Food Service Worker – Oregon State Hospital, Junction City Campus – 2 positions

About the role

The Food Service Worker performs a variety of food service activities in a state youth or adult institution. Service activities include setting-up condiments and panning food, food portioning, preparing food trays, serving on food lines, clearing, and cleaning dining and serving areas, putting away stock and kitchenettes, and washing dishes, pots, and pans in a volume dining or food service facility. Employees ensure the various dietary needs of clients, patients, and students are met to adhere to specific nutritional requirements and dietary needs. Employees monitor and review prescribed dietary orders. Follows portion control guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Setting-up condiments and panning food
• Food portioning
• Preparing food trays
• Serving on food lines
• Clearing and cleaning dining and serving areas
• Putting away stock and kitchenettes
• Washing dishes, pots, and pans
• Monitoring and reviewing prescribed dietary orders
• Following portion control guidelines

Requirements

• Six months of experience in customer or food service
• Valid Oregon Driver’s license

Qualifications

• Food Handlers Certification within 30 days of appointment OR completion of the Lane County Advanced Food Management Principles and Concepts Training, including HACCP Certification, at the time of appointment

Skills

• Able to speak, write, understand, and follow written & verbal instructions in English
• Able to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Able to work during inclement weather
• Effectively operate standard food service equipment
• Able to work hours that are subject to change with little notice; may be required to work hours that exceed the regular schedule

Benefits

Application Guidance Your candidate profile and application are your opportunity to showcase your skills and interest in this role. Submissions will be reviewed for clarity, consistency, and communication skills, and for alignment with the guidance provided in the submission requirements listed below. Submission Requirements Resume (optional) – Attach your current resume that includes your education, work experience and skills relevant to this position as it relates to meeting the requirements of this position.Cover Letter (optional) – Attach a cover letter that highlights your relevant skills, experience and accomplishments and why you believe you would be the best candidate for this position,Supplemental Questions – Answer all supplemental questions completely and accurately.Final Check! – Before submitting, confirm that all required materials are included, and your Workday Job History is current. The information in your application will be used to complete an Equal Pay Analysis to determine salary placement upon hire. Visit the Equal Pay Analysis Webpage for more information.

How to Apply

External Candidates: Visit the State of Oregon job opportunities webpage or click the “Apply” tab above to submit your application, following all submission requirements.
Internal Candidates: Current State of Oregon employees must apply through their employee Workday login, following all submission requirements.

About the team & benefits

We offer a workplace that balances productivity with enjoyment and promotes an atmosphere of mutual respect, dedication, and enthusiasm. If you are passionate about doing something meaningful that changes lives, the Oregon Health Authority is the place for you. We also offer a competitive benefits package including:
- Excellent, low-cost medical, vision, and dental coverage for you and your family
- Optional benefits like life insurance, disability coverage, deferred compensation, and FSA options for health and childcare
- Generous paid time off: 11 holidays, 3 personal days, monthly sick leave, and vacation accrual starting at 8 hours/month
- Potential eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
- Retirement security through Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)/Oregon Public Service Retirement Plan (OPSRP).

Additional details

This announcement is for two full-time, permanent, SEIU represented Food Service Workers based in Junction City, Oregon. This is an on-site position. “Review Section 4: Working Conditions” in the position description (linked above) for more information. Employment is contingent upon a criminal records check that meets OHA criteria at the time of hire and throughout employment.

Contact Information

Recruiter: Cyndi Phipps-Roman
Email: cynthia.phipps-roman@oha.oregon.gov
Phone (text friendly): 503-569-0066

Accommodation Requests

If you need an accommodation to apply for this position or participate in the selection process, please contact the recruiter listed above.