Line Cook

We're Hiring: Kitchen Steward | $18.17/hr. + Amazing Benefits!

Location: 2825 S. 200 E. South Salt Lake City, UT | Schedule: Typically, Monday through Thursday 6:00 AM to 3:00 PM and Friday 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM | Type: Full-Time | FLSA: Non-Exempt

Do you love creating delicious meals and bringing people together through great food? We're looking for a dependable, passionate Cook to join our team! If you enjoy working in a fast-paced kitchen, take pride in preparing quality meals, and thrive in a collaborative environment, we'd love to meet you.

What We're Looking For

We're seeking someone who is:

• Passionate about preparing high-quality meals
• Organized and able to manage multiple tasks in a busy kitchen
• A team player with a positive attitude
• Reliable, dependable, and committed to food safety and sanitation
• Ready to learn, grow, and contribute to an outstanding dining experience

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED
• At least 2 years of cooking experience in a commercial kitchen
• Current Food Handler's Permit, or the ability to obtain one within 2 weeks of hire
• Valid driver's license
• Ability to meet insurability requirements

Preferred Qualifications

• Graduate of a culinary program
• 5 or more years of related cooking experience

Additional Requirements

Employment is contingent upon successfully passing a background check, a drug and alcohol screening, a sex offender registry check, a child abuse/neglect check, and meeting all Head Start health requirements.

As a federally funded organization, we are subject to applicable federal requirements. Although certain substances may be permitted under state law, federal requirements apply to employment with the organization.

Pay & Perks

• $18.17/hour
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• HSA with up to $2,500 match + Telehealth access
• 401(k) with 5% company match
• 11 Paid Holidays + Paid Winter Break (Christmas-New Year's)
• 192 PTO hours annually + Weekly Paid Self-Care Hour
• Life & Disability Insurance, EAP, and more!

Why Utah Community Action?

At Utah Community Action, your work directly impacts lives. You'll be part of a mission-driven team that values compassion, professionalism, and community connection-while offering opportunities to grow and make a real difference every day.

Apply now! It only takes 3 minutes to join a team that's changing lives every day.

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.