Food Service Technician - Part Time

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Title: Food Service Technician I - Part Time

State Role

Title:

W79211

Hiring Range: $15.00 hourly

Pay Band: 1

Agency: Dept Behavioral Health/Develop

Location: Southeast VA Training Ctr

Agency Website: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Looking for a career with meaning and purpose? Join our team at SEVTC.

At Southeast Virginia Training Center (SEVTC) we serve citizens with intellectual and developmental disabilities. We are an intermediate care facility operated by the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services (DBHDS) where we support individuals in state‑of‑the‑art homes with accommodations unique to their specific needs. At SEVTC, we take pride in providing our individuals with a person‑centered approach, fostering their independence, and ensuring their lives are fully realized to their potential.

Our employees are our most valuable asset, and we take time to invest in their health, wellness, and happiness.

• Drive a delivery truck to and from residential homes in all weather conditions
• Load and unload food carts and deliver to homes safely and accurately
• Push carts into homes and connect them to re‑therm units
• Ensure proper placement of hot and cold items in carts prior to delivery
• Wash dishes, lids, and trays according to BOH standards
• Assemble/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

• Rotating shifts: 5:00 AM – 1:30 PM, 6:00 AM – 2:30 PM, 10:30 AM – 7:00 PM
• Includes weekends and holidays
• Must be available for overtime and shift flexibility as needed

• This position is hourly/wage and not eligible for benefits. Hourly employees may not work more than 29 hours a week and are limited to working 1500 hours in a year.
• This position is considered essential personnel and will be required to report to work during facility needs or emergencies.
• All new hires must complete a 5‑day Pre‑Service Training Program (8:00 AM – 4:30 PM daily).

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Active, valid driver’s license required
• Basic knowledge of food safety
• Must be aware of BOH regulations and can adhere to them.

• Experience in residential food service work, food consistencies, or diet requirements

SEVTC’s mission is to provide quality, person‑centered services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families in partnership with a community‑based system of support. We envision SEVTC as a center of excellence providing specialized support that enables successful community living for individuals across the state of Virginia.

You will be provided with confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

Applications and résumés for this position are accepted electronically through the Commonwealth of Virginia’s Electronic Recruitment System only. Interview decisions will be based solely on the information provided in your electronic application and/or résumé. Ensure you detail all relevant work experience clearly and specifically; we will not make assumptions about your qualifications. Applications/résumés will be reviewed within five (5) days of the posting date.

All applicants are subject to an extensive background investigation and a pre-employment drug screening. This investigation may include fingerprint checks (State Police, FBI), local agency checks, Department of Social Services/Child Protective Services checks, employment verification, and verification of education relevant to the…