Food Service Worker, On-Call

Benefits 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!

• 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.

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Valid Washington state food worker card.
• 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.

• Medicare and Medicaid nursing home care
• Supplement Basic Shift Premium
• Basic life and long-term disability insurance
• Dependent care assistance
• Auto, boat, home, and renter insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Retirement and Deferred Compensation
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness
• Paid holidays and one paid personal holiday per calendar year
• Sick leave
• Vacation (Annual Leave)
• Military Leave
• Bereavement Leave
• Additional Leave

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.