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Food Service Worker II-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. The schedule for this position after training is complete will be Sunday 6:30am-3:00pm, Monday-Tuesday OFF, Wednesday-Saturday 6:00am-3:00pm. 

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: 
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. For more information about the Utah State Hospital, our philosophy, mission, and treatment programs, we invite you to browse 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.
  • 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.
  • Divison of Human Resource Management rules and Department of Heath and Human Services policies regarding promotions and transfers apply to current employees.
  • The Utah State Hospital is a smoke free environment.  No tobacco or E-ciggarette 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
01/28/2026
Job Reference
47683
Organization
250 Health & Human Services
Location
Utah County, UT
Category
Operations
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