Food Service Worker II-Part Time
State of Utah
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Posted: January 2, 2026 (13 days ago)
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Food Service Worker II Part Time - Cache Valley Youth Center
State of Utah
250 Health & Human Services
Job Description
Summary
This part-time job involves cooking, preparing, and serving nutritious meals for youth, clients, and staff at a youth center in Utah.
You'll handle food safety, cleaning, and basic inventory tasks in a kitchen setting.
It's ideal for someone who enjoys cooking, follows recipes well, and wants to support young people in a caring environment.
Key Requirements
- Food Handler's permit (or ability to obtain one)
- Experience cooking, baking, or serving meals
- Knowledge of food safety and sanitation practices
- Ability to maintain food at proper temperatures and handle distribution
- Physical ability to stand, lift up to 50 lbs., and perform recurring tasks
- Preference for candidates 19 years or older
- Motivation to provide nutritious food following recipes
Full Job Description
JJYS Food Service Worker II-Part Time
Do you love to cook? Do you like to feel a sense of accomplishment in the kitchen? If you do, then come join our team!
You will prepare meals for youth, clients and staff. You will need to have a Food Handler's permit (or obtain one while working for the State).
You will prepare meals for youth, clients and staff. You will need to have a Food Handler's permit (or obtain one while working for the State).
Principal Duties
- Cooks, bakes, or serves regular and/or special meals to clients and/or staff.
- Ensures that food is maintained at appropriate temperatures.
- Prepares salads and garnishes and assists in basic food preparation or ordering.
- Distributes food using appropriate food handling and sanitation techniques
- Practices of food safety and public health protection
- Maintains inventory
- Tracks receipts
- Cleans, sterilizes and or disinfects areas and/or equipment.
- Uses cleaning agents, products and equipment
Ideal Candidate
A motivated individual who enjoys cooking, following recipes and providing nutritious food to our youth.
A motivated individual who enjoys cooking, following recipes and providing nutritious food to our youth.
Preference
Preference may be given to candidates who are 19 years of age or older
The Agency
The Department of Health and Human Services is dedicated to provide 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
Preference may be given to candidates who are 19 years of age or older
The Agency
The Department of Health and Human Services is dedicated to provide 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
- Only applicants invited to interview will be contacted.
- 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
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