Food Service Worker

Youth Opportunity Investments, LLC • Evart, MI

2d • $17 • Onsite

About The Position

Youth Opportunity is seeking a dependable and compassionate Food Service Worker to join the team at Osceola Youth Center. This role is responsible for helping prepare and serve meals in accordance with approved menus, recipes, and food safety standards while maintaining a clean, organized, and safe kitchen environment. The Food Service Worker plays an important part in supporting the daily well-being of youth by ensuring meals are prepared with care, consistency, and attention to quality.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• Must be able to read and use math at a level sufficient to prepare food from recipes and instructions
• ServSafe certification strongly preferred
• Ability to obtain ServSafe certification may be required based on state contractual requirements
• Six months of experience in volume cookery strongly preferred
• Experience with food preparation techniques, sanitation practices, and kitchen safety procedures required
• Must be able to read recipes and perform mathematical calculations for proper portions and inventory control
• Basic knowledge of nutritional and sanitary guidelines in food preparation and meal delivery required
• Must be in good physical health and emotionally stable
• Able to actively engage with youth, participate in physical interventions, and transport youth or staff as needed
• Must be free of communicable diseases as defined by the state
• Must pass evaluation of physical techniques and certification exams
• Must be able to stand and walk for extended periods
• Must be able to regularly lift and move up to 50 pounds while stocking shelves and pulling food for preparation
• Must maintain a valid state driver’s license
• Must meet all state criminal background check requirements

Nice To Haves

• Commercial or institutional kitchen experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Prepare food items according to menus, recipes, and production schedules
• Observe all quality assurance, sanitation, and safety standards during food preparation and service
• Review menus and production sheets for substitutions and preparation needs
• Cook soups, meat or alternate entrée items, vegetables, desserts, and other menu items as assigned
• Set up pass-through windows as needed for meal service
• Prepare desserts or breads needed for the following day
• Properly store, label, and date leftover food in accordance with health and safety standards
• Wash cooking utensils, including pots and pans, as needed
• Maintain a clean and orderly kitchen by practicing clean-as-you-go procedures
• Clean work areas after each task to promote safety and efficiency
• Participate in training and development activities as required
• Perform other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with up to 4% employer match with Immediate Vesting
• Paid time off (PTO) and holidays – earn 4 hours of PTO every pay period
• Free RX delivery on most medications
• Tuition reimbursement and professional development
• Robust Employee Assistance Program
• Supportive, mission-driven work environment

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees