Food Service Specialist

Oklahoma State Government

Last Updated: 6/26/2026 9:40:04 AM

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Current Days Open
16
Reqs Seen
3
Current Min Salary
$30,500.00 (Yearly)
Current Max Salary
$36,000.00 (Yearly)
Historical Time to Fill
52.7
First Seen
8/14/2025
Lowest Min Salary Seen
$30,500.00 (Yearly)
6/26/2026
Highest Max Salary Seen
$39,722.34 (Yearly)
5/24/2026

Full Job Description

Job Posting Title Food Service Specialist Agency 452 MENTAL HEALTH AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE SERV. Supervisory Organization OCCIC - Support Services Job Posting End Date Refer to the date listed at the top of this posting, if available. Continuous if date is blank. Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the posting end date above. Estimated Appointment End Date (Continuous if Blank) Full/Part-Time Full time Job Type Regular Compensation Level I - $30,500.00yr / $14.663462hr Level II - $32,500.00yr / $15.625000hr Level III - $36,000.00yr / $17.307692hr Job Description Food Service Specialist Overview: Change lives and come join a highly skilled multi-discipline team of professionals providing care to individuals in a facility located in the heart of the metro area. The Oklahoma County Crisis Intervention Center (OCCIC) is looking for a friendly, hard-working Food Service Specialist to join their food services team. This position is responsible for preparing meals for the facility and will be responsible for the routine duties of handling, preparing, and serving food. This role will also be responsible for maintaining the cleanliness of the food service area. Job Type: Job Type: Full-time, one vacancy Application Period: Open until filled Salary: $30,500.00 $36,000.00 based on qualifications FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Minimum Qualifications and Experience: Level I: No experience or education required. Level II: One year of experience in a commercial or institutional food service, or an equivalent combination of education and experience, substituting one year of vocational or technical school training in food preparation for the required experience. Level III: Two years of experience in a commercial or institutional food service, or an equivalent combination of education and experience, substituting one year of vocational or technical school training in food preparation for the required experience. Special Requirements: Upon a conditional offer of employment, Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services applicants must submit to a physical examination and shall meet the physical examination requirements of occasionally lifting/carrying 50 pounds and able to push and pull a maximum force of 20 pounds. Benefit Highlights: ODMHSAS is proud to provide a comprehensive benefits package designed to support our employees and their dependents. Our benefits include: Generous state paid benefit allowance to help cover insurance premiums A wide choice of health insurance plans with no pre-existing condition exclusions or limitations Flexible spending accounts for health care expenses or dependent care Employee assistance programs and health and fitness programs 11 paid holidays 15 days of vacation and 15 days of sick leave the first year Retirement Savings Plan with a generous match Longevity Bonus for years of service Training opportunities for CEU requirements Join a team that CARES! Here at ODMHSAS, we believe in I.C.A.R.E. - Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence. Our mission is to promote healthy communities and provide the highest quality care to enhance the well-being of all Oklahomans. We take that very seriously- because we care! Drug and Alcohol Pre-employment and Pre-placement Testing: Upon a conditional offer of employment, applicants for safety sensitive positions shall be required to submit to urinalysis to test for drugs. Appointment to a safety sensitive position shall be contingent upon a negative drug test result. THIS AGENCY REQUIRES COVERAGE 24 HOURS, 7 DAYS PER WEEK. WORK HOURS AND LOCATION MAY VARY DEPENDING ON BUSINESS NECESSITY. EMPLOYEES MAY BE REQUIRED TO WORK WEEKENDS AND OVERTIME. Reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities may be provided upon request. An Equal Opportunity Employer. Equal Opportunity Employment The State of Oklahoma is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of genetic information, race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability. Current active State of Oklahoma employees must apply for open positions internally through the Workday Jobs Hub. If you are needing any extra assistance or have any questions relating to a job you have applied for, please click the link below and find the agency for which you applied for additional information: Agency Contact Oklahoma State Government is the largest employer in the state of Oklahoma, employing over 35,000 diverse and talented employees in more than 100 state agencies, boards and commissions. Our workplaces can be found across the state from Boise City to Idabel, Hollis to Miami, and everywhere in between. To learn more about our state agencies, visit here. Industries: Government Administration Worker Size: 10,001+ Employees Headquarters: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Utilizing the Office of Veterans Placement provides eligible veterans additional services and interview opportunities for State of Oklahoma employment. Visit the webpage for additional details and information on how to apply.

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