WDVA Food Service Worker, On-Call, Washington Veterans Home

State of Washington•Kitsap County, WA

49d•Onsite

About The Position

Looking for an opportunity to begin your career in state service while directly contributing to the well-being of our Veterans? Apply today for the on-call Food Service Worker position at the Washington Veterans Home in scenic Port Orchard, Washington! This position has been posted within the assigned pay range through Step L. Step M has not been published as this is considered the longevity step, in alignment with state HR compensation rules. Updated as of July 1, 2025: This position is eligible for "Supplement Basic Shift Premium" for 24/7 Facilities. Employees who are assigned to a facility that provides direct care to residents, patients, and/or clients and whose duties are required to be performed on location will receive an additional one dollar ($1.00) per hour of supplemental basic shift premium for each hour of basic shift premium. This shift premium does not apply to overtime hours. The supplemental basic shift premium shall expire on June 29, 2027. At the Washington State Department of Veterans Affairs (WDVA), we are passionate about our mission of "Serving Those Who Served." As a national leader in our advocacy for more than 500,000 Veterans and their family members, we strive to connect them to earned benefits as well as innovative programs focused on their overall health and wellness. In addition, we provide critical community services through a variety of programs, and at our four State Veterans Homes located in Orting, Port Orchard, Spokane, and Walla Walla. These locations provide Medicare and Medicaid nursing home care to Veterans, including, in some instances, their spouses, widows, or Gold Star Families. As a Food Service Worker, you'll be responsible for distributing food in a safe and sanitary manner and ensure the nutritional needs of our residents are met. Cultivate your culinary career and put your customer service skills to work by serving America's heroes!

Requirements

A combination of education and experience may be considered on a year-for-year basis. Experience must be relevant to the position.
High school diploma or GED equivalent.
Valid Washington state food worker card (from https://www.foodworkercard.wa.gov/).
Dependability, teamwork, and communication skills.
Ability to:
Demonstrate proficiency in the English language and be able to read, write and speak English.
Make simple arithmetic calculations.
Work productively with staff and residents from diverse backgrounds.
Follow policies and procedures and maintain quality, safety, and/or infection control standards.

Nice To Haves

Degree or certificate in culinary arts.
ServSafe Certified.
Experience with geriatric and/or healthcare institutional setting.
Experience working with residents with dementia and/or mental health diagnoses.
Able to organize, prioritize multiple projects and meet deadlines in a time-sensitive environment.
Knowledge of therapeutic diet planning, preparation and serving of special diets, and sanitary methods of food handling.

Responsibilities

Serve foods in the cafeteria or on the serving line following portions specified on serving guides and recipes.
Serve hot and cold foods on the cafeteria line or the serving line using therapeutic diet principles and monitoring food for safe serving temperatures.
Prepare food, clean and sanitize equipment and area, and other assigned duties.
Comply with safe food handling practices.
Perform a variety of food preparation duties following specific sanitation principles while utilizing safe working methods.
Deliver food and equipment to and from assigned area and kitchen.
Deliver food carts to resident dining rooms using manual pushing/pulling, which requires up to 40 lbs. of force and by loading/unloading utility carts.

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