What are the responsibilities and job description for the DSHS WSH Food Service Worker position at Washington State Department of Social and Health Services?
Description
Food Service Worker
Join our team at Western State Hospital as a Food Service Worker, where your work helps support the care and recovery of the patients we serve. Food Service Workers play a vital role in creating a welcoming and supportive environment by helping prepare and serve breakfast, lunch, and dinner to residents throughout the hospital.
This isn’t your average kitchen job. It’s meaningful, hands-on work that supports the wellbeing of others. As part of a dedicated team, you’ll help ensure meals are safe, balanced, and served with care. Every shift contributes to helping patients stay nourished and supported while they focus on their recovery.
Additional Pay Incentives
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.
Questions?
Please reach out to DSHS Recruiter Georgina Pringle at Georgina.Pringle@dshs.wa.gov and reference job number #08522.
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.
Relationship and Reporting Structure (Nepotism) Disclosure: If you are selected for hire, you must disclose whether you have a relative, household member, close friend, or romantic partner within your potential supervisory chain of command. DSHS has a Relationships and the Reporting Structure policy that prohibits nepotism and can be reviewed here . Applicants whose appointment would result in a prohibited reporting relationship are not eligible for appointment to that position.
E-Verify® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.
Food Service Worker
Join our team at Western State Hospital as a Food Service Worker, where your work helps support the care and recovery of the patients we serve. Food Service Workers play a vital role in creating a welcoming and supportive environment by helping prepare and serve breakfast, lunch, and dinner to residents throughout the hospital.
This isn’t your average kitchen job. It’s meaningful, hands-on work that supports the wellbeing of others. As part of a dedicated team, you’ll help ensure meals are safe, balanced, and served with care. Every shift contributes to helping patients stay nourished and supported while they focus on their recovery.
Additional Pay Incentives
- 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.
- Pierce County employees are eligible to receive an Orca Card for transportation needs.
- Assemble and serve meals and snacks while ensuring diet orders and meal tickets are followed.
- Provide courteous customer service to patients in a behavioral health setting.
- Maintain clean and sanitized work areas, equipment, and utensils.
- Follow food safety, sanitation, and infection control standards required in a healthcare environment.
- Work collaboratively with team members in a fast-paced setting.
- Support patient nutrition by preparing and serving meals that meet special dietary needs.
- High-school diploma, GED or equivalent.
- A current Washington State Food Worker Card or the ability to obtain a Food Worker Card * within 14 days of hire.
- Provide courteous and professional customer service, remaining calm and respectful.
- Ability and willingness to learn food preparation and service techniques that support special dietary needs.
- Strong attention to detail to ensure meals are prepared and served according to instructions and dietary requirements.
- Clear and effective communication skills, including the ability to listen carefully and share information with team members.
- Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team to complete daily food service tasks efficiently.
- Knowledge of food safety practices, including proper food handling, sanitation, and storage procedures.
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.
Questions?
Please reach out to DSHS Recruiter Georgina Pringle at Georgina.Pringle@dshs.wa.gov and reference job number #08522.
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.
Relationship and Reporting Structure (Nepotism) Disclosure: If you are selected for hire, you must disclose whether you have a relative, household member, close friend, or romantic partner within your potential supervisory chain of command. DSHS has a Relationships and the Reporting Structure policy that prohibits nepotism and can be reviewed here . Applicants whose appointment would result in a prohibited reporting relationship are not eligible for appointment to that position.
E-Verify® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.