Food Service Worker (FSW) - Snoqualmie

State of Washington; Snoqualmie (WA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

WFSE represented

Job summary

The Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) Juvenile Rehabilitation in Snoqualmie, WA, is seeking a Food Service Worker to provide nutritious meals to youth and staff and support kitchen operations in a secure residential setting.

You will work with cooks and other staff, teach youth culinary skills, model strong work ethics, and help ensure meal service runs smoothly while adhering to OSPI standards and safety protocols.

Qualifications

• Experience or knowledge of kitchen and dining operations, including food handling, hygiene, sanitation, safety procedures, and proper use of kitchen equipment and utensils.
• The ability to take action to learn and grow.
• The ability to take action to meet the needs of others.
• Must possess a current Food Handler’s Permit or obtain one within 14 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Prepare the weekly snacks and condiments.
• Maintain dining room cleanliness.
• Wash and put away dishes and pans.
• Keep kitchen laundry clean and folded.
• Maintain cleanliness of walk-in refrigerators.
• Maintain cleanliness of all bathrooms and ensure supplies are well stocked.
• Monitor stock of cleaning supplies, and other non-food items, and submit restock requests
• Supervise, monitor, and instruct youth with Food Service Worker Responsibilities as part of their participation in the Work Based Learning Program.

Skills

Kitchen operations knowledge

Ability to learn and grow

Ability to meet others' needs

Job description

Our vision is to ensure that “Washington state’s children and youth grow up safe and healthy—thriving physically, emotionally and educationally, nurtured by family and community.”

Job Class: Food Service Worker. Location: Snoqualmie, WA. Closes: Monday, November 16, 2026. Salary: $39,036 - $51,600 Yearly. The salary does not include an additional 5% premium granted to all King County employees, or a 5% on-site 24/7 facility premium.

Join the dedicated Food Services team at Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) Juvenile Rehabilitation, where your work directly supports the health, well-being, and daily success of young people in our care. Food Service Workers collaborate closely with cooks, supervisors, and other facility staff to prepare and serve nutritious meals while maintaining a clean, safe, and organized kitchen.

This is a fast-paced, team-oriented environment where reliability, communication, and attention to food safety are highly valued. Employees have opportunities to develop institutional food-service skills, learn large-scale meal production, and contribute ideas that improve kitchen operations and meal service.

The position is located at Echo Glen Children’s Center in Snoqualmie, Washington, in a secure residential setting surrounded by a scenic, wooded environment. Work schedules may include mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays based on operational needs. This is a meaningful opportunity for candidates who enjoy working as part of a supportive team and want their work to positively impact youth and public service.

The Opportunity:

You will provide nutritious meals to youth and staff in accordance with Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) standards. The Food Service Worker plays a crucial role in maintaining kitchen operations and cleanliness, supporting the team, and ensuring meal service runs smoothly. In addition, the role involves teaching youth culinary skills and modeling strong work ethics. These skills help prepare youth for a successful transition back into the community and support their overall rehabilitation.

Some of what you will do:

• Prepare the weekly snacks and condiments.
• Maintain dining room cleanliness.
• Wash and put away dishes and pans.
• Keep kitchen laundry clean and folded.
• Maintain cleanliness of walk-in refrigerators.
• Maintain cleanliness of all bathrooms and ensure supplies are well stocked.
• Monitor stock of cleaning supplies, and other non-food items, and submit restock requests
• Supervise, monitor, and instruct youth with Food Service Worker Responsibilities as part of their participation in the Work Based Learning Program.

Required qualifications:

Experience or knowledge of kitchen and dining operations, including food handling, hygiene, sanitation, safety procedures, and proper use of kitchen equipment and utensils.

1. The ability to take action to learn and grow.
2. The ability to take action to meet the needs of others.

In addition to those required qualifications, our ideal applicant will also have some or all of the following:

• Must possess a current Food Handler’s Permit or obtain one within 14 days of hire.
• Must comply with Juvenile Rehabilitation Institutional health screening requirements, including tuberculosis testing, measles and chickenpox immunity, and Hepatitis B vaccination, as indicated.
• Utilize the Learning Management System (LMS) to complete required online training.

Supplemental Information:

The Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) is committed to Washington’s children and youth growing up safe, healthy, and thriving. We invite all candidates to join us in our goal to create a diverse and equitable workplace that reflects the communities we serve. If you are excited about this role but you believe that your education and/or experience might not align perfectly with every qualification in the job posting, we encourage you to apply anyway.

The Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, race, creed, color, national origin, honorably discharged veteran or military status, or the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability or the use of a trained service animal by a person with a disability.

Applicants selected for an interview are required to pass a national fingerprint background check and complete a questionnaire mandated by the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) inquiring about any sexual misconduct. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but is considered in determining the applicant's suitability and competence to perform in the job.

Possess a current Food Handler's permit or secure one within fourteen days of hire.

This position is in a bargaining unit represented by the Washington Federation of State Employees (WFSE). For more information: https://wfse.org/.

This recruitment may be used to fill multiple vacancies.

DCYF participates in the federal E-Verify program. The selected candidate must provide proof of identity and authorization to work in the United States, consistent with E-Verify requirements, on their first day of employment.