Food Service Worker

Youth Opportunity Investments, LLC•Wimauma, FL

7h•Onsite

About The Position

Food Service Worker – Residential Youth Services Wimauma, FL (Lake Parish Youth Academy) Department: Food Services Job Type: Full Time Pay: $19.00 / Hour About Youth Opportunity & Lake Parish Youth Academy Youth Opportunity is a nationally recognized leader in residential and behavioral health services for youth. We are committed to providing trauma-informed care, structured support, and individualized services that help young people build stability, develop life skills, and prepare for their next steps. Our programs are designed to create safe, supportive, and highly structured environments where youth receive consistent guidance, education, behavioral health support, and opportunities for personal growth. Team members play an important role in helping youth develop positive coping skills, strengthen social and independent living skills, and work toward successful outcomes. At Youth Opportunity, we believe meaningful change happens through connection, consistency, and care. Every role contributes to creating an environment where youth feel supported, challenged, and encouraged as they move forward. About the Role 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

Must be able to read and use math at a level sufficient to prepare food from recipes and instructions
Ability to obtain ServSafe certification may be required based on state contractual requirements
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

High school diploma or equivalent preferred
ServSafe certification strongly preferred
Six months of experience in volume cookery strongly preferred
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