Food Services Technician I Driver/Trayline

DHRM • Chesapeake, VA

23h • Onsite

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. The position is part of the Food Services team at an intermediate care facility operated by the Virginia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services. SEVTC provides person-centered support to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, fostering independence and helping them realize their potential.

The role combines food delivery and trayline duties. The employee drives a delivery truck to residential homes, loads and unloads food carts, delivers food safely and accurately, and connects carts to re-therm units. Additional duties include preparing trays and supplemental food orders, washing dishes and food-service equipment, and cleaning and sanitizing carts, utensils, and food-service areas.

This position works rotating shifts of 5:00 AM–1:30 PM, 6:00 AM–2:30 PM, and 10:30 AM–7:00 PM, including weekends and holidays. Overtime and shift flexibility may be needed. The position is considered essential personnel and may be required to report during facility needs or emergencies. New hires must complete a five-day pre-service training program, scheduled daily from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM.

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.
• Availability to work rotating shifts, including weekends and holidays.
• Availability for overtime and shift flexibility as needed.
• Completion of a five-day pre-service training program for new hires.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in residential food-service work.
• Experience with food consistencies or dietary 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.
• 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.
• Virginia Retirement System membership in a 401(a) defined benefit plan.
• Commonwealth deferred compensation plan.
• Short-term disability benefits.
• Long-term disability benefits.
• Employee assistance program.
• Wellness offerings.
• Employee discounts.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED