Food Service Worker

Food Service Worker – Residential Youth Services
Evart, Michigan – Osceola Youth Center
Department: Food Services
Job Type: Full Time

Pay: $17.00 / Hour

About Youth Opportunity & Osceola Youth Center

Youth Opportunity is a nationally recognized leader in residential and behavioral health treatment for at-risk youth. Osceola Youth Center in Evart, Michigan, provides trauma-informed residential care in a structured and supportive setting for youth in need of guidance, stability, and therapeutic support. Through individualized care, education, life skills development, recreation, and treatment services, the program helps youth build the tools they need for long-term success. Youth Opportunity is committed to investing in employees who are passionate about making a lasting difference in the lives of young people. 

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

About the Role

Youth Opportunity is seeking a dependable and compassionate Food Service Worker to join the team at Osceola Youth Center. This role is responsible for helping prepare and serve meals in accordance with approved menus, recipes, and food safety standards while maintaining a clean, organized, and safe kitchen environment. The Food Service Worker plays an important part in supporting the daily well-being of youth by ensuring meals are prepared with care, consistency, and attention to quality.

Key Responsibilities

Prepare food items according to menus, recipes, and production schedules

Observe all quality assurance, sanitation, and safety standards during food preparation and service

Review menus and production sheets for substitutions and preparation needs

Cook soups, meat or alternate entrée items, vegetables, desserts, and other menu items as assigned

Set up pass-through windows as needed for meal service

Prepare desserts or breads needed for the following day

Properly store, label, and date leftover food in accordance with health and safety standards

Wash cooking utensils, including pots and pans, as needed

Maintain a clean and orderly kitchen by practicing clean-as-you-go procedures

Clean work areas after each task to promote safety and efficiency

Other Duties Include

Participate in training and development activities as required

Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent preferred

Must be able to read and use math at a level sufficient to prepare food from recipes and instructions

ServSafe certification strongly preferred

Ability to obtain ServSafe certification may be required based on state contractual requirements

Six months of experience in volume cookery strongly preferred

Experience with food preparation techniques, sanitation practices, and kitchen safety procedures required

Commercial or institutional kitchen experience preferred

Must be able to read recipes and perform mathematical calculations for proper portions and inventory control

Basic knowledge of nutritional and sanitary guidelines in food preparation and meal delivery required

Physical Demands

• Must be in good physical health and emotionally stable

• Able to actively engage with youth, participate in physical interventions, and transport youth or staff as needed

• Must be free of communicable diseases as defined by the state

• Must pass evaluation of physical techniques and certification exams

Other Requirements

Must be able to stand and walk for extended periods

Must be able to regularly lift and move up to 50 pounds while stocking shelves and pulling food for preparation

Must maintain a valid state driver’s license

Must meet all state criminal background check requirements

Apply Today

Join a team committed to creating safe, supportive environments where youth can grow and succeed. Apply today to become a Food Service Worker with Youth Opportunity Investments at Osceola Youth Center.

Youth Opportunity Investments is an Equal Opportunity Employer.