DSHS OHBH Food Service Worker
Salary
$3,189.00 - $4,216.00 Monthly
Location
King County - Tukwila, WA
Job Type
Full Time - Permanent
Job Number
2025-04651
Department
Dept. of Social and Health Services
Division
BHHA
Opening Date
07/08/2025
Closing Date
7/20/2025 11:59 PM Pacific
Salary Information
The high end of the salary range, Step M is typically a longevity step
Description
DSHS Olympia Heritage Behavioral Health MDD Food Service Worker
DSHS's Olympia Heritage Behavioral Health MHD is seeking two Food Service Workers to join our team with a passion for helping people. As a Food Service Worker, you'll be involved in the preparation and serving of food and beverages, and clean up for a large-scale food service operation.
King County employees receive 5% premium pay in addition to the advertised salary and are eligible to receive a free ORCA card for transportation use. 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. Evening and Night shifts include a shift differential in addition to the standard compensation rate.
The work schedules is as follows: a) Tuesday- Saturday 10:30pm -7pm with Sunday - Monday as regular days off; AND b) Saturday-Wednesday 10:30pm - 7pm with Thursday-Friday as regular days off.
Some of what you'll do:
Assemble, prepare, and serve meals and snacks to patients according to dietary guidelines and meal tickets
Transport food carts to ward kitchens and ensure timely meal service
Monitor food quality, portion control, and adherence to dietary restrictions
Maintain a clean and sanitary food service environment, including dishwashing, kitchen sanitation, and dining area upkeep
Safely handle and store food items in compliance with food safety regulations
Conduct temperature checks on food and kitchen equipment to ensure proper storage and preparation conditions
Support inventory management by stocking, rotating, and tracking food supplies
Work collaboratively with medical and dietary staff to accommodate specialized meal plans
Adhere to infection control standards for a healthcare organization
Heavy duty cleaning of carts and kitchen equipment/tray line/dish room as assigned
Other duties as assigned
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.
To obtain a Washington State Food Worker Card by start date click here.
Salary
$3,189.00 - $4,216.00 Monthly
Location
King County - Tukwila, WA
Job Type
Full Time - Permanent
Job Number
2025-04651
Department
Dept. of Social and Health Services
Division
BHHA
Opening Date
07/08/2025
Closing Date
7/20/2025 11:59 PM Pacific
Salary Information
The high end of the salary range, Step M is typically a longevity step
Description
DSHS Olympia Heritage Behavioral Health MDD Food Service Worker
DSHS's Olympia Heritage Behavioral Health MHD is seeking two Food Service Workers to join our team with a passion for helping people. As a Food Service Worker, you'll be involved in the preparation and serving of food and beverages, and clean up for a large-scale food service operation.
King County employees receive 5% premium pay in addition to the advertised salary and are eligible to receive a free ORCA card for transportation use. 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. Evening and Night shifts include a shift differential in addition to the standard compensation rate.
The work schedules is as follows: a) Tuesday- Saturday 10:30pm -7pm with Sunday - Monday as regular days off; AND b) Saturday-Wednesday 10:30pm - 7pm with Thursday-Friday as regular days off.
Some of what you'll do:
Assemble, prepare, and serve meals and snacks to patients according to dietary guidelines and meal tickets
Transport food carts to ward kitchens and ensure timely meal service
Monitor food quality, portion control, and adherence to dietary restrictions
Maintain a clean and sanitary food service environment, including dishwashing, kitchen sanitation, and dining area upkeep
Safely handle and store food items in compliance with food safety regulations
Conduct temperature checks on food and kitchen equipment to ensure proper storage and preparation conditions
Support inventory management by stocking, rotating, and tracking food supplies
Work collaboratively with medical and dietary staff to accommodate specialized meal plans
Adhere to infection control standards for a healthcare organization
Heavy duty cleaning of carts and kitchen equipment/tray line/dish room as assigned
Other duties as assigned
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.
To obtain a Washington State Food Worker Card by start date click here.
Job ID: 485152931
Originally Posted on: 7/14/2025
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