Food Service Worker - VA Medical Center

Job Description

Job Description

Food Service Worker

Job Type: Full-time, Contract 

Schedule: Day shift, Monday–Friday 

[Company Name] is hiring Food Service Workers to support the Nutrition and Food Services department at the Portland VA Medical Center and the Vancouver VA Medical Center. This is a great opportunity for someone who takes pride in a clean, well-run kitchen and wants to do work that directly supports Veterans. 

What you'll do 

• Wash and sanitize dishes, trays, pots, pans, and utensils by hand and using a dish machine 
• Sort, stack, and rack tray ware for loading and unloading 
• Clean and sanitize equipment, carts, and work areas; sweep and mop designated areas 
• Separate food waste, trash, and recyclables and dispose of them properly 
• Retrieve soiled carts from patient units and deliver clean carts to designated units 
• Interact courteously and respectfully with Veterans, visitors, and VA staff 

What we're looking for 

• Current Food Handler Certificate (ServSafe, ANAB-accredited, or ANSI-approved program required to start) 
• Ability to pass a fingerprint-based federal background check 
• Comfortable with physical work — standing, lifting, and repetitive tasks in a kitchen environment 
• Reliable, punctual, and able to work well as part of a team 
• Prior food service or dishwashing experience helpful but not required 

What you'll get 

• Competitive pay plus federally mandated Health & Welfare benefit 
• Paid sick leave accrual (1 hour per 30 hours worked, up to 56 hours/year) 
• Paid holidays 
• Day shift only — no nights, no weekends 
• Steady, stable schedule at a federal healthcare facility 
• All equipment and supplies provided 

Requirements before starting 

• Background check clearance (fingerprint-based) 
• Completion of VA Privacy and Information Security Awareness training and HIPAA-focused training within your first month 

Allmed is a National Staffing and Recruiting company offering short and long term staffing solutions.
We have been serving large Fortune 100 companies and providing career opportunities to job seekers for over 25 years. We specialize within the medical and healthcare industries offering temporary and permanent placement options. Our team takes the time to recognize, assess and listen to the goals of both our clients and employees. Our team is dedicated to providing the highest quality services and best qualified medical professionals throughout the United States. We stand by our promise and guarantee success and satisfaction between our clients and employees.

Company Description

Allmed is a National Staffing and Recruiting company offering short and long term staffing solutions. \r\nWe have been serving large Fortune 100 companies and providing career opportunities to job seekers for over 25 years. We specialize within the medical and healthcare industries offering temporary and permanent placement options. Our team takes the time to recognize, assess and listen to the goals of both our clients and employees. Our team is dedicated to providing the highest quality services and best qualified medical professionals throughout the United States. We stand by our promise and guarantee success and satisfaction between our clients and employees.