WDVA Food Service Worker (FSW), Part Time-Permanent, Washington Soldiers Home

About the role

Looking for an opportunity to begin your career in state service while directly contributing to the well-being of our Veterans? Apply today for our Food Service Worker (FSW) position at the Washington Soldiers Home in the scenic Orting, Washington!

Responsibilities

• Serve food in the cafeteria or on the serving line following portions specified on serving guides and recipes.
• Serve hot and cold foods on the cafeteria line or the serving line using therapeutic diet principles and monitoring food for safe serving temperatures.
• Prepare food, clean and sanitize equipment and area, and other assigned duties.
• Comply with safe food handling practices.
• Perform a variety of food preparation duties following specific sanitation principles and utilizing safe working methods.
• Deliver food and equipment to and from assigned areas and kitchen.
• Frequently lifting, pushing, pulling, and handing of up to 40 lbs.; occasionally up to 60 lbs.

Qualifications

• A current, Valid Washington state food worker card.
• Must be able to read, write, speak and understand English to facilitate effective performance of job duties.

Special Requirements

• Must be able to pass a DSHS BCCU Background Check every two (2) years in accordance with WDVA Policy 615.000 Background Checks.
• Requires medical evaluation, fit testing, training, and use of respiratory protection as required by the Washington Industrial Safety and Act standards.
• Must be able to wear a respirator, medical gloves, gowns, eye protection, and other personal protection as required by a job or task.
• Must learn all current modified/therapeutic diets.
• Must be able to lift up to 60 lbs. and be capable of reaching a minimum of 36" using proper technique to stock shelves and access supplies.

Benefits

Typical benefits available for full-time employees who are expected to work more than six months include:

• Medical (including vision), dental and basic life insurance.
• Flexible spending accounts for health care expenses.
• Basic life and long-term disability insurance, with the option to purchase additional coverage amounts.
• Dependent care assistance.
• Auto, boat, home, and renter insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Retirement and deferred compensation options.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility.