Food Service Technician - Part Time

Overview

Title: Food Service Technician I - Part Time

State Role

Title:

79211

Hiring Range: $15.00 hourly

Pay Band: 1

Agency: Dept Behavioral Health/Develop

Location: Southeastern VA Training Ctr

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

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Passionate about helping others? Start a rewarding career at Southeastern Virginia Training Center!

Southeastern Virginia Training Center is seeking a dedicated and reliable Food Service Technician I – Part Time to join our Food Services team. This role is essential to supporting the health and well-being of adults with intellectual disabilities.

At Southeastern 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 life is 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 Back of House (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

• These positions are hourly/wage and not eligible for benefits. Hourly (wage) 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).

We are looking for candidates who are passionate about helping others and making a positive impact on their lives. We also seek the following:

• 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

Person Centered. Community Based. 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 enable successful community living for individuals with intellectual, developmental and behavioral challenges across the state of Virginia.

Our values reflect an environment where individuals lead self-determined lives that focus on empowerment, dignity and respect; employees are valued and appreciated as our most important asset; individuals and employees live, work and play in an environment that is safe and free from harm; collaboration with DBHDS, community partners, and family members is welcomed and fostered; and resources are utilized in a thoughtful and efficient manner.

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.