DSHS Lakeland Food Service Worker

State of Washington; Washington; On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join the State of Washington as a Food Service Worker at DSHS Lakeland Village, where you'll play a key role in delivering high-quality food service. This position offers opportunities for growth and the potential for additional pay incentives while adhering to health standards and dietary needs of clients. We're looking for dedicated professionals ready to make a positive impact through equitable and inclusive service.

Qualifications

• Ability to texture food as per medical orders.
• Communicate effectively with team and clients.
• Obtain Washington State Food Worker Card by start date.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve food and beverages.
• Clean and sanitize kitchen and food service areas.
• Assist cooks and lead food service workers.

Skills

Ability to follow instructions

Communication skills

Understanding dietary needs

Education

Food Handler's Card (or ability to obtain)

Job description

DSHS Lakeland Village Food Service Worker

DSHS'sLakeland Village is seeking a Food Service Worker to join our team with a passion for helping people. As a Food Service Worker, you'll be involved in the preparation and serving of food and beverages, and clean up for a large-scale food service operation.

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.

To obtain a Washington State Food Worker Card by start date clickhere.

Interested? Apply today!

To learn more about DSHS, go towww.dshs.wa.gov.
Questions? Email [e-mail] reference 03925.

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 an equity, anti-racism, and social justice commitment to your work with DSHS. We strive to create greater access and affirming representation of the communities we serve, 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.

Washington State Department of Social and Health Services is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in any area of employment, its programs or services on the basis of age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity/expression, marital status, race, creed, color, national origin, religion or beliefs, political affiliation, military status, honorably discharged veteran, Vietnam Era, recently separated or other protected veteran status, the presence of any sensory, mental, physical disability or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability, equal pay or genetic information. Persons requiring accommodation in the application process or this job announcement in an alternative format may contact the Recruiter at [phone]. Applicants who are deaf or hard of hearing may call through Washington Relay Service by dialing 7-1-1 or 1-800-833-6384.




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