Food Service Worker

Youth Opportunity Investments, LLC; Evart (MI); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k match

PTO + holidays

Rx delivery

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development

Employee assistance

Supportive environment

Job summary

Youth Opportunity is hiring a Food Service Worker to support kitchen operations at Osceola Youth Academy in Evart, Michigan. The role focuses on preparing meals, maintaining sanitation, and meeting nutritional needs in a secure residential setting.

Ideal candidates have institutional cooking experience and a commitment to a youth-focused, trauma-informed environment; this full-time position offers pay of $20 per hour and benefits including insurance and PTO.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Able to pass background check and drug screen.
• Able 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

Skills

Read recipes

Basic math

Sanitation

Safety

Nutrition knowledge

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

ServSafe certification

Job description

Food Service Worker – Youth Behavioral Health

Location: Evart, Michigan - Osceola Youth Academy
Job Type: Full-Time
Pay: $20.00/hr

About Youth Opportunity & Osceola Youth Academy

Youth Opportunity is a nationally recognized leader in residential and behavioral health treatment for at‑risk youth. Osceola Youth Center in Evart, Michigan is a trauma‑informed Youth Center serving boys ages10 to17 requiring behavioral stabilization. The program merges clinical therapy, education, life skills training, and expressive recreation to support emotional growth in a structured setting.

Youth typically remain in care for 6 to9months, engaging in individual, family, and group therapy; restorative justice; victim‑impact awareness; and pre‑vocational preparation. Programming in small group units encourages family partnership and successful return to the community.

Position Summary – Food Service Worker Job in Evart, Michigan

We are hiring a Food Service Worker to support kitchen operations at Osceola 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 insurance
• 401(k) with up to 4% employer match with Immediate Vesting
• Paid time off (PTO) and holidays – Earn 4 hours of PTO every pay period
• Free RX delivery on most medications
• Tuition reimbursement and professional development
• Robust Employee Assistance Program
• Supportive, mission-driven work environment

Why Join Youth Opportunity?

• Be part of a team making a difference in the lives of vulnerable youth
• Work in a trauma-informed, structured, and supportive residential environment
• Contribute to the health and well-being of youth through quality food service
• Develop 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 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

Other Duties Include

• Participate in training and development activities as required
• Perform other duties as assigned or needed

Required 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

Preferred Experience

• 6+ months experience in institutional or large-volume cookery
• Experience in food preparation techniques and sanitation standards
• ServSafe 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.

Youth Opportunity is an Equal Opportunity Employer.