JJYS Technician II-Southwest Utah Youth Center- Control Room
State of Utah
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JJYS Food Service Worker II-Slate Canyon Youth Center
State of Utah
250 Health & Human Services
Job Description
Summary
This job involves cooking, preparing, and serving nutritious meals for youth at a juvenile justice center, while keeping the kitchen clean and safe.
You'll handle daily food tasks like baking, maintaining temperatures, and tracking supplies to support staff and residents.
It's a great fit for someone who enjoys cooking, follows recipes well, and wants to contribute to a caring environment for young people.
Key Requirements
- Food Handler's permit (or willingness to obtain one)
- At least 19 years of age (preferred)
- Ability to cook, bake, and prepare meals following recipes
- Knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and proper handling techniques
- Physical ability to stand for long periods, lift up to 50 lbs., and perform recurring tasks
- Experience maintaining inventory and tracking receipts
- Skills in cleaning, sterilizing, and using cleaning equipment
Full Job Description
JJYS Food Service Worker II-Full-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).
Roles and Responsibilities
- 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
The 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.
Minimum Preference Requirements
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 (JJS) 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 (JJS) 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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