Kitchen Steward

Utah Community Action; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 19,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

HSA match

Telehealth

401(k) match

Paid holidays

Winter break

PTO

Self-Care hour

Life insurance

Disability insurance

EAP

Job summary

Utah Community Action's Kitchen Steward role in South Salt Lake City offers a full-time schedule with early mornings and a competitive benefits package. The position supports meal preparation for children and families while maintaining a clean, safe kitchen environment.

You will operate and sanitize equipment, wash dishes, manage waste, assist with food prep, and ensure compliance with food safety guidelines.

Qualifications

• Current Food Handler's Permit or ability to obtain one within two weeks of hire.
• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• 2–3 years of kitchen experience preferred.
• Background checks and Head Start health requirements apply.

Responsibilities

• Operate, sanitize, and maintain kitchen equipment.
• Wash dishes, cookware, utensils, and kitchen vessels.
• Sweep, mop, and maintain clean kitchen, warehouse, and dishwashing areas.
• Dispose of waste and recycling while monitoring chemical levels.
• Assist with food preparation as directed by the Kitchen Manager.
• Properly store food and supplies, load and unload inventory, and report maintenance or safety concerns.

Skills

Food safety

Sanitation

Team player

English communication

Flexibility

Physical stamina

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

We're Hiring: Kitchen Steward | $16.90/hr. + Amazing Benefits!

Location: 2825 S. 200 E. South Salt Lake City, UT

Schedule: Monday through Thursday 6:00 AM to 3:00 PM and Friday 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM

Type: Full-Time

FLSA: Non-Exempt

Do you take pride in keeping the kitchen clean, organized, and running smoothly? Are you a dependable team player who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment? If so, we'd love to meet you!

As a Central Kitchen Steward, you'll play an essential role in supporting our kitchen operations by maintaining a clean, safe, and inspection-ready environment. Your work directly supports the preparation of nutritious meals for children and families in our community.

What You'll Do

• Operate, sanitize, and maintain kitchen equipment.
• Wash dishes, cookware, utensils, and kitchen vessels.
• Sweep, mop, and maintain clean kitchen, warehouse, and dishwashing areas.
• Dispose of waste and recycling while monitoring chemical levels.
• Assist with food preparation as directed by the Kitchen Manager.
• Properly store food and supplies, load and unload inventory, and report maintenance or safety concerns.

What We're Looking For

• Positive attitude and strong work ethic.
• Ability to follow food safety, sanitation, and health department guidelines.
• Comfortable working efficiently in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision.
• Reliable attendance, professionalism, and effective communication in English.
• Team-oriented, flexible, and accountable.
• Ability to lift 50+ pounds and remain on your feet for extended periods. Frequent bending, reaching, squatting, climbing, and pushing/pulling are part of the job.
• Valid driver's license with the ability to drive an agency vehicle when needed.

Qualifications

Required

• Current Food Handler's Permit or ability to obtain one within two weeks of hire.

Preferred

• High school diploma or GED.
• 2-3 years of kitchen experience.

Additional Requirements: Employment is contingent upon successfully passing a background check, a drug and alcohol screening, a sex offender registry check, a child abuse/neglect check, and meeting all Head Start health requirements. As a federally funded organization, we are subject to applicable federal requirements. Although certain substances may be permitted under state law, federal requirements apply to employment with the organization.

Pay & Perks

• $16.90/hour
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• HSA with up to $2,500 match + Telehealth access
• 401(k) with 5% company match
• 11 Paid Holidays + Paid Winter Break (Christmas-New Year's)
• 192 PTO hours annually + Weekly Paid Self-Care Hour
• Life & Disability Insurance, EAP, and more!

Why Utah Community Action

At Utah Community Action, your work directly impacts lives. You'll be part of a mission-driven team that values compassion, professionalism, and community connection-while offering opportunities to grow and make a real difference every day.

Utah Community Action is an Equal Opportunity Employer and the agency prohibits discrimination and harassment because of a person's protected status such as race, color, national origin, religion, age (40 and over), physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran, military service, gender, sex (including conditions of pregnancy), marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other protected- group status.