Food Service Specialist 2026-00204 Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/wyoming/jobs/newprint/5205808) Apply  Food Service Specialist 2026-00204 Salary $18.56 - $20.62 Hourly Location Lander, WY Job Type Permanent Full-time Job Number 2026-00204 Department Department Of Health Division Life Resource Center Opening Date 01/28/2026 Closing Date Continuous FLSA Non-Exempt Job Classification ISFS05 + Description + Benefits + Questions Description and Functions Open Until Filled GENERAL DESCRIPTION: Nourish lives while building your career. Join the Nutrition Center team in Lander to make a daily difference for our residents. We offer a supportive atmosphere and an excellent State of Wyoming benefits package. Apply today to find meaning in your work! Working for the State of Wyoming offers more than a paycheck. Our total compensation package includes: + Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance + Paid vacation, sick leave, FMLA, and holidays + Retirement - Pension and 457B plans that help you build a secure future + Flexible schedules and work-life balance options + Meaningful work that makes a difference for Wyoming communities + and MUCH MORE! Click here for detailed information (https://ai.wyo.gov/for-job-seekers/benefit-information) , or you can watch this short video to learn about our benefit package! (https://youtu.be/DxeKSDMAjcw?si=90XLWN-kJ1Y0EGfL) Human Resource Contact: Tammy / 307-335-6784 / tammalee.keysaw1@wyo.gov ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The listed functions are illustrative only and are not intended to describe every function that may be performed at the job level. + Prepare hot and cold foods according to menus, recipes, and production sheets. + Prepare special texture and therapeutic modified foods according to written diet orders and menus. + Serve and distribute food in the residents' living and work areas. Drive a food delivery truck to deliver meals across campus. + Ensure food safety in food preparation, serving, and storage. + Stock and monitor food supplies and expiration dates. + Answer phones and communicate information to ensure production flow and excellent customer service. + Clean work area, including pots/pans, dish machine, ovens, grills, etc. + Perform other duties as assigned. Qualifications KNOWLEDGE: + Ability to prepare large quantities of food using recipes and in accordance with food safety regulations. + Ability to work in all areas of a large food service kitchen, including baking, produce, and hot food preparation, special texture, therapeutic diet preparation, cafeteria service, and food truck delivery. + Ability to stock and rotate inventory and monitor expiration dates meticulously. + Skills in communication and the ability to effectively communicate production concerns to supervisors. + Ability to work cooperatively with coworkers, residents, and staff. + Ability to work with and around WLRC residents, including those who may display challenging behaviors. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Education & Experience Substitution: 2-4 years of progressive work experience (typically in Food Services) with acquired knowledge at the level of a Food Services Assistant OR Education: Associate's Degree (typically in Culinary Arts) Experience: 0-1 year of progressive work experience (typically in Food Services) with acquired knowledge at the level of a Food Services Assistant Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: None Necessary Special Requirements PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS: + Must be able to lift heavy items, and carry heavy items up and down ladders/stairs. + Tolerate cold temperatures in walk-in freezers. + Stand for a full shift. + Physically utilize industrial-size kitchen equipment. + This position requires a valid driver's license to drive a food delivery truck. + In a large food service kitchen, general walking, twisting, bending, kneeling, and lifting would be expected. NOTES: + FLSA: Non-Exempt + A background check, including the taking of fingerprints, will be completed through the Wyoming Department of Criminal Investigation, the Department of Family Services, and the Federal Bureau of Investigation for every successful applicant. + Pre-employment drug and alcohol testing may be conducted on safety-sensitive positions. Drug testing may be conducted on any position if reasonable suspicion exists. + The Wyoming Life Resource Center participates inE-Verify (https://www.e-verify.gov/) . We will provide the Social Security Administration, and if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security, with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. Please note that we do not use this information to pre-screen job applicants. + The Wyoming Department of Health offers an excellent benefits package, including medical/dental/vision insurance, paid vacation and sick leave, paid holidays, a state retirement plan, a deferred compensation program, and longevity pay. Supplemental Information Click here (https://compensationcalculator.wyo.gov/) to view the State of Wyoming Total Compensation Calculator. Click here (https://ai.wyo.gov/divisions/human-resources/consultative-services/compensation/pay-tables-salary-averages) to view the State of Wyoming Classification and Pay Structure. URL: http://agency.governmentjobs.com/wyoming/default.cfm The State of Wyoming is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively supports the ADA and reasonably accommodates qualified applicants with disabilities. 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 means more than a job — it’s a stable, rewarding career that lets you make a difference while enjoying a great quality of life. Employees enjoy: + 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:https://compensationcalculator.wyo.gov/ 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, andno state income tax. Click here for detailed information (https://ai.wyo.gov/for-job-seekers/benefit-information) or you can watch this short video to learn about our benefit package! (https://youtu.be/DxeKSDMAjcw?si=90XLWN-kJ1Y0EGfL) .