Food Service Worker II- Utah State Hospital

State of Utah; Utah; On-site; USD 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

The Utah State Hospital is seeking a Food Service Worker to prepare and serve meals for over 1200 individuals daily. This full-time position offers a supportive environment with great health and retirement benefits, and the opportunity to contribute to the well-being of patients in a dignified setting.

Benefits

UTA Bus pass access

On-site cafeteria with meals, snacks, and drinks

Mental wellness benefits

Access to Utah State Hospital Disc Golf Course

Qualifications

• Experience cooking in an institutional environment.
• Experience preparing and setting up for catered events.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve food for patients and staff.
• Maintain food storage areas.

Skills

Ability to lift 50 pounds

Ability to adapt cheerfully

Education

Food handlers permit or ServSafe certificate

Job description

Job Title: Food Service Worker at Utah State Hospital

The Utah State Hospital is seeking to hire a full-time employee to prepare and serve food for both patients and staff at our campus. We are looking for a positive team member capable of preparing and serving over 1200 meals daily. The schedule after training is Sunday-Monday 10am-6:30pm, Tuesday-Wednesday off, Thursday-Saturday 4am-12:30pm.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Food handlers permit or ServSafe certificate.
• Experience cooking in an institutional environment.
• Experience preparing and setting up for catered events.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Ability to adapt cheerfully to unforeseen changes such as staffing needs and menu adjustments.
• Assist in maintaining food storage areas.

Why Join Our Team

Providing delicious, safe meals in a respectful environment that promotes hope and quality of life for individuals with mental illness. Our hospital is fully accredited by the Joint Commission and Centers for Medicaid and Medicare, ensuring high standards of care and environment.

Enjoy great health and retirement benefits, generous paid time off, and a positive work-life balance. For detailed benefits information, click here.

Additional Benefits:

• UTA Bus pass access.
• Beautiful campus near the Wasatch Mountains.
• On-site cafeteria with meals, snacks, and drinks for purchase.
• Mental wellness benefits, including access to comfort rooms.
• Access to Utah State Hospital Disc Golf Course.

The Agency

The Utah State Hospital provides a safe, dignified, and respectful environment, focusing on individualized treatment to help patients reach their potential in a caring and professional manner. For more information, visit our website.

Additional Information:

• Work involves physical exertion, including standing, walking on rough surfaces, bending, crouching, reaching, and lifting up to 50 lbs.
• Compliance with Department of Human Resource Management and Department of Health and Human Services policies is required.
• The hospital is a smoke-free environment; no tobacco use allowed on campus.
• Applicants must meet minimum qualifications; only qualified applicants will be contacted.
• Employment requires passing pre-employment and routine background checks.
• Shifts are variable and include weekend work.