Food Service Worker

Job Description

• Evening shifts (4-hr shifts)

UW Medical Center-Northwest-Food and Nutrition Services has an outstanding opportunity for a Par-time Food Service Worker.

• Variable days
• Evening shifts (4-hr shifts)

The Nutrition and Food Services department supports UWMC's mission by delivering extraordinary experiences with compassionate evidence-based care, unforgettable customer service, and fresh and nutritious food for patients, families, and the greater community.

Our vision is to create a supportive and empowering workplace for all, provide unparalleled experiences for our customers and patients, and improve the quality of life and health of the public.

The Food Service Worker serves food and beverages; cashiers/records sales; cleans and sanitizes; washes dishes and cleans equipment; empties garbage and recycling containers; maintains cleanliness, sanitation and appearance of work areas; and provides prompt, friendly and efficient service to all guests.

• Assists guests with electronic payments.
• Serves food and beverages to guests and patients. Brews coffee and ensures that other beverages are prepared and stocked. Maintains and documents temperatures of food items and equipment (such as refrigerators, freezers, and dish machine)
• Temperatures, documents and files data to be stored for hot and cold foods, as well as equipment such as, but not limited to, refrigerators, freezers, walk ins, and dishwashers
• Uses F.I.F.O. (First In
  - First Out) so products are at their best. This includes dating, labeling, proper storage, and daily handling of products
• Takes inventory and maintains stock at proper levels. Stocks with clean dishes; puts away clean wares
• Operates dish machine; collects soiled dishes and scrapes; washes and sanitizes pots, pans, and utensils
• Cleans and sanitizes food service equipment. Ensures that work areas, public dining areas, serving stations, bus stations, and all other assigned stations are neat, clean and sanitary. As assigned, removes dirty laundry bags; sweeps and mops floors; and provides sanitizer buckets to all workstations
• Empties and sanitizes garbage cans and recycling collection bins
• As assigned, prepares, delivers, and retrieves patient trays and gourmet meals; acts a liaison between patients and the Food Service department.

• Current Washington State Food Handler's Permit is required

Pay Range Minimum: $21.68 hourly

Pay Range Maximum: $29.50 hourly

Benefits: For information about benefits for this position, visit https://www.washington.edu/jobs/benefits-for-uw-staff/

Other Compensation:

Shift: Evening Shift (United States of America)

Temporary or Regular? This is a regular position

FTE (Full-Time Equivalent) 50.00%

Union/Bargaining Unit SEIU 1199NW UWMC Northwest Service and Maintenance

Working at the University of Washington provides a unique opportunity to change lives – on our campuses, in our state and around the world.

UW employees bring their boundless energy, creative problem-solving skills and dedication to building stronger minds and a healthier world. In return, they enjoy outstanding benefits, opportunities for professional growth and the chance to work in an environment known for its diversity, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits and natural beauty.

The University of Washington is committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful and welcoming community for all. As an equal opportunity employer, the University considers applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship, sex, pregnancy, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, or veteran status consistent with UW Executive Order No. 81.

To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at  or dso.

Applicants considered for this position will be required to disclose if they are the subject of any substantiated findings or current investigations related to sexual misconduct at their current employment and past employment. Disclosure is required under Washington state law.