JJYS Food Service Worker Ii - slate Canyon

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).

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.

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.

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.