Sr. Food Services Worker

Shriners Children’s is an organization that respects, supports, and values each other. Named as the 2025 best mid‑sized employer by Forbes, we are engaged in providing excellence in patient care, embracing multi‑disciplinary education, and research with global impact. We foster a learning environment that values evidence‑based practice, experience, innovation, and critical thinking. Our compassion, integrity, accountability, and resilience define us as leaders in pediatric specialty care for our children and their families.

All employees are eligible for medical coverage on their first day. In addition, upon hire all employees are eligible for a 403(b) and Roth 403(b) Retirement Saving Plan with matching contributions of up to 6% after one year of service. Employees in a FT or PT status (40+ hours per pay period) will also be eligible for paid time off, life insurance, short‑term and long‑term disability and the Flexible Spending Account (FSA) plans and a Health Savings Account (HSA) if a High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) is elected.

Additional benefits available to FT and PT employees include tuition reimbursement, home & auto, hospitalization, critical illness, pet insurance and much more! Coverage is available to employees and their qualified dependents in accordance with the plans. Benefits may vary based on state law.

We currently have an opening for a full‑time Sr. Food Server to join our Portland, OR team. The Sr. Food Server assists in the preparation of the patients’ meals and nourishment; serves cafeteria customers, operates the cash register and performs daily after‑meal cleanup.

Full‑time (in‑person)

9 observed holidays per year

The hired applicant’s placement within the range is based on qualifications and professional experience.

• Demonstrates skills and abilities to perform food preparation (including maintaining food temperatures), set‑up, and service patients (including special diets) and cafeteria customers
• Performs clean‑up of patient trays and cafeteria dishes and dining room according to department procedure. Demonstrates knowledge and skills to operate Hobart Dishwasher according to departmental procedure and manufacturer’s instructions on file.
• Demonstrates knowledge and skills to operate cash register according to manufacturer’s instructions. Competently rings up cafeteria sales, makes correct change, and is able to reconcile cash drawer at the end of the shift.
• Demonstrates knowledge and ability to perform safe storage of food items to avoid waste and spoilage, according to department procedure.
• Demonstrates ability to handle food items according to Health Department temperature standards. Uses techniques that prevent cross‑contamination of potentially hazardous foods.
• Maintains food preparation techniques and cleaning/use of utensils and work area according to Department of Health regulations and departmental procedure.
• Demonstrates knowledge and ability to safely perform the Heimlich Maneuver.

Note:

This is not an all‑inclusive list of this job’s responsibilities. The incumbent may be required to perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.

• Serv Safe Food Safety Certificate/Food Handlers Card
• 1 year food preparation or distribution experience

• High School/GED
• Cashier experience