Food Service Technician I

Mountain Empire Community College is a comprehensive two-year college serving residents of Lee, Scott, Wise, and Dickenson counties, and the City of Norton. MECC is one of twenty-three colleges in the Virginia Community College System and operates under policies established by the State Board for Community Colleges and the Local Advisory Board. The College is financed primarily with state funds, supplemented by contributions from the local jurisdictions.
The Red Fox Grill is under new management and has as its mission to provide food services for students, faculty, and staff in a clean, sanitary, and orderly manner at affordable prices through exceptional customer service. Grill employees are responsible for assisting in the grill area with the daily food preparation, cash handling, and overall appearance of the grill area. Positive interaction with students, faculty, staff, and other customers is one of the many benefits offered to our grill employees.

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.

• Excellent verbal communication skills.
• Working knowledge of food service and nutritional guidelines and best practices.
• Able to safely use kitchen and cleaning equipment and supplies.
• Knowledge of health and sanitation regulations.
• Ability to adhere to safety guidelines.

• High school degree or equivalent required.
• Demonstrated experience in a food service program.
• Current certification as a ServSafe Food Handler or has the ability to achieve certification within 3 months of hire.

The selected candidate’s offer is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background investigation, which may include: fingerprint checks, local agency checks, employment verification, verification of education, credit checks (relevant to employment). Additionally, selected candidates may be required to complete the Commonwealth’s Statement of Economic Interest. For more information, please follow this link:  http://ethics.dls.virginia.gov/

The Virginia Community College System, an EEO employer, welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds and recognizes the benefits of a diverse workforce. Therefore, the VCCS is committed to providing a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. Employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications. We prohibit discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, mental or physical disabilities, political affiliation, veteran status, gender identity, or other non-merit factors.

The VCCS is an EOE and Affirmative Action Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Acts (ADA and ADAAA), VCCS will provide, if requested, reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of access to the application, interviewing and selection processes.

VCCS uses E-Verify to check employee eligibility to work in the United States. You will be required to complete an I-9 form and provide documentation of your identity for employment purposes.