Food Service Worker (FSW) - Snoqualmie

State of Washington•King County – Snoqualmie, WA

11d•Onsite

About The Position

Join the dedicated Food Services team at Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) Juvenile Rehabilitation, where your work directly supports the health, well-being, and daily success of young people in our care. Food Service Workers collaborate closely with cooks, supervisors, and other facility staff to prepare and serve nutritious meals while maintaining a clean, safe, and organized kitchen. This is a fast-paced, team-oriented environment where reliability, communication, and attention to food safety are highly valued. Employees have opportunities to develop institutional food-service skills, learn large-scale meal production, and contribute ideas that improve kitchen operations and meal service. The position is located at Echo Glen Children’s Center in Snoqualmie, Washington, in a secure residential setting surrounded by a scenic, wooded environment. Work schedules may include mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays based on operational needs. This is a meaningful opportunity for candidates who enjoy working as part of a supportive team and want their work to positively impact youth and public service. You will provide nutritious meals to youth and staff in accordance with Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) standards. The Food Service Worker plays a crucial role in maintaining kitchen operations and cleanliness, supporting the team, and ensuing meal service runs smoothly. In addition, the role involves teaching youth culinary skills and modeling strong work ethics. These skills help prepare youth for a successful transition back into the community and support their overall rehabilitation.

Requirements

Experience or knowledge of kitchen and dining operations, including food handling, hygiene, sanitation, safety procedures, and proper use of kitchen equipment and utensils.
The ability to take action to learn and grow.
The ability to take action to meet the needs of others.

Nice To Haves

Must possess a current Food Handler’s Permit or obtain one within 14 days of hire.
Must comply with Juvenile Rehabilitation Institutional health screening requirements, including tuberculosis testing, measles and chickenpox immunity, and Hepatitis B vaccination, as indicated.
Utilize the Learning Management System (LMS) to complete required online training.

Responsibilities

Prepare the weekly snacks and condiments.
Maintain dining room cleanliness.
Wash and put away dishes and pans.
Keep kitchen laundry clean and folded.
Maintain cleanliness of walk-in refrigerators.
Maintain cleanliness of all bathrooms and ensure supplies are well stocked.
Monitor stock of cleaning supplies, and other non-food items, and submit restock requests
Supervise, monitor, and instruct youth with Food Service Worker Responsibilities as part of their participation in the Work Based Learning Program.