Food Service Worker

Food Service Worker – Youth Behavioral Health

Location:

Evart, Michigan - Osceola Youth Academy
Job Type: Full-Time
Pay: $20.00/hr

Youth Opportunity is a nationally recognized leader in residential and behavioral health treatment for at‑risk youth. Osceola Youth Center in Evart, Michigan is a trauma‑informed Youth Center serving boys ages
10 to17 requiring behavioral stabilization. The program merges clinical therapy, education, life skills training, and expressive recreation to support emotional growth in a structured setting.

Youth typically remain in care for 6 to9months, engaging in individual, family, and group therapy; restorative justice; victim‑impact awareness; and pre‑vocational preparation. Programming in small group units encourages family partnership and successful return to the community.

We are hiring a Food Service Worker to support kitchen operations at Osceola Youth Academy. This role is ideal for individuals with experience in institutional or large-volume cooking who want to contribute to a positive, youth-focused environment. You will prepare meals, maintain cleanliness and safety standards, and help ensure nutritional needs are met within a secure residential facility.

• 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

• Be part of a team making a difference in the lives of vulnerable youth
• Work in a trauma-informed, structured, and supportive residential environment
• Contribute to the health and well-being of youth through quality food service
• Develop your skills through training, mentorship, and advancement opportunities

• Prepare all food items according to daily menus and recipes while maintaining quality, sanitation, and safety standards
• Review menus and production sheets for substitutions and preparation needs
• Cook soups, entrees, vegetables, and desserts as assigned
• Set up service areas and pass-through windows as needed
• Prepare baked goods or desserts for the following day
• Properly store and date leftovers to meet health and safety guidelines
• Clean cooking utensils, including pots and pans, and maintain a clean work environment
• Follow “clean as you go” procedures to prevent accidents and maintain kitchen organization

• Participate in training and development activities as required
• Perform other duties as assigned or needed

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• Ability to pass background check and drug screen
• Ability to read recipes and perform basic mathematical calculations
• Familiarity with nutritional, sanitation, and safety guidelines in food preparation

• 6+ months experience in institutional or large-volume cookery
• Experience in food preparation techniques and sanitation standards
• Serv Safe certification strongly preferred (or ability to obtain within required timeframe)

• Physical Demands:
  Ability to stand and walk for extended periods. Regularly lift/move up to 50 pounds. Must be free of communicable diseases as required by the state and to the extent that knowledge is attainable under federal law.
• Other:
  Must maintain an appropriate and valid state driver’s license. Must meet state criminal background check requirements.

Youth Opportunity is an Equal Opportunity Employer.