Food Service Worker II

  • State of Utah
  • Taylorsville, Utah
  • Full Time
Food Service Worker II

Salary

$14.55 - $20.52 Hourly

Location

Salt Lake County, UT

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

45307

Agency

250 Health & Human Services

Unit

9312 DHHS JJYS SL VALLEY DETENTION

Opening Date

06/10/2025

Closing Date

6/15/2025 11:59 PM Mountain

FLSA

Non-Exempt

Recruiter

Mike Schultz, ...

# of Openings

1

Background Check

You must successfully pass a criminal history check.

Schedule Code

B - Competitive Career Service - Employment in this position requires a probationary period.

Benefits

This position is eligible for a full benefits package. See benefits tab below for details.

Driver License Requirements

Employees hired for this recruitment will be subject to the Driver Eligibility standards found at the following link:

EEO Statement

The State of Utah is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. For accommodations, dial 711 or TTY: ....

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Job Description

JJYS Food Service Worker II

Salt Lake City, Utah

Do you love to cook? Do you like to feel a sense of accomplishment in the kitchen? Come join our team!

A Food Service Supervisor II will prepare meals for clients and staff in a Juvenile Justice and Youth Services institutional setting. You will need to have a Food Handler's permit (or obtain one while working for the State).

Principal Duties

Cooks, bakes prepares and serves food

Cleans, sterilizes and or disinfects areas and/or equipment

Supervises personnel including: hiring, determining workload and delegating assignments, training, monitoring and evaluating performance, and initiating corrective or disciplinary actions

Plans menus, determines amounts to be prepared and how leftovers should be utilized

Orders and receives equipment, merchandise, materials, and supplies

Inspects and maintains food quality, handling, and safety standards

Ensures compliance with applicable federal and/or state laws, regulations, and/or agency rules, standards and guidelines, etc.

Provides assistance and/or on-the-job training

Writes or drafts correspondence, reports, documents and/or other written materials

Keeps records and prepares reports

The Ideal Candidate

We are looking for a motivated individual who enjoys cooking and following recipes. We are looking for a candidate who is available to work rotating shifts (which include days, nights, weekends and holidays).

Why You Should Join Our Team

Employees within the Juvenile Justice and Youth Services have an opportunity to see the impacts that their hard work and dedication does for the well-being of today's youth. It is imperative that we provide support and guidance to troubled youth while they are transitioning into adulthood.

The State of Utah offers a total compensation package that consists of much more than your paycheck. Some of the generous benefits that the State of Utah provides are: 3 medical plans, 5 dental plans, 4 vision plans, 401K match, 104 hours of annual leave, 104 hours of sick leave, 12 paid holidays, free counseling & wellness benefits and much more. Please click on the link to see the competitive benefits that begin on DAY ONE OF EMPLOYMENT!

The Agency

The Department of Health and Human Services is dedicated to providing care for individuals and families in Utah. Utah Division of Juvenile Justice and Youth Services (JJYS) provides a continuum of intervention, supervision and rehabilitation programs to youth offenders while assuring public safety. For more information on Juvenile Justice and Youth Services with the Department of Health and Human Services, please click here!

Supplemental Information

Risks found in the typical office setting, which is adequately lighted, heated and ventilated, e.g., safe use of office equipment, avoiding trips and falls, observing fire regulations, etc.

Work requires physical exertion. May require the ability to stand; walk over rough surfaces; bend, crouch, stoop, stretch, reach, lift moderately heavy items (up to 50 lbs.) in a recurring manner and/or for long periods of time

Only applicants invited to interview will be contacted.

Employer

State of Utah

Address

4315 S. 2700 W., Suite 2100

Taylorsville, Utah, 84129
Job ID: 481282722
Originally Posted on: 6/14/2025

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