Food Service Worker
Euola, is seeking Food Service Workers to support the Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Centers in Portland, Oregon.
This is a full-time, on-site position supporting Nutrition and Food Services in a hospital environment. We are seeking dependable, hardworking individuals who enjoy working as part of a team while providing excellent service to our nation's Veterans.
Duties and Responsibilities
Food Service Workers are expected to maintain a clean, safe, and sanitary kitchen environment while providing courteous and professional service to Veterans, visitors, and VA staff.
Responsibilities include:
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Operate commercial dishwashing equipment.
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Scrape, soak, scour, scrub, wash, rinse, and sanitize pots, pans, dishes, utensils, trays, and cookware.
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Sort, stack, and rack tray ware for loading into commercial dish machines.
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Remove clean dishware and store sanitized items in designated storage areas.
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Clean and sanitize pots, pans, equipment, workstations, sinks, and food service areas.
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Sweep and mop kitchen and food service floors.
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Remove food waste, trash, recycling, and compost from kitchen areas.
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Wash and sanitize food delivery carts.
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Retrieve soiled meal carts from patient care units.
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Deliver clean meal carts to designated hospital units.
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Follow all food safety, sanitation, infection control, and workplace safety procedures.
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Maintain a clean and organized work area.
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Interact professionally and respectfully with Veterans, visitors, coworkers, and hospital staff.
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Perform other related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
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US. Citizen.
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High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
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Previous food service, dishwashing, custodial, restaurant, cafeteria, hospital, or institutional kitchen experience preferred.
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Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
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Ability to stand, walk, bend, lift, push, and pull throughout the workday.
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Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
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Strong customer service and communication skills.
Required Certification
Candidates must possess a current Food Handler Certificate from:
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ServSafe;
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An ANAB-accredited program; or
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An ANSI-approved food-handler certification program.
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Applicants who do not currently have the required certification must be able to obtain it before their first day of work.
Work Schedule
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Full-time
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On-site
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Hospital environment
Applicants should have flexibility to work:
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Weekdays
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Weekends
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Holidays
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Early-morning or evening shifts
