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Description Food Service Worker Full-Time, Permanet Washington Veterans Home Looking for an opportunity to begin your career in state service while directly contributing to the well-being of our Veterans? Apply today for our Full-Time, Permanent Food Service Worker position here at the Washington Veterans Home in scenic Port Orchard, Washington! Please note: The schedule for this position is Tuesday through Saturday, 11:30 am to 8:00 pm. This position is not eligible for telework. 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 nearly 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! Duties Some of what you'll do: 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 and utilizing safe working methods. Deliver food and equipment to and from assigned area and kitchen. Frequently lifting, pushing, pulling, and handing of up to 40 lbs.; occasionally up to 60 lbs. And more! Qualifications Please Note: For positions required to have a Washington state food worker card, this is the correct website from which you can obtain a valid credential: https://www.foodworkercard.wa.gov/ Required: Valid Washington state food worker card. Dependability, teamwork, and communication skills. Must be proficient in the English language and be able to speak, read, and write English. Ability to: Make simple arithmetic calculations. Work productively with staff and residents from diverse backgrounds. Follow policies and procedures. Maintain quality, safety, and infection control standards. Agency Required Competencies for all positions: The ability to take action to learn and grow. The ability to take action to meet the needs of others. Preferred/Desired: 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. Ability to organize, prioritize multiple projects and meet deadlines in a time-sensitive environment. Knowledge of therapeutic diet plannin