Wdva Food Service Worker, On-Call, Washington Veterans Home

Food Service Worker

On-Call

Washington Veterans Home

Looking for an opportunity to begin your career in State service while directly contributing to the well-being of our State's Veterans? Apply for our on-call Food Service Worker position at the Washington Veterans Home today!

• This position has been posted within the assigned pay range through Step L. Step M has not been published as this is considered the longevity step, in alignment with state HR compensation rules.

Position(s) at this location will also receive 5% Premium Pay for facilities open 24 hours per day. Employees must physically work at the facility three days per workweek to qualify. The 5% Premium Pay is in effect until June 29th, 2025.

At the Washington State Department of Veterans Affairs (WDVA), we are passionate about our mission of "Serving Those Who Served." As a national leader in our advocacy for more than 500,000 Veterans and their family members, we strive to connect them to earned benefits as well as innovative programs focused on their overall health and wellness. In addition, we provide critical community services through a variety of programs, and at our four State Veterans Homes located in Orting, Port Orchard, Spokane, and Walla Walla. These locations provide Medicare and Medicaid nursing home care to honorably discharged Veterans, including, in some instances, their spouses, widows, or Gold Star.

As a Food Service Worker, you'll be responsible for distributing food in a safe and sanitary manner, and ensure the nutritional needs of our residents are met.

Cultivate your culinary career and put your customer service skills to work by serving America's heroes!Some of what you will be doing:

• Serving foods in the cafeteria or on the serving line following portions specified on serving guides and recipes.

• Serving hot and cold foods on the cafeteria line or the serving line using therapeutic diet principles and monitoring food for safe serving temperatures.

• Preparing food, cleaning and sanitizing equipment and area, and other assigned duties.

• Complying with safe food handling practices.

• Performing a variety of food preparation duties following specific sanitation principles and utilizing safe working methods.

• Delivering food and equipment to and from assigned area and kitchen.

• Delivering food carts to resident dining rooms using manual pushing/pulling, which requires up to 60 pounds of force and by loading/unloading utility carts.

• And more!

Please Note: For positions required to have Food Handlers Permits, this is the correct website from which you can obtain a valid Washington State permit: https://www.foodworkercard.wa.gov/

Required:

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.

• Current, valid Washington State Food Handler's Permit.

• Dependability, teamwork, and communication skills.

• Ability to read and understand written instructions, directions, and read and write in English.

Preferred/Desired:

• Degree or certificate in culinary arts.

• ServSafe certified.

• Experience with geriatric and/or healthcare institutional setting.

• Experience working with residents with dementia and/or mental health diagnoses.

• Ability to organize and prioritize multiple projects and meet deadlines in a time-sensitive environment.

• Knowledge of therapeutic diet planning, preparation and serving of special diets, and sanitary methods of food handling.

Check out this awesome video here to see what it is like to work for the WDVA!

Application Process:  

Top candidates will be contacted directly to interview for this position. Because the selection will be based on information provided by you, it is in your best interest to identify the knowledge, skills and abilities that address the mandatory and desirable qualifications described below.

Please include the following documents with your application:
1.A letter of interest describing specific qualifications.
2.A current resume detailing applicable experience and education.

Finalists will be asked to provide a list of at least three professional references with current telephone numbers.

Other Information:

• Prior to a new hire, a background check including criminal record history will be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant's suitability and competence to perform in the position.

• Must be able to lift/carry/push/pull frequently up to 40 lbs. and occasionally up to 60 lbs.

• Must comply with health screening requirements by undergoing a tuberculosis skin test.

• Requires medical evaluation, fit testing, training, and use of respiratory protection as required by the Washington Industrial Safety & Act standards. Must be able to wear a respirator, medical gloves, gowns, eye protection, and other personal protective gear as required by a job or task.

• Positions requiring travel must have a valid unrestricted driver's license and must be insured if driving a privately owned vehicle on state business.

• This position is represented by the Washington Federation of State Employees.

Applicants wishing to claim Veterans Preference should attach a copy of their DD-214 (Member 4 copy), NGB 22, or signed verification of service letter from the United States Department of Veterans Affairs to their application. Please blackout any personally identifiable data such as social security numbers. For further information, please contact us at recruiters@dva.wa.gov.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Employer

Here at YOUR Washington Department of Veterans Affairs our employees come from all walks of life. We strive to hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or Veteran status.

We believe in the importance of recognizing the value each of us contribute to the success of the mission of the agency. Having a diverse workforce is this agency's greatest resource of strength and knowledge. It is through the combination of talents and abilities that we can pursue finding effective measures on how we can provide the best customer service. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace for everyone.

The State of Washington is an equal opportunity employer. Persons with a disability who need assistance in the application process or testing process, or those needing this announcement in an alternative format, may call (360) 725-2183. TTY users should first call 711 to access the Washington Relay Service.  

You are welcome to include the name and pronoun you would like to be referred to in your materials and we will honor this as you interact with our award-winning diverse and inclusive organization.

If you have any questions regarding this announcement, program, or the agency, please contact us at recruiters@dva.wa.gov.