Food Services Assistant Job Description
Job Title: Food Services Assistant
Job Number: 2026-00255
Department: Department of Health
Division: Wyoming State Hospital
Location: Evanston, WY
Job Type: Permanent Full-time
Salary: $15.50 Hourly
Benefits:
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
- Paid vacation, sick leave, FMLA, and holidays
- Retirement - Pension and 457B plans
- Flexible schedules and work-life balance options
- Meaningful work that makes a difference for Wyoming communities
- AND MUCH MORE!
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About the City of Evanston:
The city of Evanston is a small and friendly Rocky Mountain community that is a 45-minute drive from the world-famous ski slopes of Park City, Utah. There are concerts, shopping, dining, professional sporting events, and an international airport 60 minutes away in Salt Lake City. The area surrounding Evanston is excellent for recreational activities such as hiking, camping, fishing, biking, snowmobiling, and cross-country skiing.
Essential Functions:
The listed functions are illustrative only and are not intended to describe every function that may be performed at the job level.
- Performs various routine tasks and food preparation activities in the operation of the food service department.
- Follows recipes and assists with meal preparation to include texturing food for special modified diets.
- Serves clients and staff coming through the serving line.
- Monitors freezer temperature to ensure food is stored properly.
- Cleans and sanitizes the kitchen and dining area.
- Responsible for inventory control and management.
Knowledge and Qualifications:
- Knowledge of kitchens and warehouses.
- Knowledge of food service equipment operation.
- Knowledge of OSHA rules and regulations and universal precautions.
- Knowledge of inventory tracking.
- Knowledge of the Department of Agricultures requirements.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent.
- Experience: 0-6 months of progressive work experience (typically in Food Services) OR Education & Experience Substitution: 1-2 years of progressive work experience (typically in Food Services).
- Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: None Necessary.
- Special Requirements: Must be able to lift, twist, bend, and push up to 50 lbs. Work evenings and weekends.
Notes:
- FLSA: Non-Exempt
- Background check, including fingerprinting, will be completed through the Wyoming Division of Criminal Investigation, the Wyoming Department of Family Services, and the F.B.I. for every successful applicant.
- Pre-employment drug and alcohol testing will be conducted on safety-sensitive positions.
- Current Influenza Vaccination is required.
Working for the State of Wyoming:
The State of Wyoming offers an excellent benefits package, including medical/dental/life/vision insurance, paid vacation and sick leave, paid holidays, a state retirement plan, a deferred compensation program, and longevity pay.
Total Compensation Calculator:
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Class Specifications:
Class Specifications are subject to change, please refer to the A & I HRD Website to ensure that you have the most recent version.
Working for the State of Wyoming:
Working for the State of Wyoming means more than a job - it's a stable, rewarding career that lets you make a difference while enjoying a great quality of life.
Employee Benefits:
- Comprehensive health coverage - medical, dental, and vision plans for you and your family
- Voluntary Benefits - including life insurance for you and family members, ambulance, pet insurance, short/long-term disability, flex spending and health savings accounts
- Multiple retirement options - including the Wyoming Retirement System and a 457B account, helping you plan for long-term financial security
- Generous paid leave and flexible schedules - vacation, sick leave, paid FMLA and 11 paid holidays each year
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility - for those with qualifying student loans
- Training and professional development - to support your career growth and advancement
- Employee Assistance Program - Includes paid short-term counseling, legal, financial and work-life benefits and select employee discounts
- Wellness Program - Earn paid time off and incentives by focusing on your personal health
Know Your Full Value:
Your paycheck is only part of the picture. The State of Wyoming offers a Total Compensation Calculator that shows the full value of your salary plus benefits, so you can clearly see what your complete compensation package looks like.
Explore Your Total Compensation:
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Working for the Greatest State in the Nation:
Wyoming offers a lifestyle you can't find anywhere else - wide-open spaces, clean air, friendly communities, year-round recreation, and no state income tax. Click here for detailed information or you can watch this short video to learn about our benefit package!