Trayline Staff

Role Overview

This position is for a Trayline Staff member, officially classified as Food Service Technician I, with the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services at Central State Hospital in Dickenson County, Virginia. The starting annual salary is $34,322, and the role is placed in Pay Band 1. The hiring entity is the Department of Behavioral Health/Development, and the recruitment type is open to the general public.

Central State Hospital is a 277-bed inpatient psychiatric facility focused on delivering high-quality care for people with mental health needs. The organization emphasizes wellness, safety, openness, respect, integrity, empowerment, and recovery for individuals and the communities they belong to.

Typical Duties

• Sanitize utensils and food-service equipment before use.
• Package items for delivery to patients and residential areas within Central State Hospital and Hiram W. Davis Medical Center.
• Follow and uphold safety standards consistently while performing daily tasks.

Minimum Qualifications

• Prior experience communicating clearly in both spoken and written form.
• Background working in a food service environment.
• Valid Virginia driver’s license or Virginia-issued ID.

Additional Considerations

No additional preferences were listed for this opening.

Application Instructions

Applicants will receive a confirmation once their application and/or résumé has been successfully submitted. The application status can be checked in the account under the application section.

Submissions are accepted only through the Commonwealth of Virginia’s online recruitment system. Hiring decisions will rely strictly on the information included in the electronic application and/or résumé, so all relevant work history should be described clearly and specifically.

Applications and résumés are expected to begin review within five days of the posting date.

Background Check and Screening

All candidates must complete an extensive background investigation and pre-employment drug screening. The review may include fingerprint checks with State Police and the FBI, local agency checks, Department of Social Services/Child Protective Services checks, employment verification, and confirmation of education related to the role.

Under Virginia Code 37.2-314 and 37.2-408.1, the department cannot employ or use as volunteers individuals convicted of certain barrier crimes or those with pending barrier charges.

Accessibility and Equal Opportunity

Reasonable accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities during the application or interview process under the Americans with Disabilities Act. Assistance can be requested from Human Resources at (804) 524-7111 during business hours from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

The Commonwealth of Virginia follows equal opportunity principles and does not discriminate in human resource decisions based on race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, political affiliation, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions. Retaliation for reporting policy violations is prohibited.

Veteran Preference

The department is a Virginia Values Veterans (V3) certified employer and gives hiring preference to qualified veterans and service members. Veterans, members of the Virginia National Guard, and U.S. Military Reserve members are encouraged to apply and indicate their status appropriately on the state application.

Benefits

The benefits package includes a choice of health plans, paid life insurance, retirement options, 13 paid holidays, annual leave, family personal leave, sick leave, employee discount programs, and additional benefits.

Contact Information

Human Resources Department
Phone: 804-524-7111
Email: [email protected]

Alternative Hiring Process

The Commonwealth encourages individuals with disabilities to apply through the Alternative Hiring Process. To qualify, applicants need an AHP Letter (formerly COD) from DARS or DBVI. Service-connected veterans are encouraged to answer the veteran-status questions and submit disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS or DBVI to obtain an AHP Letter. Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022 and February 29, 2024 may still use that document as acceptable support for the Alternative Hiring Process.