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Food Service Worker I-TL- Utah State Hospital



The Utah State Hospital is seeking full time employees to prepare and serve meals to both patients and employees at the beautiful Utah State Hospital campus. Our Food Service Workers are a fun, energetic team who diligently work to provide nutritious meals to 300 patients and their guests, as well as over 800 State employees, every day. We are looking for reliable, energetic, career-minded individuals who will be positive addition to our team!

We are also offering
*The bonus will be paid in quarterly installment payments leading up to your 1 year month mark for new full time employees.*

The Food Service Worker I TL is an entry-level position that pays $15.69 per hour, with no experience required. We will be happy to train the right person, as well as provide the required food handlers class. This is a great way to start your career in Food Services! In this role you will help prepare, and serve meals, maintain cleanliness in the kitchen and dining areas and ensure food safety standards are met. If you have passion for food services and enjoy working in a team-oriented environment we encourage you to apply.

The preferred qualifications for this entry-level position is:
  • Is reliable, with great references and verifiable work history.
  • Enjoys working with others.
  • Has excellent communication skills. 
  • Is receptive to training.
  • Will be able to cheerfully adapt to unforeseen changes, such as staffing needs and menu adaptations. 

Why You Would Love Our Team
The Utah State Hospital is a state-of-the-art psychiatric facility, fully accredited from the Joint Commission and Centers for Medicaid and Medicare, certifying the high quality of the Hospital's environment and treatment programs. Situated on a beautiful campus at the base of the Wasatch Mountains, we are conveniently close to several educational institutions and the best recreation Utah Valley has to offer. Joining our team will allow you to provide excellent care in a safe and respectful environment to promote hope and improved quality of life for individuals with mental illness.




The Agency 
Our beautiful campus is situated at the base of the Wasatch Mountains, conveniently close to several Universities, great housing options in wonderful neighborhoods, and all the best recreation Utah Valley has to offer. For more information about the Utah State Hospital, our philosophy, mission, and treatment programs, we invite you to browse our website. 

Additional Benefits: 

  • Access to a UTA Bus Pass.

  • Beautiful campus near the Wasatch mountains.

  • Cafeteria on site with meals, snacks and drinks available for purchase.

  • Access to comfort rooms while on campus, and as well as other mental wellness benefits.

  • Access to the Utah State Hospital Disc Golf Course.


Qualifications

  • Risks found in the typical office setting, which is adequately lighted, heated and ventilated, e.g., safe use of office equipment, avoiding trips and falls, observing fire regulations, etc.
  • Work requires physical exertion. May require the ability to stand; walk over rough surfaces; bend, crouch, stoop, stretch, reach, lift moderately heavy items (up to 50 lbs.) in a recurring manner and/or for long periods of time.
  • Department of Human Resource Management rules and Department of Health and Human Services policies regarding promotions and transfers apply to current employees.
  • The Utah State Hospital is a smoke free environment.  No tobacco use is allowed on campus.  
  • Only applicants that meet minimum qualifications will be contacted.
  • Utah State Hospital employees must pass both pre-employment and routine background checks
  • Shifts are variable, but require weekend work.
Date Posted
08/13/2025
Job Reference
45752
Organization
250 Health & Human Services
Location
Utah County, UT
Category
Operations
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