Job description
Title: Food Production Worker B
Hiring Range: Negotiable and Commensurate with Experience
Pay Band: 2
Agency: Department of State Police
Location: North Chesterfield, Virginia
Agency Website: vsp.virginia.gov
Recruitment Type: General Public - G
Job Duties
The Virginia State Police is seeking to hire a Food Production Worker B at the State Police Academy in Chesterfield County, Virginia. This position prepares food items in the State Police Academy cafeteria in accordance with State Police dining room procedures and Department of Health regulations.
We are seeking to expand our diverse team of change makers and innovators. As a member of the Virginia State Police family, you would make a difference by serving every city, county, town, resident, and visitor of the Commonwealth through supporting our vast public safety mission. Challenge yourself to make a difference today by applying for a career with the Virginia State Police!
Established in 1932, the Virginia State Police has grown to be the largest police department in the Commonwealth of Virginia. As the mission of the Department has continued to expand, our workforce continues to grow. We embrace our tradition of professionalism and excellence, and we are excited for our future as we continue our journey to become best in class. We are firmly committed to our family-like culture and are seeking to expand our diverse team. We provide an outstanding benefits package, including excellent health insurance, membership in the Virginia Retirement System, deferred compensation, paid leave starting on day one, and other benefits available to Commonwealth of Virginia Employees. Contact Human Resources for additional details.
- Opens/prepares the cafeteria for daily operations; and pre-warms all ovens, starts dishwasher and brews morning beverages.
- Peels, slices, and prepares salad bar.
- Sets up salad bar.
- Daily sets up steam table for various meals and serves meals.
- Cooks various vegetables and meats per menu request, daily.
- Measures ingredients and portions food items as instructed, as listed in recipes, or as indicated in guidance documents.
- Anticipates problems and executes corrective measures as necessary or at supervisor’s request.
- Daily steams, broils, and deep fat fries various meals according to established menu, and the Department of Health and Department procedures.
- Assures that foods are prepared following standardized menus and recipes, or as instructed verbally by supervision.
- Maintains total responsibility regarding the quality and timeliness of each meal served.
- Establishes effective working relationships when interacting with supervisors and co-workers.
- Promotes a positive, helpful, and friendly environment for the customer.
- Accepts positive and constructive feedback.
- Proceeds with duties as instructed by supervision.
- Communicates in a professional manner when expressing ideas, requesting information, or clarification, when performing job requirements.
- Attendance and punctuality consistently support job performance at the expected level.
- Daily cleans cooking utensils, deep fryer, food slicer, grill, and other machinery used in the preparation and cooking of meals according to the Department of Health regulations.
- Performs any special cleaning of work area that may be required, complying with established safety practices and sanitation techniques.
- Corrects any unsafe actions independently, or when instructed by supervision.
- Uses appropriate cleaning and sanitation methods used in a food service environment; and follows proper food storage methods.
Minimum Qualifications
- Working knowledge of standard food preparation methods used in preparing and serving a variety of foods from fresh, canned, dry, or frozen; of cleaning and sanitation methods used in a food service environment; of food storage methods; and of basic arithmetic (addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division).
- Demonstrated ability to prepare, assemble and serve a variety of foods; work rapidly and efficiently in performing job duties; work cohesively with peers, supervisors, and customers; apply and maintain standards of cleanliness, sanitation, and personal hygiene; read, write, and communicate in English; and demonstrate excellent customer service skills on an ongoing basis.
- Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds unassisted; stand and walk on concrete and tile floors for long periods of time; and work in refrigerated areas.
- High School Diploma or GED equivalent or ability to obtain GED equivalent within six months of hire.
- Experience in cooking and overseeing hot food services.
- An equivalent combination of training and experience indicating possession of the preceding knowledge, skills, and abilities may substitute for this education and experience.
Preferred Qualifications:
- ServSafe® certification preferred.
Special Instructions:
A BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION SHALL BE REQUIRED OF EACH SELECTED APPLICANT
Elements of the selection process include the screening of application(s); the interviewing of qualified candidate(s), to include pre-employment testing, a presentation and/or a work sample, if applicable; salary negotiation(s) if applicable; a background investigation; and a medical evaluation if applicable. The anticipated duration of the pre-employment process is determined by the successful completion of the above items.
Applications, cover letters and/or resumes shall only be accepted on-line through the PageUp recruitment management system at https://jobs.virginia.gov and must be received by 11:55 P.M. on April 12, 2023. Please limit resumes to four pages and cover letters to one page. Any additional attachments received in excess of this will not be considered.
PageUP provides a confirmation of receipt of your application, resume and/or cover letter submitted successfully. Please refer to your PageUp account to check the status of your application for this position. For questions, please contact the Employment Unit of the Human Resources Division at employment@vsp.virginia.gov.
The Department of State Police is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our policy is to extend opportunities to qualified applicants and employees on an equal basis regardless of an individual’s race, color, gender, age, national origin, religion, citizenship status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, transgender status, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, pregnancy, parental status, political affiliation or any other categories protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.
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