Food Service Worker II (Cottage Cafe)

State of Utah; American Fork (UT); Presencial; USD 21.000 - 30.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Utah State Developmental Center is seeking a Food Service Worker II to prepare, cook, and serve meals at Cottage Café in American Fork, UT. The role includes training staff, maintaining safety standards, and operating the front counter.

Requires a Utah County Food Handler permit, 1+ year in food service, ability to lift up to 50 lbs, and experience with individuals with intellectual disabilities. In-office position with full benefits.

Formación

• One or more years of prior work experience in the food industry.
• Prior experience working with the intellectually disabled.
• This position requires you to be able to lift up to 50 pounds with or without accommodation.

Responsabilidades

• Preparing, cooking and serving food without waste and to meet budgetary and quality assurance expectations.
• Meeting health department regulations and OSHA standards of health, safety and sanitation.
• Providing training and support to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities who work and eat in the Cottage Café.
• Serving customers at the front counter by taking orders and running the cash register.
• Maintains food at appropriate temperatures; covers and stores leftovers and records temperatures.
• Destroys or disposes of outdated, sensitive documents as required.
• Cooks, bakes, or serves regular and/or special meals to clients and staff.
• Coordinates an inventory management system to control and distribute supplies and equipment.
• Cleans, sterilizes and disinfects areas and equipment.
• Maintains excellent customer service skills.
• Maintains exemplary work habits.

Conocimientos

Food industry experience

Experience with intellectually disable

Lift 50 lbs

Food prep

Food handling

Food safety

Inventory management

Inventory control

Cleaning protocols

Customer service

Attention to detail

Situational awareness

Hearing acuity

Safety communication

Utah County food handler permit

Educación

Utah County Food Handlers permit

Descripción del empleo

Food Service Worker II (Cottage Cafe)

FT / PT Status – Full-Time

Benefits Eligibility – This position is eligible for a full benefits package.

Salary – $15.28 - $21.56 Hourly Wage

Remote Work / In-Office – In-Office / On-Site

Application Deadline – 11/4/2026*

*This job posting may close at any time after the minimum advertising period of three (3) business days has passed, should a sufficient applicant pool be received. Applicants are encouraged to apply as early as possible.

Schedule: Monday-Friday; 7:30 am to 4:00 pm, subject to change per agency needs, Saturday/Sunday off.

Key Responsibilities

Day-to-day responsibilities of this position:

• Preparing, cooking and serving food without waste and to meet budgetary and quality assurance expectations.
• Meeting required Federal, State, and County Health Department food service regulations and OSHA standards of health, safety and sanitation.
• Providing training and support to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities who work and eat in the Cottage Café.
• Serving customers at the front counter by taking orders and running the cash register.
• Ensures that food is maintained at appropriate temperatures. Covers and stores leftover food, records serving temperatures and leftover quantities.
• Destroys or disposes of outdated, sensitive documents, blank warrants, expired food stamps, etc., in a manner appropriate for the sensitivity.
• Cooks, bakes, or serves regular and/or special meals to clients and/or staff.
• Coordinates an inventory management system to effectively control and distribute supplies and equipment.
• Cleans, sterilizes and or disinfects areas and/or equipment.
• Maintaining excellent customer service skills.
• Maintain exemplary work habits.

Qualifications

Minimum or "day-one" qualifications:

• A current Utah County Food Handlers permit and maintain certification.
• One or more years of prior work experience in the food industry.
• Prior experience working with the intellectually disabled.
• This position requires you to be able to lift up to 50 pounds or 1/4 of your body weight, whichever is less with or without a reasonable accommodation.

Preferred or trainable/on-the-job qualifications:

• Ability to prepare food.
• Distribute food using appropriate food handling and sanitation techniques.
• Principles, theories and practices of food safety and public health protection.
• Maintain inventory; track receipt, sending and delivery of materials.
• Principles, theories, and practices inventory control.
• Use cleaning agents, products and equipment.
• Deal with people in a manner which shows sensitivity, tact, and professionalism.
• Requires possession of a current Utah County food handler's permit.
• Ability to observe details at close range and at a distance.
• Ability to observe physical conditions, behavior or surroundings for potential areas of concern or inappropriate activity.
• Ability to hear sounds that may indicate potential areas of concern or inappropriate activity.
• Ability to verbally communicate safety concerns to others.

About the Role

Incumbents prepare regular and special meals for clients and staff in an institutional setting. Incumbent must have a Food Handler's permit.

Location

895 N 900 E
American Fork, Utah, 84003
United States

Background Check Required – You must successfully pass a criminal history check.

Drug Test Required – No

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.

The Agency

The mission of the Utah State Developmental Center is to serve as "a statewide resource center for people with disabilities while promoting opportunity through choice and outcome based support." This will be accomplished by providing critical services, support and resources for the intellectually disabled individuals that reside at our facility. For more information on USDC, click here!

EEO Statement

The State of Utah is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. For accommodations, please contact [phone].