--- title: Food Service Assistant at Volunteers of America, Utah description: Volunteers of America, Utah is hiring for the Food Service Assistant role in Salt Lake City, UT. See the full description and apply. type: job url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/food-service-assistant-at-volunteers-of-america-utah-01a0f87a-1551-7068-b5f0-09b1d956b35a date: 2026-11-15T01:26:44Z og_description: Join Volunteers of America, Utah as Food Service Assistant in Salt Lake City, UT. Pays $17 per hour. Part-time role. og_image: https://www.foundrole.com/og/piedem.png breadcrumbs: - label: Home url: https://www.foundrole.com/ - label: Search url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs --- | | | |---|---| | **Company** | Volunteers of America, Utah | | **Location** | Salt Lake City, UT | | **Salary** | $17/hr | | **Type** | Part Time | | **Posted** | Oct 01, 2026 | ## Is this job real? **Ghost job check:** B · Low risk. Probably a real opening. ## Visa sponsorship - **H-1B:** No H-1B sponsorship on record for Volunteers of America, Utah. - **E-Verify:** No E-Verify enrollment on record for Volunteers of America, Utah. ## Pay for similar jobs Most similar jobs pay $33,000 – $38,000 a year (median $35,000). ## Description **Schedule**: Part time, Tuesday - Saturday, 3:30pm-7:30pm **About** Volunteers of America, Utah (VOA Utah) is part of a national, nonprofit, faith-based human services organization. Volunteers of America, Utah provides community-supported paths for those who are vulnerable to improve their lives and increase their self-reliance. In alignment with our mission, we encourage individuals with lived experience to apply. We recognize that a person’s life experiences can provide firsthand knowledge relevant to being successful in the work that we do. **Position Summary** At the Women's Resource Center, assist in the kitchen with food preparation and service, ensure proper food handling practices, and maintain safe and sanitary conditions of the facility and equipment. **Essential Duties** In coordination with the Food Service Coordinator and Community Engagement Specialists: - Assist in serving meals and snacks based on approved menus and delivered meals. - Help ensure meals are served at scheduled times each day. - Maintain/organize kitchen, food storage, and all equipment to ensure proper working order and meet all Health Department standards. - Report any kitchen maintenance needs to Food Service Coordinator or Community Engagement Manager. - Operate and maintain dishwashers and complete washing of dishes and flatware. - Prepare eating areas for meal times and facilitate clean up. - Store food in an appropriate manner and ensure food items are properly rotated. - Help maintain food storage and food handling practices to maintain the kitchen and food service areas according to safe food handling regulations. - Assist Community Engagement Specialists to provide clear direction regarding food services to volunteers. Facilitate general overall operation of the kitchen and implement safe food handling practices with volunteers. - Perform other functions as necessary or assigned. - Attend work as scheduled and on time. **Qualifications** High school diploma or GED preferred. Possess or a Food Handlers permit or obtain one upon hire. Must have 1-2 years experience in food service work, or any combination of education, experience, and training which provides the following knowledge, skills and abilities, including but not limited to: - Ability to follow food safety, safety, and sanitation procedures. - Ability to interact in a professional manner with a diverse workforce, clients, and the public. - Maintain appropriate, professional boundaries with clients, volunteers, and co-workers. - Remain calm and respond appropriately in crises. - Ability to maintain confidentiality of private information. - Ability to prioritize multiple tasks; flexibility to respond to changes. - If driving is required, must be at least 21 years of age, possess a current driver’s license and have a good driving record. - Mandatory CPR and First Aid Certifications. - Must pass pre-employment drug screen and Utah Department of Health and Human Services criminal background check. **Physical Demands** - Ability to bend, stoop, kneel, crouch and twist. - Ability to stand for prolonged periods if necessary. - Ability to lift a minimum of 50 pounds on a regular basis. - Ability to operate appropriate equipment. - Must be able to walk up and down stairs. ## Skills - Confidentiality - Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (Cpr) - Sanitation - Food Storage - Community Outreach - Food and Beverage Service - Food Safety - Maintenance - Driving - Food Handler Certification - Flexibility - Professional Boundaries ## Related - [Hospitality & Food Service jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/hospitality-and-food-service?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Food & Beverage jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/hospitality-and-food-service/food-and-beverage?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Food Service Associate jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/hospitality-and-food-service/food-and-beverage/food-service-associate?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Browse all companies](https://www.foundrole.com/companies?utm_source=ai_markdown) ## Explore this job market - [Individual and Family Services](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors/healthcare/individual-and-family-services?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 47205 jobs - [Utah](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/utah?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 25080 jobs - [Salt Lake City, UT](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/utah/salt-lake-city?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 8007 jobs ## Related pages - [Individual and Family Services](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors/healthcare/individual-and-family-services?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 47205 jobs - [Utah](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/utah?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 25080 jobs - [Salt Lake City, UT](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/utah/salt-lake-city?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 8007 jobs ## Browse - [Companies](https://www.foundrole.com/companies?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs by country](https://www.foundrole.com/locations?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs in the United States by state and city](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [H1B sponsors by location](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-sponsors?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [H1B salaries](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-salaries?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Sectors and industries](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs by career field](https://www.foundrole.com/careers?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Latest jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/latest?utm_source=ai_markdown)