DSHS BHHA Food Service Worker

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) Satur day -Wednesday 10:30pm 7pm with Thurs day-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 .

Interested? Apply today!

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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 agencys vision that you bring an equity, anti-racism, and social justice commitment to your work with DSHS. We strive to create greater access and affirming representation of the communities we serve, 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.

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