Kitchen Supervisor

Kitchen Supervisor

FT / PT Status – Full-Time
Salary – $19.37 - $28.12 Hourly Wage
Remote Work / In-Office – In-Office / On-Site

Recruiter – Tiffany Wagner | twagner@utah.gov | 801-763-4070
Application Deadline – 4/19/2026

Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00am to 4:30pm. Schedule subject to change based on agency needs.

Key Responsibilities

Key responsibilities and day to day responsibilities of this position:

• Supervises subordinate personnel
• Manage food production for 3 meals a day for approximately 75 people
• Coordinate with Foodservice Manager for procuring kitchen equipment, food ordering, menu development, and food delivery to individuals
• During the work week, manage the production and delivery of freezer meals for the weekend meals and holiday meals
• Kitchen organization and cleanliness
• Oversee and manage following food safety protocols
• Refine cooking tasks to improve time and efficiency

Qualifications

Minimum or "day-one" qualifications:

• Cooking experience and recipe development experience
• Basic knowledge of the principles of dietetics/nutrition
• Experience supervising, training and evaluating employee proficiency and efficiency
• The ability to speak, read and write English and follow written and oral directions

Preferred or trainable/on-the-job qualifications:

• Food Service Supervisor Certificate / ServSafe Certification
• Advanced knowledge and experience in food preparation, sanitation, inventory rotation, large scale ordering, record keeping, safety, and deep-clean scheduling/tracking
• Work requires physical exertion. May require the ability to stand; walk over rough surfaces; bend, crouch, stoop, stretch, reach, lift moderately heavy items (up to 50 lbs.) in a recurring manner and/or for long periods of time

About the Role

This is a supervisory level job. Incumbent supervises preparation and serving of food and assists in the overall management of a food program for a state institution. This includes planning and preparing daily menus for clients and staff as well. May also supervise patient health throughout the institution.

Location –
895 N 900 E
American Fork, UT, 84003
United States
Background Check Required – You must successfully pass a criminal history check.
Drug Test Required – No
Schedule Code – AX - Employees in supervisory positions

Why You Should Join Our Team
In Utah, we believe hard work is important, but balance is essential. Finding work/life balance is a vital element to our culture. To find out more about WHY Utah, click here. Other benefits may include:

• Job Stability: Enjoy the security and reliability of employment within a well-established organization.
• Career Growth: Develop valuable skills and gain opportunities for leadership within a large organization.
• Meaningful Work: Contribute to an important service that benefits the community and supports organizational goals.
• Supportive Work Environment: Be part of a team that values cooperation, strong work ethics, and mutual support.

The Agency

The Kitchen Supervisor will help support the mission of the Utah State Developmental Center which is to serve as "A statewide resource center for people with disabilities while promoting opportunity through choice and outcome based support." This will be accomplished by providing critical services, support and resources for the intellectually disabled individuals that reside at our facility. Click here to check out USDC!

EEO Statement
The State of Utah is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. For accommodations, please contact (801) 957-9390.