DSHS ESH Food Service Worker Lead

Description

DSHS ESH Food Service Worker Lead

We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Lead Food Service Worker with a passion for helping people to join our team at Eastern State Hospital (ESH) .

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.

Some Of What You'll Be Doing

• Preparation of all food for dinner meals and snack items, according to therapeutic dietary guidelines
• Prepare and cook special foods for patient activities when required
• Provide assistance to Food Service Workers when preparing food for the therapeutic dietary needs
• Communicate with Cook 2 for any shortages or if there are overages of prepared products
• Operate, clean, and sanitize kitchen equipment
  
  

What We're Looking For

• Ability to comply with ESH's health screening requirements by undergoing an initial and annual health screening
• Ability to comply with union shop requirements
• Ability to obtain a food handlers card within 15 days of employment
• Eligibility to work in a facility receiving Medicare funds
  
  

Who should apply?

• Those with one year of experience in food preparation or cooking
• Completion of a course in large-scale cooking may be substituted for one year of experience
  

To obtain a Washington State Food Worker Card by start date click HERE .

Our Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) mission to Transform 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 mission that you bring equity, anti-racism, and social justice commitment to your work with DSHS. We strive to create greater access and affirming representation of the communities we serve, 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.

Questions? Please contact audrey.adams@dshs.wa.gov or call the main line at (360) 725-5810 and reference job number 09892

Supplemental Information

Prior to a new hire, a background check including criminal record history may 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 job. This announcement may be used to fill multiple vacancies. Employees driving on state business must have a valid driver's license. Employees driving a privately owned vehicle on state business must have liability insurance on the privately owned vehicle.

Washington State Department of Social and Health Services 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, honorably discharged veteran, Vietnam Era, recently separated or other protect­ed veteran status, the presence of any sensory, mental, physical disability or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability, equal pay or genetic information. Persons requiring accommodation in the application process or this job announcement in an alternative format may contact the Recruiter at (360) 725-5810. Applicants who are deaf or hard of hearing may call through Washington Relay Service by dialing 7-1-1 or 1-800-833-6384.

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