DSHS Food Service Worker

You'll serve and prepare regular and therapeutic meals in a hospital setting at Eastern State Hospital (ESH), an in-patient psychiatric hospital, located in Medical Lake, Washington. We have a variety of shifts and schedules available!

Join our culinary team who provides excellent customer service, safety, and quality food and nutrition services. Apply today and join us in Transforming Lives!

Here is some of what you will do:

• Prepare, dish, and serve food following therapeutic dietary guidelines, recipes, and menus
• Deliver food carts with insulated food trays to the wards
• Dishwashing and floor cleaning using the appropriate equipment
• Clean, wash and sanitize kitchens and dining rooms
• Implement and follow food safety standards
• Assist in training new employees as needed
• Actively work as part of a team in a fast-paced environment

Who we are looking for
Professionals with the following:

• A current Washington State Food Worker Card or ability to obtain a Food Worker Card within 14 days of employment
• Experience in applying food safety regulations
• Knowledge of food safety regulations and special diet needs
• Ability to prepare and serve food according to therapeutic dietary orders, recipes, and menus
• Excellent customer service

Interested? Please submit an application and include current contact information for three professional references – that’s it!

To obtain a Washington State Food Worker Card by start date click HERE.

Our Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) mission to Transform 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 mission 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.

Questions? Contact grant.grady@dshs.wa.gov and reference job number 01670

Employees of the Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment. Any offer of employment is contingent upon verification of your vaccine status. Please note medical or religious accommodation may be available once an offer of employment is made.