Food Services Assistant 2026-02192

State of Wyoming; Evanston (WY); On-site; USD 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid vacation

Sick leave

Holidays

Pension plan

457B plan

Flexible schedules

Work-life balance

Job summary

State of Wyoming in Evanston, WY is seeking a Kitchen Helper to support cooks, prepare meals, and ensure accurate meal delivery within a busy food service department.

You will assist with meal prep, handle deliveries and stocking, maintain cleanliness, monitor temperatures, and help with inventory control. The role requires a high school diploma and 0–6 months experience, with benefits including health insurance, paid time off, and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• 0–6 months of progressive work experience (typically in Food Services) or substitution with 1–2 years of experience.

Responsibilities

• Performs routine tasks and food preparation activities in the operation of the food service department.
• Follows recipes and assists with meal preparation, including texturing food for modified diets.
• Serves clients and staff at the serving line.
• Monitor freezer temperature to ensure proper storage.
• Cleans and sanitizes the kitchen and dining area.
• Responsible for inventory control and management.

Skills

Food service basics

Inventory management

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Open Until Filled

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

Join our team in a role that offers variety every day. You will help in many different parts of our kitchen to keep things running smoothly. This is a great way to learn how a large food service department works.

What You Will Do:

• Kitchen Help: Help our cooks prepare and make meals for the facility.
• Meal Delivery: Set up food trays and make sure meals are delivered on time.
• Deliveries & Supplies: Help put away new food orders and keep our storage areas organized.
• Cleaning & Service: Help out in the cafeteria and keep the kitchen and dishes clean and safe.

Working for the State of Wyoming offers more than a paycheck. Our total compensation package includes:

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid vacation, sick leave, FMLA, and holidays
• Retirement - Pension and 457B plans that help you build a secure future
• Flexible schedules and work-life balance options
• Meaningful work that makes a difference for Wyoming communities

and MUCH MORE! Click here for detailed information, or you can watch this short video to learn about our benefit package!

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Explore our Total Compensation Calculator: compensationcalculator.wyo.gov

The city of Evanston is a small and friendly Rocky Mountain community that is a 45-minute drive from the world-famous ski slopes of Park City, Utah. There are concerts, shopping, dining, professional sporting events, and an international airport 60 minutes away in Salt Lake City. The area surrounding Evanston is excellent for recreational activities such as hiking, camping, fishing, biking, snowmobiling, and cross-country skiing.

Human Resource Contact: Brenda Hales / [e-mail] / 307-444-0791

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Performs various routine tasks and food preparation activities in the operation of the food service department.
• Follows recipes and assists with meal preparation to include texturing food for special modified diets.
• Serves clients and staff coming through the serving line.
• Monitor freezer temperature to ensure food is stored properly.
• Cleans and sanitizes the kitchen and dining area.
• Responsible for inventory control and management.

KNOWLEDGE:

• Knowledge of kitchens and warehouses.
• Knowledge of food service equipment operation.
• Knowledge of OSHA rules and regulations and universal precautions.
• Knowledge of inventory tracking.
• Knowledge of the Department of Agriculture's requirements.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:

High School Diploma

Experience:

0-6 months of progressive work experience (typically in Food Services)

OR

Education & ExperienceSubstitution:

1-2 years of progressive work experience (typically in Food Services)

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

None

PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Must be able to lift, twist, bend, and push up to 50 lbs.
• Work evenings and weekends.

NOTES:

• FLSA: Non-Exempt
• A background check, including fingerprinting, will be completed through the Wyoming Division of Criminal Investigation, the Wyoming Department of Family Services, and the F.B.I. for every successful applicant.
• Pre-employment drug and alcohol testing will be conducted on safety-sensitive positions. Drug testing will be completed in any position if reasonable suspicion exists.
• A current Influenza Vaccination is required.
• The Wyoming Department of Health offers an excellent benefits package, including medical/dental/life/vision insurance, paid vacation and sick leave, paid holidays, a state retirement plan, a deferred compensation program, and longevity pay.
• The Wyoming State Hospital uses E-Verify, an Internet-based system, to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States.

Click here to view the State of Wyoming Total Compensation Calculator.

Click here to view the State of Wyoming Classification and Pay Structure.

URL: http://agency.governmentjobs.com/wyoming/default.cfm

The State of Wyoming is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively supports the ADA and reasonably accommodates qualified applicants with disabilities.

Class Specifications are subject to change, please refer to the A & I HRD Website to ensure that you have the most recent version.

Human Resource Contact: Brenda Hales / [e-mail] / 307-444-0791