JJYS Food Service Supervisor-Slate Canyon Youth Center

FT / PT Status – Full-Time Salary – $20.43 - $34.11 Hourly Wage Remote Work / In-Office – In-Office / On-Site Recruiter – Lupe Orozco | lorozco@utah.gov Application Deadline – 7/26/2026*

• This job posting may close at any time after the minimum advertising period of three (3) business days has passed, should a sufficient applicant pool be received. Applicants are encouraged to apply as early as possible.
  
  

Key Responsibilities

• Food Service Supervisor Certificate/ServSafe Certification
• Basic knowledge of the principals of dietetics/nutrition
• Advanced knowledge and experience in food preparation, sanitation, inventory rotation, large scale ordering, record keeping, safety, and deep-clean scheduling/tracking
• Experience supervising, training and evaluating employee proficiency and efficiency
• The ability to speak, read and write English and follow written and oral directions
• The physical ability to perform the duties of the position, which often requires performing repetitive tasks and physical movements. These may include, but are not limited to: standing/walking continuously, lifting (50 pounds or more), bending, turning, kneeling, crouching, and reaching above the shoulders
• Plans menus, determines amounts to be prepared and how leftovers should be utilized
• Orders and receives equipment, merchandise, materials, and supplies
• Inspects and maintains food quality, handling, and safety standards
• Ensures compliance with applicable federal and/or state laws, regulations, and/or agency rules, standards and guidelines, etc.
• Provides assistance and/or on-the-job training
• Supervises personnel including: hiring, determining workload and delegating assignments, training, monitoring and evaluating performance, and initiating corrective or disciplinary actions
  
  

Qualifications

• Two years of formal food service training and three years food service management experience, or a combination of training and experience in a food service management position to equal five years
• Experience within the Food Service Industry and has supervisory experience.
• A valid Utah Driver's License.
  
  

About The Role

Location –

1991 S State

Provo, Utah, 84606

United States

Background Check Required – Yes

Drug Test Required –

Schedule Code – AX - Employees in supervisory positions

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 in 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

• 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