Food Service Workers

Are you looking for a Challenge? Looking for an innovative organization and the opportunity to learn and grow professionally? We can help! We are seeking Food Service Workers to support the Veteran community in the Portland, OR area. This position is open to all candidates, including Locum or Traveling professionals.

Position Highlights:

• Logistics:
  • Pay: $17.92 +
  • Contract Type: 1-year contract
  • Schedule: Monday through Sunday (as scheduled)
• Location:
  • 1601 E. Fourth Plain Blvd, Vancouver, WA 98661
  • 3710 SW U.S. Veterans Hospital Rd. Portland, OR
• Requirements:
  • Authorization to work in the U.S. permanently, without sponsorship.
  • High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
  • Current ServSafe Food Handler Certificate or Food Handler Certification from an ANAB-accredited or ANSI-approved program prior to beginning employment.
  • Ability to perform physically demanding food service duties in a fast-paced healthcare environment.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Previous experience with the VA is a plus
• Benefits:
  • Health insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • 401(k) match
  • Paid sick leave
  • Paid vacation
  • 11 federal paid holidays

I’ve never heard of Terrestris. Why should I join the team?

In 2025, Terrestris was ranked 185 out of the top 5,000 fastest growing private companies in America by Inc. We hit this mark because, at Terrestris, we form strong client and team relationships through transparency and strive to create an environment where our team can let their excellence shine through. By finding, developing, and incorporating new ideas, we provide memorable services. Rooted in the USMC values of honor, courage, and commitment, Terrestris seeks to deliver extraordinary value to the American people by helping the Government become more efficient and effective.

What does a typical day look like for the Food Service Workers?

You will:

• Monday through Sunday (as scheduled).
• Operate commercial dishwashing equipment safely and efficiently.
• Scrape, rinse, soak, scour, and clean cookware, trays, utensils, pots, and pans.
• Sort, stack, rack, and process dishware through commercial dish machines.
• Wash and sanitize pots and pans using a three-compartment sink.
• Properly clean, sanitize, and store dishes, utensils, cookware, and kitchen equipment.
• Maintain cleanliness of food preparation and service areas.
• Clean and sanitize kitchen equipment following infection prevention procedures.
• Sweep, mop, and maintain assigned kitchen and food service areas.
• Separate food waste, trash, compost, and recyclables into designated disposal containers.
• Empty waste containers and transport refuse to designated outdoor collection areas.
• Clean patient meal carts manually or using commercial cart washing equipment.
• Retrieve soiled meal carts from inpatient units and deliver clean carts to designated locations.
• Assist with food service operations as directed by Nutrition and Food Service supervisors.
• Maintain proper food handling and sanitation practices at all times.
• Follow all infection prevention, safety, and environmental health procedures.
• Interact professionally and courteously with Veterans, visitors, healthcare staff, and coworkers.
• Maintain compliance with all VA policies, OSHA requirements, food safety standards, and local health regulations.

What qualifications do you look for?

You might be the professional we’re looking for if you have:

• Authorization to work in the U.S. permanently, without sponsorship.
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Current ServSafe Food Handler Certificate or Food Handler Certification from an ANAB-accredited or ANSI-approved program prior to beginning employment.
• Ability to perform physically demanding food service duties in a fast-paced healthcare environment.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Previous experience with the VA is a plus

If selected, candidates will need to complete credentialing and onboarding requirements consistent with VA medical staff processes. This includes Fingerprint-based Background Investigation, Employment Reference Verification, VA Security Screening and Identity Verification.

What kind of benefits does Terrestris Offer?

We offer outstanding benefits, including health, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, and work-life programs. Our award programs acknowledge employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our service standards. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week regularly are eligible to participate in our benefit programs. Other offerings may be provided for employees not within this category.

Terrestris is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S.

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