Food Service Worker

Food Service Worker – Youth Behavioral Health Location: Brooksville, Florida - Brooksville Youth Academy Job Type: Full-Time Pay: $17.00 per hour About Youth Opportunity & Brooksville Youth Academy Youth Opportunity’s Brooksville Youth Academy is a 72‑bed Psychiatric Residential Treatment Facility serving adolescent males ages 13–17. The program delivers trauma‑informed mental health and substance abuse treatment in a structured therapeutic environment. Youth participate in individual, family, and group therapy, restorative justice programming, life skills development, vocational prep, and enrichment activities such as art, music, recreation, yoga, and equine therapy. Services are provided 24/7 in small group living units to support emotional stabilization and successful community reintegration. Length of stay varies based on progress toward individualized treatment goals. Position Summary – Food Service Worker Job in Brooksville, Florida We are hiring a Food Service Worker to support kitchen operations at Brooksville Youth Academy. This role is ideal for individuals with experience in institutional or large-volume cooking who want to contribute to a positive, youth-focused environment. You will prepare meals, maintain cleanliness and safety standards, and help ensure nutritional needs are met within a secure residential facility. Food Service Worker Job Benefits Medical, dental, and vision insurance401(k) with up to 4% employer match with Immediate VestingPaid time off (PTO) and holidays – Earn 4 hours of PTO every pay periodFree RX delivery on most medicationsTuition reimbursement and professional developmentRobust Employee Assistance ProgramSupportive, mission-driven work environment Why Join Youth Opportunity? Be part of a team making a difference in the lives of vulnerable youthWork in a trauma-informed, structured, and supportive residential environmentContribute to the health and well-being of youth through quality food serviceDevelop your skills through training, mentorship, and advancement opportunities Food Service Worker Responsibilities Prepare all food items according to daily menus and recipes while maintaining quality, sanitation, and safety standardsReview menus and production sheets for substitutions and preparation needsCook soups, entrees, vegetables, and desserts as assignedSet up service areas and pass-through windows as neededPrepare baked goods or desserts for the following dayProperly store and date leftovers to meet health and safety guidelinesClean cooking utensils, including pots and pans, and maintain a clean work environmentFollow “clean as you go” procedures to prevent accidents and maintain kitchen organization Other Duties Include Participate in training and development activities as requiredPerform other duties as assigned or needed Required Qualifications High school diploma or equivalent preferredAbility to pass background check and drug screenAbility to read recipes and perform basic mathematical calculationsFamiliarity with nutritional, sanitation, and safety guidelines in food preparation Preferred Experience 6+ months experience in institutional or large-volume cookeryExperience in food preparation techniques and sanitation standardsServSafe certification strongly preferred (or ability to obtain within required timeframe) Other Requirements Physical Demands: Ability to stand and walk for extended periods. Regularly lift/move up to 50 pounds. Must be free of communicable diseases as required by the state and to the extent that knowledge is attainable under federal law.Other: Must maintain an appropriate and valid state driver’s license. Must meet state criminal background check requirements. How to Apply Click “Apply Now” through Indeed to submit your application. Or visit http://www.youthopportunity.com/yourfuture to learn more about our mission and career opportunities. Youth Opportunity is an Equal Opportunity Employer.