Come work for the company that was awarded Best of State 2022 for Best Public Preschool and Best Charitable Service Organization.

Utah Community Action in Salt Lake City, UT is seeking to hire a Seasonal Food Service Worker.

Our Food Service Worker earns a competitive wage of $16.89/hour. This is for a seasonal position. The schedule is Monday through Friday 3:00 PM-6:30 PM or Monday through Friday 10:00 AM-6:30 PM The position will last from the end of May to the beginning of August.

Organization Overview

Founded in 1965, Utah Community Action is a nationally recognized nonprofit provider of comprehensive services for income-eligible families. Our six core programs, Head Start, Adult Education, Case Management & Housing, Nutrition, HEAT, and Weatherization, address barriers to self-sufficiency in order to empower individuals, strengthen families, and build communities. We are committed to ending poverty and improving the lives of those living in our community.

Position Summary

The Food Service Worker will help support our summer meal program.

Duties include prepping items needed, traveling to site, setting up pop up tents, tables, portable hand washing sinks, items needed for service. Serving food to patrons, cleaning up site, returning to central kitchen to wash dishes and unload trucks.

Professional Experience & Qualifications

• High school diploma/GED.
• Current food handler's permit.
• 2-3 years of culinary experience preferred.
• Physical demands include bending, standing, kneeling, swooping, must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Solid understanding of food safety, regulations, sanitation, and food preparation techniques.
• Comfortable working with members of the public, able to initiate conversations, and provide a sincere welcome and enjoy providing excellent service.
• Knowledge of health department standards.
• Ability to manage and rotate stock.
• Ability to handle cash register and payments.

• Ability to learn, take instruction, and work under own initiative, supporting other team members, and able to multitask.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Robust conflict management and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of health and nutrition services in the community.

This person will thrive in a fast-paced, challenging environment as someone who wants to make a difference in people's lives through our mission of empowering individuals, strengthening families, and building communities through self-reliance and education programs.

READY TO JOIN OUR NONPROFIT TEAM?

We understand your time is valuable and that is why we have a very quick and easy application process. If you feel that you would be right for this entry-level job in social services, please fill out our initial 3-minute, mobile-friendly application. We look forward to meeting you!

Utah Community Action is an Equal Opportunity Employer and the agency prohibits discrimination and harassment because of a person's protected status such as race, color, national origin, religion, age (40 and over), physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran, military service, gender, sex (including conditions of pregnancy), marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other protected- group status.