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, a medical flexible spending account, basic life and long-term disability insurance, dependent care assistance, auto, boat, home, and renter insurance, and the Washington State Employee Assistance Program. For more information, please visit the Public Employees Benefits Board (PEBB) website and the Department of Retirement Systems' web site.