpecial InstructionsYou 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.Central State Hospital only accepts online applications via RMS. 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 RMS account for the status of your application and this position. This posting will remain open for a minimum of five (5) business days. An extensive criminal history background investigation, not limited to employment references, drug testing and E-Verify will be conducted. Central State Hospital offers a comprehensive benefit package to include your choice of four health insurance plans, paid life insurance and retirement plans, 12 paid holidays, annual and sick leave. Applicants must list all relevant experience that you wish to be considered for this position. Applicants will be provided confirmation of receipt when your application and/or resume is submitted. Please refer to "Your Application" in your account to check the status of your application for this position. A fingerprint-based criminal history check and reference checks are required for the selected candidate for this position. Under Virginia Code § and , the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services is prohibited from employing or using as volunteers, persons who have been convicted of specific "barrier" crimes or persons who may be the subject of pending "barrier" charges. DBHDS facilities are no longer required to ensure that all staff members are vaccinated against COVID-19. However, facilities encourage and educate staff on the benefits, and continue to offer COVID-19 vaccination programs to staff, residents/clients. Employees may be required to disclose immunization status for purposes of infection prevention and/or management of outbreaks. Upon acceptance of a job offer, new recruits will be asked to disclose their vaccination status (and for those fully vaccinated, proof of vaccination) during the pre-employment process. If you have any questions, contact the Office of Human Resources. Commonwealth's Alternate Hiring Process: In support of the Commonwealth's commitment to inclusion, individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their Certificate of Disability (COD) provided by a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor with the Department of Aging and 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. To obtain a Certificate of Disability go to: , or call DARS at Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during the application and/or interview process per the Americans with Disabilities Act. Contact Human Resources at for assistance. DBHDS 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. Minorities, Individuals with Disabilities, Veterans, and people with National Service experience are encouraged to apply. EEO/AA/TTYContact InformationName: Human Resource DepartmentPhone: Email: 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 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.Each agency within the Commonwealth of Virginia is dedicated to recruiting, supporting, and maintaining a competent and diverse work force. Equal Opportunity Employer

Created: 2026-01-05