Job Description

Foodservice Worker II

FT / PT Status – Full-Time
Salary – $14.91 - $21.03 Hourly Wage
Remote Work / In-Office – In-Office / On-Site

Recruiter – Tiffany Wagner | twagner@utah.gov | 801-763-4070
Application Deadline – 07/08/2026

Schedule: Monday - Friday: 10:30am to 7:00pm

Key Responsibilities

Key responsibilities and 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.
• Ensures that food is maintained at appropriate temperatures.
• Destroys or disposes of outdated, sensitive documents, blank warrants, expired food stamps, etc., in a manner appropriate for the sensitivity.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.
• Prior experience working with the intellectually and developmentally 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 (801) 957-9390.