Skip to content
Search Public Health Job Opportunities Across The Nation

Explore national fellowship and internship opportunities

The list includes opportunities with governmental public health agencies, nonprofits organizations, global health initiatives, and more. Opportunities include, but are not limited to, national programs affiliated with the Centers of Disease Control and Preventions (CDC).

Food Service Worker II/ Cook - Utah State Hospital



The Utah State Hospital is seeking to hire a full-time employee to prepare and serve food for both patients and employees at the beautiful Utah State Hospital campus. We are looking for someone who will be a positive addition to the team, willing and capable of the work required to prepare and serve over 1200 daily meals to our patients and staff. 

Minimum Qualifications: 
  • Have a food handlers permit or Servsafe certificate.
  • Have experience cooking in an institutional environment.
  • Have experience preparing and setting up for catered events.
  • Be able to lift 50 pounds.

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Be able to cheerfully adapt to unforeseen changes, such as staffing needs and menu adaptations.
  • May help in maintaining food storage areas.

Why You Should Join Our Team
This is more than just a job; it is an opportunity to apply your specialized skills in a mission-driven environment. You will be a valued member of a team dedicated to supporting one of Utah's most important healthcare institutions. In addition to a competitive salary, the State of Utah provides a comprehensive benefits package to support you and your family.
  • Health Insurance: Multiple medical plan options, including a High Deductible Health Plan with an associated Health Savings Account. Opt-out cash benefit available.
  • Dental & Vision: Multiple dental and vision plan options available.
  • Paid Leave: Accrue 4 hours of annual leave and 4 hours of sick leave per pay period, with accrual rates increasing with state longevity. 12 paid holidays per year.
  • Retirement: A generous 10% employer contribution to your Utah Retirement Systems (URS) account (Tier II). Options include a Pension/401(k) Hybrid Plan or a Defined Contribution Plan.
To review the full benefits summary and access a Total Compensation Calculator, please visit the main state benefits page here.

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.


The Agency
The Utah State Hospital provides a safe and healing environment in which all people are treated with dignity and respect. It is our purpose to assist patients to reach their potential, through individualized treatment, with a high value being placed on meeting the needs of each patient in a humanistic, caring and professional manner. For more information about the hospital, please visit our website.


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.
  • The work requires considerable and strenuous physical exertion such as frequent climbing, lifting heavy objects over 50 pounds, crouching or crawling in restricted areas, defending oneself and/or others against physical attack.
  • Risks which require the use of special safety precautions and/or equipment, e.g., working around operating machines, working with contagious diseases or hazardous chemicals, etc. 
  • Division 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 E-cigarettes or tobacco use is allowed on campus. 
  • Utah State Hospital employees must pass both pre-employment and routine background checks. 
  • Only applicants that meet minimum qualifications will be contacted.
Date Posted
01/30/2026
Job Reference
47823
Organization
250 Health & Human Services, 3895 DHHS-USH-Food Services
Location
Utah County, UT
Category
Operations
Apply Back

Connect with Local, State, and Territorial Health Departments

To find local governmental public health jurisdictions, see - www.naccho.org