JJYS Food Service Worker II - Central Utah Youth Center

JJYS Food Service Worker II - Central Utah Youth Center

FT / PT Status – Full-Time
Salary – $15.28 
Remote Work / In-Office – In-Office / On-Site

Recruiter – Kendra Keller | kendrakeller@utah.gov
Application Deadline – 7/3/2026

Key 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
• Practices of food safety and public health protection
• Coordinates an inventory management system to effectively control and distribute supplies and equipment.
• Tracks receipts
• Destroys or disposed of outdated, sensitive documents, blank warrants, expired food stamps, etc., in a manner appropriate for the sensitivity.
• Cleans, sterilizes and or disinfects areas and/or equipment.
• Uses cleaning agents, products and equipment

Qualifications

About the Role

Location –
449 N Sr 118
Richfield, Utah, 84701
United States
Background Check Required – Yes
Drug Test Required –
Schedule Code – B - Competitive Career Service

Why You Should Join Our Team
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.

JJYS team members have the unique opportunity to see the impacts of their hard work and dedication to improve the well-being of youth.  JJYS team members provide critical support and guidance to youth at-risk for delinquency while they transition into adulthood. Together, we can help improve the lives and welfare of young people in the care of JJYS.

The State of Utah offers a total compensation package that consists of much more than your paycheck. Some of the generous benefits that the State of Utah provides are: 

Health Insurance: Multiple medical plan options, including a High-Deductible Health Plan with an associated Health Savings Account. Opt-out cash benefit available.

Dental and Vision: Multiple dental and vision plan options available.

Paid Leave: 104 hours of annual leave, 104 hours of sick leave, 12 paid holidays

Retirement: A generous 10% employer contribution to your Utah Retirement Systems (URS) account (Tier II). Options include a Pension/401(k) Hybrid Plan or a Defined Contribution Plan.

Additional Benefits: Employee discount program, free couns