Food Service Worker

Ansible Government Solutions; Portland (ME); On-site; USD 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Ansible Government Solutions, LLC is seeking Food Service Workers to support operations at the Portland VA Medical Center in Portland, OR. The role requires a U.S. citizen and a current Food Handler Certificate (ServSafe or ANAB/ANSI-approved). Onboarding includes background checks and a flexible schedule.

The position pays $17.92 to $23.01 per hour, with duties spanning dishwashing, tray handling, sanitation, and assisting with meal service. Heavy lifting and physical work are expected.

Qualifications

• U.S. citizen required for employment.
• Must hold a current Food Handler Certificate (ServSafe or ANAB/ANSI-approved).
• Background/suitability investigation and onboarding process required.

Responsibilities

• Operate commercial dish machines and maintain clean kitchen areas.
• Scrape, soak, scour, and scrub cookware and utensils.
• Sort, stack, and rack trays for washing and storage of clean dishware.
• Handle and transport sanitized dishes, glasses, and silverware to designate areas.
• Clean pots, pans, and kitchen equipment using a three-compartment sink.
• Assist with overall kitchen and meal service operations.
• Sweep, mop, and sanitize designated areas regularly.
• Manage waste including trash, recycling, and compost.

Skills

Health & safety

Physical stamina

Teamwork

Citizenship requirement

Education

ServSafe Food Handler Certificate

ANAB/ANSI-certified program

Job description

Overview

Ansible Government Solutions, LLC (Ansible) is currently seeking Food Service Workers to support operations at the Portland VA Medical Center located at 3710 Southwest US Veterans Hospital Road, Portland, OR 97239. If you accept employment with Ansible, you must also acknowledge that any assigned schedule is subject to change at the direction of either Ansible or its customers.

Ansible Government Solutions, LLC (Ansible) is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) providing Federal customers with solutions in many arenas. Our customers face wide-ranging challenges in the fields of national security, health care, and information technology. To address these challenges, we employ intelligent and committed staff who take care of our customers’ success as if it is their own.

Responsibilities

• Operate commercial dish machines
• Scrape, soak, scour, and scrub cookware and utensils
• Sort, stack, and rack trays for washing
• Remove clean trayware and store sanitized dishes, glasses, and silverware
• Clean and sanitize pots and pans manually using a three-compartment sink
• Clean and sterilize kitchen equipment and work areas
• Perform heavy-duty cleaning
• Sweep and mop designated areas
• Separate food waste, trash, recycling, and compost
• Empty waste containers and transport to designated receptacles
• Clean delivery carts and food service equipment
• Retrieve soiled carts from patient units
• Deliver clean carts to designated hospital units
• Support overall kitchen and meal service operations

Qualifications

• Must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this job
• Current Food Handler Certificate from:
  • ServSafe, or
  • ANAB-accredited / ANSI-approved program
• Subject to a background/suitability investigation
• Employment reference checks
• Completed physical examination prior to starting
• A complete application package
• Selected applications will be required to complete an online onboarding process
  Position Pays: $17.92 - $23.01/hr
  

All candidates must be able to:

• Sit, stand, walk, lift, squat, bend, twist, and reach above shoulders during the work shift
• Lift up to 50 lbs from floor to waist
• Lift up to 20 lbs
• Carry up to 40 lbs a reasonable distance
• Push/pull with 30 lbs of force

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.