DSHS ESH Food Service Worker

DSHS ESH Food Service Worker

Are you passionate about making a difference in people's lives? The Behavioral Health & Habilitation Administration (BHHA) at DSHS is looking for dedicated and enthusiastic On-Call Food Service Workers to join our team in Medical Lake, WA at Eastern State Hospital (ESH).

As an On-Call Food Service Workers at Eastern State Hospital, you'll play a vital role in supporting the well-being of our patients by helping prepare and serve meals in a large-scale food service operation. Your work will directly contribute to creating a positive and nourishing environment for those we serve.

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 do:

• Dish various special diet items following written doctor's orders.
• Texture food into the proper texture.
• Set-up, load and deliver food and supplies to the living areas.
• Clean and sanitize the kitchen following State, Federal and Local Health Codes and Policies.
• Wash dishes using institutional dishwasher and/or 3-sink method and put them away.
• Assist cooks in the preparation, cooking, dishing, texturing and clean-up of the meal.
• Set up, tear down, and clean dining room for meals.
• Lead, instruct, assign and check food service workers.
• Perform special deep cleaning of kitchen areas to include freezers, walk-ins, and ovens.

What we're looking for:

• Ability to follow instructions and directions given by supervisors/lead workers/doctors/dietitians to properly, efficiently and safely do various jobs in the kitchen.
• Must be able to communicate and comprehend through verbal and written forms of communication with management, peers, clients and the public.
• Understand Doctor's/Dietitian's orders to appropriately texture and prepare food for the clients.

Who should apply? Professionals with a food handler's card or the ability to obtain one within 14 days of employment.