Initial Posting Date:
05/07/2025
Application Deadline:
05/18/2025
Agency:
Oregon Health Authority
Salary Range:
$3952 $4499
Position Type:
Employee
Position Title:
Food Service Worker (Junction City)
Job Description:
This is a fulltime permanent classified position which is represented by a union. This recruitment may be used to establish a list of qualified candidates to fill current or future vacancies.
What will you do
The Oregon Health Authority (OHA) Oregon State Hospital(OSH) Food Service program in Junction City Oregon has a fantastic career opportunity for a Food Service Worker. The primary purpose of this position is to perform a variety of food service activities in state youth or adult institution. Service activities include settingup condiments and panning food food portioning preparing food trays serving on food lines clearing and cleaning dining and serving areas putting away stock and kitchenettes and washing dishes pots and pans in a volume dining or food service facility.
Employees ensure the various dietary needs of clients patients students and inmates are met to adhere to specific nutritional requirements and dietary needs. Employees monitor and review prescribed dietary orders. Follows portion control guidelines.
Whats in it for you The Oregon State Hospital is a team of passionate individuals working to promote health across the lifespan of individuals families and communities. We value and support unique perspectives using a traumainformed approach and aim to reflect these values in our hiring practices professional development and workplace. We are committed to racial equity as a driving factor to improve health outcomes for all communities that experience inequities.
The Oregon Health Authority is committed to:
- Eliminating health inequities in Oregon by 2030
- Becoming an antiracist organization
- Developing and promoting culturally and linguistically appropriate programs and
- Developing and retaining a diverse inclusive and equitable workforce that represents the diversity cultures strengths and values of the people of Oregon.
Special Qualifications
- Must have a Food Handlers Certification within 30 days of appointment OR completion of the Marion County Advanced Food Management Principles and Concepts Training including HACCP Certification at the time of appointment. Must always be current & certified in safe hood handling certifications.
- Valid Oregon Drivers license.
Minimum Qualifications:
Six months of experience in customer or food service.
Desired Attributes:
- Must be able to speak write understand and follow written & verbal instructions in English
- Able to work under pressure and meet deadlines
- Able to work during inclement weather
- Effectively operate standard food service equipment
Working Conditions:
- Standing walking bending stooping kneeling twisting and lifting (50 lbs.)
- Exposure to extreme temperature variations and high humidity
- Work safely in noisy wet slippery floor work areas
May be required to work hours that are subject to change with little notice and may be required to work hours that exceed the regular schedule. i.e. a double shift or different shift in addition to your regular schedule.
Directions to Apply:
Please fill out the online application and submit a resume.
Resources:
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- Oregon Health Authority (OHA)
- Career Resources
Additional Information:
- Visa Sponsorships: Oregon Health Authority (OHA) does not offer VISA sponsorship. Within three days of hire you will be required to complete the US Department of Homeland Securitys I9 form confirming authorization to work in the United States. OHA is an EVerify employer and will use EVerify to confirm that hires are authorized to work in the United States.
- Pay Scale: Upon receiving a salary offer we will conduct a pay equity assessment using the information provided in your application to determine your salary placement upon hire. To ensure a comprehensive evaluation please make certain your application materials are uptodate and thorough. Include relevant details such as your work history education volunteer work lived experiences and any other pertinent information related to the position you are applying for. Please visit the Pay Equity Project homepage to learn more.
- Background Check: If you are offered employment your offer will be contingent upon the positive outcome of an abuse check criminal records check and driving records check. The information will be shared with the Oregon Health Authority (OHA) Office of Human Resources (OHR). Any criminal or founded abuse history will be reviewed and could result in the withdrawal of the offer or termination of employment.
- Preemployment Drug Test: Candidates who are offered employment at the Oregon State Hospital must satisfactorily pass a preemployment drug test (including marijuana due to the use of federal funds).
- Veterans: If you are a veteran you may receive veterans preference points. Click here for more information about veterans preference. If you checked that you are a veteran you will receive a notice in your Workday inbox and will be required to provide your documents at that time. Veterans Oregon Department of Veterans Affairs:
- This recruitment may be used to establish a list of qualified applicants to fill current or future vacancies.
Questions
If you have questions or would like assistance including an accommodation request under the Americans with Disabilities Act please contact Tiffany Gregg HR Analyst at or text/call. TTY users please use the Oregon Telecommunications Relay Service:. For technical support please call tollfreefor customer service assistance.
Affirmative Action Equal Opportunity and Pay Equity:
The Oregon Health Authority is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity gender expression national origin age protected veteran or disabled status genetic information or any other protected class under state or federal law. In addition we do not discriminate or screen applicants based on current or past compensation. To learn more about OHAs mission vision and core values click here.
The Oregon Health Authority is an equal opportunity affirmative action employer committed to workforce diversity and antiracism.