Food Service Worker II

FT / PT Status – Full-Time Salary – $14.91 - $21.03 Hourly Wage Remote Work / In-Office – In-Office / On-Site Recruiter – Tiffany Wagner | twagner@utah.gov | 801-763-4070 Application Deadline – 4/19/2026

Shift: Monday-Friday hours are subject to change based on the needs of the agency, but there is possibility for a 5:30am to 2:00pm shift, a 10:30am to 7:00pm shift or a 9:00am to 5:30pm shift.

Key Responsibilities

Key responsibilities and day to day responsibilities of this position:

• Cooking/preparing 3 meals a day for 75 people
• Delivery of meals to buildings and apartments using a cart
• Producing freezer meals for the weekends and holidays
• Cleaning and sanitizing serving dishes and serving spoons
• Recipe feedback to supervisor
• Preparing, cooking and serving food without waste and to meet budgetary and quality assurance expectations.
• Meeting required Federal, State, and County Health Department food service regulations and OSHA standards of health, safety and sanitation.
  
  

Qualifications

Minimum or "day-one" qualifications:

• One or more years of prior work experience in the food industry
• Prior experience working with the intellectually disabled
• This position requires you to be able to lift up to 50 pounds or 1/4 of your body weight, whichever is less with or without a reasonable accommodation
  
  

Preferred Or Trainable/on-the-job Qualifications

• A current Utah County Food Handlers permit and maintain certification
• Ability to prepare food
• Distribute food using appropriate food handling and sanitation techniques
• Principles, theories and practices of food safety and public health protection
• Maintain inventory; track receipt, sending and delivery of materials
• Principles, theories, and practices inventory control
• Use cleaning agents, products and equipment
• Deal with people in a manner which shows sensitivity, tact, and professionalism
  
  

About The Role

Incumbents prepare regular and special meals for clients and staff in an institutional setting. Incumbent must have a Food Handler's permit.

Location –

895 N 900 E

American Fork, Utah, 84003

United States

Background Check Required – You must successfully pass a criminal history check.

Drug Test Required – No

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 Food Service Worker II will help support the mission of the Utah State Developmental Center which is to serve as "A statewide resource center for people with disabilities while promoting opportunity through choice and outcome based support." This will be accomplished by providing critical services, support and resources for the intellectually disabled individuals that reside at our facility. Click here to check out USDC!

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.