Food Service Worker

Youth Opportunity Investments, LLC • Ocala, FL

15d • $19 • Onsite

About The Position

We are hiring a Food Service Worker to support kitchen operations at Ocala Youth Academy. This role is ideal for individuals with experience in institutional or large-volume cooking who want to contribute to a positive, youth-focused environment. You will prepare meals, maintain cleanliness and safety standards, and help ensure nutritional needs are met within a secure residential facility.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• Ability to pass background check and drug screen
• Ability to read recipes and perform basic mathematical calculations
• Familiarity with nutritional, sanitation, and safety guidelines in food preparation
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.
• Regularly lift/move up to 50 pounds.
• Must be free of communicable diseases as required by the state and to the extent that knowledge is attainable under federal law.
• Must maintain an appropriate and valid state driver’s license.
• Must meet state criminal background check requirements.

Nice To Haves

• 6+ months experience in institutional or large-volume cookery
• Experience in food preparation techniques and sanitation standards
• ServSafe certification strongly preferred (or ability to obtain within required timeframe)

Responsibilities

• Prepare all food items according to daily menus and recipes while maintaining quality, sanitation, and safety standards
• Review menus and production sheets for substitutions and preparation needs
• Cook soups, entrees, vegetables, and desserts as assigned
• Set up service areas and pass-through windows as needed
• Prepare baked goods or desserts for the following day
• Properly store and date leftovers to meet health and safety guidelines
• Clean cooking utensils, including pots and pans, and maintain a clean work environment
• Follow “clean as you go” procedures to prevent accidents and maintain kitchen organization
• Participate in training and development activities as required
• Perform other duties as assigned or needed

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