JJYS Food Service Worker II-Part Time

Part-time, non-benefits-eligible position at $15.28/hour, on-site in West Valley City. Continuous recruitment until filled.

About the Role

Location: 2310 W 2770 S, West Valley City, Utah 84119. Background check required. Drug test required. Schedule: Part-time indefinitely.

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.
• Follows practices of food safety and public health protection.
• Maintains inventory and tracks receipts.
• Cleans, sterilizes, and/or disinfects areas and/or equipment using cleaning agents, products, and equipment.

Qualifications

• Ideal candidate: A motivated individual who enjoys cooking, following recipes, and providing nutritious food to youth.
• Preference may be given to candidates who are 19 years of age or older.

Benefits

• Job Stability: Security and reliability of employment within a well-established organization.
• Career Growth: Opportunities to develop valuable skills and advance into leadership roles.
• Meaningful Work: Contribute to an important service that benefits the community and supports organizational goals.
• Supportive Work Environment: Team culture 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. The 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.

Supplemental Information

Work environment includes typical office setting risks (adequately lighted, heated, ventilated; safe use of equipment; trip/fall avoidance; fire regulations). Physical demands: requires standing, walking over rough surfaces, bending, crouching, stooping, stretching, reaching, and lifting moderately heavy items (up to 50 lbs.) repeatedly and/or for long periods.