Food Service Worker/Dishwasher
Food Service Worker/Dishwasher
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Job Description
Current employees: Please apply through the employee portal to be considered for this opportunity.
Pay Range:
$20.00 $21.37 HourlyDepartment:
Department of Community Justice (DCJ)Job Type:
Regular RepresentedExemption Status:
United States of America (NonExempt)Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified):
May 18 2025
The Opportunity:
THIS WORK MATTERS!
Help us create a better future as you grow your food service skills in a fastpaced institutional setting. Youll assist in running a large commercial kitchen that prepares meals for teens in our detention facility. If you are interested in joining our team of dynamic individuals we strongly encourage you to apply for our Food Service Worker/Dishwasher position!
The Department of Community Justice is looking for a Nutrition Services team member who can demonstrate expertise in the following areas:
- Washing utensils pots and pans food carts trays and food preparation/serving/storage areas by machine or by hand in accordance with sanitation guidelines.
- Various daily cleaning duties.
- Receiving food equipment and supplies and rotating inventory to meet federal state and county standards.
- Delivering food throughout the facility and serving meals including youth in a custody setting.
- Operating commercial kitchen equipment including dishwashers and food mixing/preparation equipment.
- Must have a valid drivers license.
- The ability to lift 5075 pounds is highly desired in this position.
- Performing other duties as required to run a large institutional kitchen and a cafe and catering company.
DO NOT DELAY submit your application TODAY. This job posting will be closed if we receive 100 job applications before the closing date of 5/18/25.
WORKFORCE EQUITY
At Multnomah County we are committed to maintaining an effective respectful and inclusive workplace. We value collaborative problem solving and strive for continuous improvement. We strongly believe in workforce equity diversity and inclusion. Visit our Workforce Equity Strategies Plan (WESP) to see where Multnomah County is headed with these values.
DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY JUSTICE
Vision Community Safety through Positive Change
The Department of Community Justice (DCJ) is recognized as a national leader in both adult and juvenile community justice. DCJ routinely consults and makes use of evidencebased practices in our program and policy development. The Departments commitment to datainformed decisionmaking has led DCJ to make smart investments of taxpayer dollars in supervision sanctions and services for the countys highest risk and highest need justiceinvolved individuals. DCJ makes longterm investments in its employees through the provision of education and training. The Department believes that in order to enhance public safety we must work collaboratively with the judiciary law enforcement schools treatment agencies and the community.
The Department shares information with community members partners and staff to keep communities safe by preventing and reducing crime and routinely evaluating which local policies support best practices. DCJ operates 24 hours a day with nearly 650 regular oncall and temporary employees. The Department supervises justiceinvolved individuals and those defendants requiring pretrial services. DCJs Juvenile Services Division operates the Donald E. Long Juvenile Detention Facility and is responsible for youth on formal and informal community supervision.
About the Nutrition Services Team
The Nutrition Services Unit provides breakfast lunch dinner and two snacks every day of the year for youth in the detention facility. In addition we operate the Courtyard Cafe which is open MondayFriday with seating for 30. Our average production for detainee youth the cafe and other programs is 200 to 300 meals per day. Our detention facility operates 24 hours a day seven days a week.
More general information about the Department of Community Justice including our mission vision and strategies can be found at: Department of Community Justices Strategic Plan (Executive Summary and Full report) can be found at: the Public Even During Disasters
Everyday Multnomah County staff work together to serve as a safety net for our communities. During a disaster this safety net becomes even more critical. All County employees have a role in serving the public during inclement weather natural disaster or other types of community emergency response. During these emergency responses while typically there begins with a call for volunteers county employees may ultimately be reassigned from their current position to a role in the emergency response in order to support the critical needs presented by our communities. For more information please visit the Disaster Service Worker Information page.
Internal candidates: After you have applied you will receive an acknowledgement task and the Oregon Veteran Preference Questionnaire in your Workday inbox. Your application as an internal candidate is not complete until you complete and submit these tasks in Workday.
TO QUALIFY
We will consider any combination of relevant work experience volunteering education and transferable skills as qualifying unless an item or section is labeled required. Please be clear and specific about how your background is relevant. For details about how we typically screen applications review our overview of the selection process page.
Minimum Qualifications/Transferable Skills*:
- Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade
- One (1) year of relevant dishwashing school lunch catering restaurant cafe/deli or institutional food service experience
- Possess a valid Oregon Food Handlers Card. (Please note: ServSafe is not accepted in lieu of the Oregon Food Handlers Card)
- Must have a valid drivers license
- Must pass a thorough background investigation which includes but is not limited to a review of applicants criminal civil driving military educational and employment history prior to employment.
Preferred Qualifications/Transferable Skills*: You do not need to have the following preferred qualifications/transferable skills to qualify. However keep in mind we may consider some or all of the following when identifying the most qualified candidates. Please clearly explain on your application how you meet any of the following preferred qualifications/transferable skills.
- Ability to lift 5075 pounds.
- Ability to push/pull 200400 pounds.
*Transferable skills: Your transferable skills are any skills you have gained through education work experience (including the military) or life experience that are relevant for this position. Be sure to describe any transferable skills on your application and clearly explain how they apply to this position.
SCREENING AND EVALUATION
The Application Packet: Please be sure to provide all the materials below in your application submission:
- Online application: Explain all related experience (paid or unpaid) and training in the education and work experience sections of the application.
- Attach a resume (optional): Please indicate how you meet the required minimum qualifications. Attach the document to the online application. Be sure to explain in detail including dates all related work experience paid or unpaid.
- Cover Letter (optional): Please explain why you are applying for this position and describe your experience in a public safety setting or in a human services setting.
The Selection Process: For details about how we typically screen applications review our overview of the selection process page. We expect to evaluate candidates for this recruitment as follows:
- Initial review of minimum qualifications
- An evaluation of application materials to identify the most qualified candidates
- Consideration of top candidates/Interviews
- Must pass a thorough background investigation which includes but is not limited to a review of applicants criminal civil driving military educational and employment history prior to employment.
Equal Pay: Please be advised that the pay range listed for this position is intended to provide general guidance on the earning potential for the role. However actual compensation will be determined in accordance with the Oregon Equal Pay Law and will take into account factors such as the candidates relevant experience and education. Candidates should expect that initial offers will be made within the listed pay range and may not be at or near the top of the range.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Type of Position: This hourly position is eligible for overtime.
Type: Represented by Local 88 AFSCME
FLSA: NonExempt
Schedule: TueSat 5:00am to 1:30pm 40 hours per week
Location: Juvenile Justice Complex @ 1401 NE 68th Ave Portland OR 97213
Telework: This position is NOT eligible for hybrid or routine onsite/telework subject to the Multnomah County Telework Policy and based on the Departments business needs. This position is considered Adhoc.
Essential Position: This position is designated as Essential Services & Personnel (24x7 operations that must function regardless of conditions) and are expected to report to work in the event of inclement weather.
Multnomah County offers a comprehensive benefit package to all eligible employees. A few highlights include:
- Health insurance (medical dental vision)
- Defined benefit retirement plan (pension); we pick up the employees share of the state retirement contribution (6% of subject wages)
- Generous paid leave (vacation holidays sick parental military etc...)
- Life insurance shortterm and longterm disability insurance
- Optional deferred compensation and flexible spending accounts
- Free annual Trimet bus pass
- DCJ pays for food handler related certification renewals
- Alternative wellness resources
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
The eligible list established from this recruitment may be used to fill future fulltime parttime regular temporary limited duration and oncall positions. Application information may be used throughout the entire selection process. This process is subject to change without notice.
Diversity and Inclusion: At Multnomah County we dont just accept difference; we value it and support it to create a culture of dignity and respect for our employees.
We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability veteran or protected veteran status genetic information and other legally protected characteristics. The EEO Know Your Rights poster is available for your reference. Multnomah County is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor. We request priority protected veteran referrals.
Veterans Preference: Under Oregon Law qualifying veterans may apply for veterans preference. Review our veterans preference page for details about eligibility and how to apply.
Accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act: We gladly provide reasonable accommodation to anyone whose specific disability prevents them from completing an application or participating in this recruitment process. Please contact the recruiter below in advance to request assistance. Individuals with hearing or speech impairments may contact the recruiter through the Telecommunications Relay Service by dialing 711.
Questions
Recruiter:
Danny FajardoEmail:
Phone:
1 (971)Application information may be used throughout the entire selection process. This process is subject to change without notice.
Disclaimer: This announcement is intended as a general descriptive recruitment guide and is subject to change. It does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract.
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6261 Food Service WorkerEmployment Type
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