DSHS BHHA Food Service Worker

Join our team as a Food Service Worker at our newest behavioral health treatment campus, Maple Lane in Grand Mound, near Centralia, WA. We're hiring for multiple vacancies.

Behavioral Health Treatment Center Maple Lane offers innovative treatment for residents who are civilly committed, in need of competency restoration, or adjudicated not guilty by reason of mental diagnosis. Each residential unit helps shape the future of behavioral health, aligning with Washington States vision of community-based care. Treating residents in smaller facilities helps them stay closer to home, family, and support systems, fostering stronger community connections.

As Maple Lane Food Service Worker, you will help provide high-quality food options for patients. In this role, you will be part of the culinary team that ensures excellent customer service, safety, and quality in food and nutritional services. Maple Lane is a key business unit of DSHS's Behavioral Health Administration, where our dedicated staff offers residents enriching opportunities and experiences outside the hospital setting, preparing them for a smooth transition back into the community. This is a great opportunity to be a team member as BHA modernizes and enhances behavioral health treatment in Washington State.

Opportunities performed on-site at this work location at least three days a week may be eligible for an additional 5% premium pay in addition to the advertised salary. Evening shifts include a shift differential in addition to the standard compensation rate.

Some of what you will do:

• Assemble and serve meals and snacks for the patients
• Transport food, supplies, and equipment to and from main kitchens to assigned dining areas, storerooms, and refrigerators
• Keep work areas, equipment, and utensils clean and sanitized
• Implement and abide by food safety standards
• Adhere to infection control standards for a healthcare organization
• Heavy duty cleaning of carts and kitchen equipment/tray line/dish room as assigned

Who should apply

• Professionals with a current Washington State Food Worker Card or the ability to obtain a Food Worker Card* within 14 days of hire
• Ability to provide excellent customer service
• Knowledge of applying food safety regulations

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

Preferred knowledge, skills, and abilities:

• Team player with a positive attitude.
• Understanding of kitchen operations, standard kitchen appliances, and sanitation practices.
• Leadership and versatility in a fast-paced environment.

Why Join Us? We partner with people to access support, care, and resources. DSHS employees make a difference in WA State every day by supporting sustainable recovery, independence, and wellness.

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Interested or have questions ? Please contact Alex Baclaan at ... and reference project number 04983.

The Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) vision that people find human services to shape their own lives requires that we come together with a sense of belonging, common purpose, shared values, and meaningful work. It is crucial to our agencys vision 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.

Prior to a new hire, a background check including criminal record history may be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant's suitability and competence to perform in the job. This announcement may be used to fill multiple vacancies. Employees driving on state business must have a valid driver's license. Employees driving a privately owned vehicle on state business must have liability insurance on the privately owned vehicle

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