Job Description

Posting number: 27-00288

Department: Mental Health Support Services

Job classification: Cook

Posting type: Open

Categories: Food Services, Mental Health

Summary

Who We Are:

Mental Health Support Services (MHSS) is the provider of mental health, developmental disabilities, and substance use disorder services for children and adults in Chesterfield County. We are currently seeking a Cook/Housekeeper to provide supports for individuals with intellectual disabilities.

Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma or GED; one year of experience in food service; or an equivalent combination of training and experience. Two years of experience with preparing meals according to specific diets and consistencies preferred.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Working knowledge of food preparation techniques; of proper cleaning and sanitizing techniques used in kitchen operations. Ability to operate kitchen equipment; to communicate effectively orally and in writing; to develop and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external staff.

Additional Requirements:

Current valid driver’s license and good driving record required. Based on the Virginia DMV point system, records must not reflect a total of six or more demerit points within the twenty-four months preceding the anticipated hire date, or one major violation of six demerit points within the preceding thirty-six months. Out-of-state driving records must be obtained by the applicant and presented at time of interview. Records must reflect at least three years of history and be dated within thirty days of the interview date.

Pre-employment drug testing, FBI criminal background check, and education/degree verification required.

Examples of duties

Duties include but are not limited to the following:

• Prepares, cooks and serves meals for individuals living in an Intermediate Care Facility, including specialized diets and consistencies;
• Cleans kitchen, appliances, equipment, utensils and dining areas;
• Assists with completing laundry;
• Completes grocery shopping for a 12-bed facility;
• Assists in providing a safe and clean living environment; assists in monitoring, enforcing, and implementing facility rules, policies and procedures;
• Maintains compliance with health and safety regulations, standards and policies; and
• Performs other work as required.

PLEASE NOTE: Position open until filled (first review to begin October 19, 2026).

Qualifications

Wednesday - Saturday; 2:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.

Supplemental information

Mental Health Support Services