DSHS ESH Food Service Worker

Benefits, description, and responsibilities of the DSHS ESH Food Service Worker position

• Dish various special diet items following written doctor's orders
• Texture food into the proper texture
• Set-up, load and deliver food and supplies to the living areas
• Clean and sanitize the kitchen following State, Federal and Local Health Codes and Policies
• Wash dishes using institutional dishwasher and/or 3-sink method and put them away
• Assist cooks in the preparation, cooking, dishing, texturing and clean-up of the meal
• Set up, tear down, and clean dining room for meals
• Lead, instruct, assign and check food service workers
• Perform special deep cleaning of kitchen areas to include freezers, walk-ins, and ovens

• 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

• Medical, dental, and basic life insurance
• Flexible spending account for health care expenses
• Long-term disability insurance
• Paid holidays and one paid personal holiday per calendar year
• Sick leave and vacation leave
• Employee assistance program
• Retirement and deferred compensation plans
• Social Security and Medicare
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

The Department of Social and Health Services is committed to creating a positive and nourishing environment for those we serve