DSHS ESH Food Service Worker

State of Washington; Medical Lake (WA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site work

5% premium pay for on-site days

Job summary

State of Washington is seeking On-Call Food Service Workers for Eastern State Hospital in Medical Lake, WA. You will help prepare and serve meals in a large-scale operation, supporting patient nourishment and well-being.

On-site work may include a 5% premium pay for days on-site, with opportunities to contribute to dining room setup, meal service, and kitchen cleanup while following doctors’ and dietitians’ orders.

Qualifications

• Food handler's card or ability to obtain one within 14 days of employment.
• Able to read and follow written and verbal instructions from supervisors, doctors, and dietitians.
• Ability to communicate effectively with management, peers, clients and the public.

Responsibilities

• Dish various special diet items following written doctor’s orders.
• Texture food to prescribed textures.
• Set up, load and deliver food and supplies to living areas.
• Clean and sanitize kitchen per health codes.
• Wash dishes using dishwasher or 3-sink method and store properly.
• Assist cooks in meal prep, cooking, dishing, texturing and cleanup.
• Set up, tear down, and clean dining room for meals.
• Lead, instruct, assign and check food service workers.

Skills

Food handling

Communication

Instruction following

Job description

DSHS ESH Food Service Worker

Are you passionate about making a difference in people’s lives? The Behavioral Health & Habilitation Administration (BHHA) at DSHS is looking for dedicated and enthusiastic On-Call Food Service Workers to join our team in Medical Lake, WA at Eastern State Hospital (ESH).

As an On-Call Food Service Workers at Eastern State Hospital, you’ll play a vital role in supporting the well-being of our patients by helping prepare and serve meals in a large-scale food service operation. Your work will directly contribute to creating a positive and nourishing environment for those we serve.

Opportunities performed on-site at this work location at least three days a week may be eligible for an additional 5% premium pay in addition to the advertised salary.

Some of what you'll do:

• Dish various special diet items following written doctor's orders.
• Texture food into the proper texture.
• Set-up, load and deliver food and supplies to the living areas.
• Clean and sanitize the kitchen following State, Federal and Local Health Codes and Policies.
• Wash dishes using institutional dishwasher and/or 3-sink method and put them away.
• Assist cooks in the preparation, cooking, dishing, texturing and clean-up of the meal.
• Set up, tear down, and clean dining room for meals.
• Lead, instruct, assign and check food service workers.
• Perform special deep cleaning of kitchen areas to include freezers, walk-ins, and ovens.

What we're looking for:

• Ability to follow instructions and directions given by supervisors/lead workers/doctors/dietitians to properly, efficiently and safely do various jobs in the kitchen.
• Must be able to communicate and comprehend through verbal and written forms of communication with management, peers, clients and the public.
• Understand Doctor's/Dietitian's orders to appropriately texture and prepare food for the clients.

Who should apply?

Professionals with a food handler's card or the ability to obtain one within 14 days of employment.

The Department of Social and Health Services’ (DSHS) vision that people find human services to shape their own lives requires that we come together with a sense of belonging, common purpose, shared values, and meaningful work. It is crucial to our agency’s vision that you bring a fairness, access, and social justice commitment to your work with DSHS. We strive to support all Washingtonians, including Black, Indigenous, and People of Color, people with physical, behavioral health, and intellectual disabilities, elders, LGBTQIA+ individuals, immigrants and refugees, and families building financial security.

Prior to a new hire, a background check including criminal record history may be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant's suitability and competence to perform in the job. This announcement may be used to fill multiple vacancies. Employees driving on state business must have a valid driver's license. Employees driving a privately owned vehicle on state business must have liability insurance on the privately owned vehicle.

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