DSHS ESH Food Service Worker

Overview

DSHS ESH Food Service Worker

Are you passionate about making a difference in people’s lives? The Behavioral Health & Habilitation Administration (BHHA) at DSHS is looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic On-Call Food Service Worker to join our team in Medical Lake, WA at Eastern State Hospital (ESH).

• 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.

• 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.

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, .

Interested? Apply today! To learn more about DSHS, go to (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

Questions? Please contact alex.baclaan.gov and reference job number 01075.

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 a fairness, access, and social justice commitment to your work with DSHS. We strive to support all Washingtonians, 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.

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.

Prior to a new hire, a background check including criminal history may be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining suitability and competence. This announcement may be used to fill multiple vacancies. Washington State 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, veteran status, disability or other protected status.

Reasonable accommodations in the application process or this job announcement may be requested by contacting the Recruiter. E-Verify is used as applicable.