Food Services Technician I Driver/Trayline
About The Position
Southeastern Virginia Training Center is seeking a dedicated and reliable Food Services Technician I – Driver/Trayline to support the health and well-being of adults with intellectual disabilities. SEVTC is an intermediate care facility operated by the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services. It provides person-centered support to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, with a focus on fostering independence and helping individuals realize their potential. The role involves driving food deliveries to residential homes, loading and unloading food carts, connecting carts to re-therm units, and supporting trayline and back-of-house food service operations. The position works rotating shifts of 5:00 a.m.–1:30 p.m., 6:00 a.m.–2:30 p.m., or 10:30 a.m.–7:00 p.m., including weekends and holidays. Overtime and shift flexibility may be needed. This is an essential personnel position, requiring attendance during facility needs or emergencies. New hires must complete a five-day Pre-Service Training Program, scheduled 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m. daily.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Active, valid driver’s license.
- Basic knowledge of food safety.
- Awareness of BOH regulations and ability to adhere to them.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in residential food service work, food consistencies, or diet requirements.
Responsibilities
- Drive a delivery truck to and from residential homes in all weather conditions.
- Load and unload food carts and deliver them safely and accurately to homes.
- Push carts into homes and connect them to re-therm units.
- Ensure hot and cold items are placed properly in carts before delivery.
- Wash dishes, lids, and trays according to Back of House (BOH) standards.
- Assemble and disassemble the dishwasher and clean food service equipment.
- Set up trays with condiments and prepare supplemental food orders.
- Ensure food is served at appropriate temperatures.
- Clean and sanitize food carts, dishes, pots, pans, and utensils.
- Maintain cleanliness of food service areas, including scrubbing floors and tables.
- Work rotating shifts, including weekends and holidays, and be available for overtime and shift flexibility as needed.
- Report to work during facility needs or emergencies as essential personnel.
Benefits
- Health insurance with multiple plan choices
- Vision insurance
- Dental insurance
- Health and dependent care flexible spending accounts
- 13 paid holidays
- Paid time off, including sick leave, family personal leave, annual leave, and parental leave
- Life insurance
- Long-term care insurance
- Membership in the Virginia Retirement System 401(a) defined benefit plan
- Commonwealth deferred compensation plan
- Short-term disability benefits
- Long-term disability benefits
- Employee assistance program
- Wellness benefits
- Employee discounts
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
