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The Office of the Oregon Secretary of the Senate is seeking a reliable and structured Food Services Assistant to assist in the Joint Member Lounge by setting up and cleaning tables, assisting with food and beverage preparation, set up, and storage; moving and rearranging tables when needed; and cleaning up after meals throughout the day during the 2026 Regular Session. This position works closely with the vendor operating the Joint Member Lounge. The Joint Member Lounge serves all 90 elected members of the Senate and House of Representatives.

The Office of the Oregon Secretary of the Senate plays a key role in the administrative and procedural aspects of the Oregon State Senate. As a non-partisan entity, the Secretary’s office ensures that the legislative process is conducted in accordance with Senate rules, customs, and traditions.

This is a limited duration position beginning as soon as possible after February 3, 2026, and is expected to last no later than March 9, 2026, but could end sooner dependent on the conclusion of the 2026 legislative session. 

This position requires the employee to work on-site in Salem in the Oregon State Capitol. Remote work is not available.

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Assists with the set up, display and serving of food, beverages, and snacks.
• Cleans up after meals and performs ongoing cleaning to maintain sanitation of the kitchen and lounge area.
• Sets and cleans tables and serving areas. Washes dishes. Sweeps and vacuums throughout the day.
• Assists with the consolidation and proper storage of food throughout the day.
• May be asked to move and/or rearrange tables, chairs, and other equipment as needed.
• Coordinates minor repair and maintenance issues with buildings Facilities division.
• Communicated daily food menus to all members.
• Ensures only authorized members and individuals access the private member lounge spaces.

To review the position description in its entirety, please click here.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE DEMONSTRATED WORK EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE, AND SKILLS IN:

• Food service, and kitchen facilities.
• Food handlers’ card
• Excellent customer service skills and communication

HOW TO QUALIFY:

Your application must demonstrate:

• High School diploma or equivalent.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• Flexibility with work hours, including potential early mornings, late evenings, and weekends, sometimes with little notice.
• Please attach a resume AND cover letter that clearly states your experience and how it is applicable to this position. Applications received without both documents may not be reviewed. 

TO APPLY:

• IF YOU ARE NOT A STATE EMPLOYEE: To apply for this position, follow the "Apply" link and complete the application & questions online. If this is your first time applying in our new system "Workday", you will need to create a new user profile. You can even drag and drop your resume into Workday and it will read and generate your Work History! Be sure to attach a cover letter and resume.

• CURRENT STATE EMPLOYEES: Login to Workday using the Career app on your Home Page. Prior to clicking "Apply", update your employee profile to reflect your Education, Skills, and Job History (including your current job).

• Please attach a resume and cover letter that clearly states your experience and how it is applicable to this position.  Applications received without both documents may not be considered. 

• Please monitor your Workday account, as all communication will be sent to you through this system. You must have a valid e-mail address to apply.

• This announcement closes at 11:59 PM on the close date listed.

SPECIAL INFORMATION: 

• Over the next two years, the Capitol Building is undergoing extensive renovation and construction projects which may limit accessibility to employees.  Employees may be required to report to the building under short notice. The State Capitol building is located at 900 Court Street NE, Salem, OR  97301.
• Oregon state government provides qualifying veterans and disabled veterans with preference in employment in accordance with ORS 408.225, 408.230, and 408.235. If you are requesting veterans' preference, you may receive an additional questionnaire in your Workday account. In order to ensure your privacy, we are asking that you complete the Veterans’ Questionnaire and attach your qualifying military documents at that time. This questionnaire will be sent to your Workday account after you submit your application. We ask that you complete the questionnaire before the application deadline; extensions may be granted if necessary and reasonable. For questions about documentation, please visit: Veterans Resources. Or call the Oregon Department of Veterans' Affairs at: 1-800-692-9666.
• The salary in this job posting reflects the base salary without contributions to the Public Employee Retirement System (PERS). Employees eligible for PERS will have their salary increased by 6.95% and 6% will automatically be subject to a mandatory employee contribution to PERS.
• The work experience and/or education section of your application must clearly demonstrate how you meet all the minimum qualifications and desired skills listed above.
• An offer including salary will not be extended until an equal pay analysis is completed pursuant to ORS 652.220 and 659A.357.  An equal pay analysis will be conducted utilizing the education and work experience section of the legislative application.
• Work Authorization:  The Oregon State Legislature does not offer visa sponsorships. On the first day of employment, all hires will be required to complete the US Department of Homeland Security’s Form I-9, confirming authorization to work in the United States. In addition, hires will have three business days from their first day of employment to present documents that establish employment authorization and identity. The Oregon State Legislature is an E-Verify employer and will use E-Verify to confirm that hires are authorized to work in the United States.
• If you have questions regarding this recruitment, or need assistance to participate in the application process, please contact Aimee Steketee, Human Resource Analyst, at [email protected] or (503) 986-1373.
• The Oregon State Legislature is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to Workforce Diversity.