Food Service Specialist – Youth Academy

Youth Opportunity Investments, LLC; Saint Augustine (FL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with up to 4% employer match

Paid time off (PTO) and holidays – 4 h

Free RX delivery on most medications

Tuition reimbursement and professional

Robust Employee Assistance Program

Supportive, mission-driven work enviro

Job summary

Youth Opportunity & St. Augustine Youth Academy in St. Augustine, Florida is hiring a Food Service Worker to support kitchen operations in a secure residential facility.

You will prepare meals, maintain cleanliness and safety standards, and help ensure nutritional needs are met for youth in care. The role requires experience in institutional or large-volume cookery, ability to follow menus, and adherence to health guidelines.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Ability to pass background check and drug screen.
• Ability to read recipes and perform basic mathematical calculations.
• Familiarity with nutritional, sanitation, and safety guidelines in food preparation.

Responsibilities

• Prepare all food items according to daily menus and recipes while maintaining quality, sanitation, and safety standards.
• Review menus and production sheets for substitutions and preparation needs.
• Cook soups, entrees, vegetables, and desserts as assigned.
• Set up service areas and pass-through windows as needed.
• Prepare baked goods or desserts for the following day.
• Properly store and date leftovers to meet health and safety guidelines.
• Clean cooking utensils, including pots and pans, and maintain a clean work environment.
• Follow "clean as you go" procedures to prevent accidents and maintain kitchen organization.
• Participate in training and development activities as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned or needed.

Skills

Food preparation

Read recipes

Basic math

Sanitation knowledge

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

ServSafe certification

Job description

Youth Opportunity & St. Augustine Youth Academy in St. Augustine, Florida is hiring a Food Service Worker to support kitchen operations in a secure residential facility.

You will prepare meals, maintain cleanliness and safety standards, and help ensure nutritional needs are met for youth in care. The role requires experience in institutional or large-volume cookery, ability to follow menus, and adherence to health guidelines.