Food Service Worker II - Salt Lake Valley Youth Center

FT / PT Status – Full-Time Salary – $15.00 Remote Work / In-Office – In-Office / On-Site Recruiter – Kendra Keller | kendrakeller@utah.gov Application Deadline – 6/11/2026

Key Responsibilities

Key responsibilities and day to day responsibilities of this position:

• 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
  
  

Qualifications

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

About The Role

Location –

3450 S 900 W

Salt Lake City, Utah, 84119

United States

Background Check Required – Yes

Drug Test Required –

Schedule Code – B - Competitive Career Service

Why You Should Join Our Team

Benefits

In Utah, we believe hard work is important, but balance is essential. Finding work/life balance is a vital element to our culture. To find out more about WHY Utah , click here . Other benefits may include:

• Job Stability: Enjoy the security and reliability of employment within a well-established organization.
• Career Growth: Develop valuable skills and gain opportunities for leadership within a large organization.
• Meaningful Work: Contribute to an important service that benefits the community and supports organizational goals.
• Supportive Work Environment: Be part of a team that values cooperation, strong work ethics, and mutual support.
  
  

The Agency

The Department of Health and Human Services is dedicated to providing care for individuals and families of Utah. Utah Division of Juvenile Justice and Youth Services (JJYS) provides a continuum of prevention, intervention, supervision and rehabilitation services and 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 !

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, please contact (801) 957-9390.

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