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DSHS YVS Food Service Worker

State of Washington
Yakima, WA Other
POSTED ON 1/11/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 1/22/2026
DSHS YVS - Food Service Worker (Permanent and On-Call)

Are you passionate about food service and eager to make a difference in a dynamic environment? DSHS is offering a permanent and on-call opportunity for a Food Service Worker at Yakima Valley School in Selah, WA. In this role, you'll contribute to a large-scale food service operation by preparing and serving meals, maintaining cleanliness, and supporting kitchen efficiency.

Some of what you'll do:
  • Transport food, supplies, and equipment between kitchens, dining areas, storerooms, and refrigerators.
  • Assemble salads, sandwiches, and desserts according to established recipes and standards.
  • Prepare and serve special modified diets in accordance with dietary requirements.
  • Wash dishes, pots, pans, and utensils, ensuring cleanliness and hygiene.
  • Clean kitchen areas by scrubbing surfaces, mopping floors, and emptying trash.
  • Operate standard kitchen equipment, including coffee makers, toasters, mixers, and dishwashers.

About Yakima Valley School
Yakima Valley School in Selah, WA, is a certified nursing facility providing individualized care and support for people with developmental disabilities. Residents enjoy a safe, home-like environment with access to medical, therapeutic, and recreational services. The campus features comfortable cottages, scenic grounds, and a variety of programs that promote independence and community involvement. The school also offers respite care and crisis stabilization services for individuals and families in need.

What we are looking for:
  • Knowledge of kitchen and dining room operations, personal hygiene, sanitation, and housekeeping practices, including the use of standard kitchen appliances and utensils.
  • Ability to learn food preparation and serving routines, including therapeutic dietary orders, recipes, and menus.
  • Follow instructions and directions given by supervisors and lead workers effectively.

Who should apply?
  • Professionals with a food handler's card or the ability to obtain one within one day of employment.
  • To obtain a Washington State Food Worker Card by start date click here.

Additional information
  • Evening and night shifts come with an additional shift differential on top of the standard compensation rate. 
  • Employees who work on-site at this location for at least three days a week may be eligible for an extra 5% premium pay in addition to the advertised salary.

Interested?
Along with your application, please include:
  • An updated resume.
  • Three professional references with contact information.

Questions? 
Please reach out to DSHS Recruiter Vincent Hamilton at vincent.hamilton@dshs.wa.gov and reference job number #00227.


The Department of Social and Health Services’ (DSHS) vision that people find human services to shape their own 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 vision that you bring a fairness, access, and social justice commitment to your work with DSHS. We strive to support all Washingtonians, 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.
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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