WDVA Food Service Worker, On-Call, Washington Soldiers Home

Posting number: 2026-01750

Department: Dept. of Veterans Affairs

Division: Washington Soldiers Home

Job classification: FOOD SERVICE WORKER

Posting type: Open & Promotional

Categories: Food Services

Summary

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 On-Call Food Service Worker position at the Washington Soldiers Home in scenic Orting, Washington!

Homes 24/7 facility differential: 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.

*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.

“On-call” is defined as positions where the work is intermittent in nature, is sporadic and does not fit a particular pattern. On-Call employees are utilized to support operational staffing needs. Shifts for on-call staff are scheduled on a rotational basis. The on call expectations for this position requires that staff be available to work as needed, with a minimum availability of three shifts per week, on two different shifts.

Hybrid/Telework: This position is not eligible for telework.

Here 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.

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!

Examples of 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