Food Service Specialist

Job Posting Title Food Service Specialist Agency 025 OKLAHOMA MILITARY DEPARTMENT Supervisory Organization Oklahoma Military Department Job Posting End Date (Continuous if 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 Benefits: This is a full-time unclassified state position with full state retirement and insurance benefits, including health, dental, life, and disability insurance for the employee. The employee receives a benefit allowance to assist with insurance cost. Annual leave of 10 hours per month and sick leave of 10 hours per month begin accruing immediately. Job Description Basic Purpose This position is responsible for the daily food preparation for students attending Sooner Job Challenge Program of three meals per day, seven days per week. This includes maintaining clean and sanitary work, preparation and serving areas. For more program information please visit www.SoonerJobChallenge.org. Compensation: $34000.00 Typical Functions Under direct supervision, prepares foods, salads, and desserts; cooks or bakes as directed by the master menu Cleans and prepares foods using tools such as knives, slicers, and peelers and commercial equipment such as ovens and steamers Follows written orders including recipes and dietary instructions Operates dishwasher and floor buffers as required Removes refuse from kitchen area; sweeps, mops, and scrubs kitchen, dining and storage areas Labels, loads, and delivers food products; defrosts and cleans refrigeration units and other equipment as directed Responsible for preparing and serving meals for students and cadre using items for cooking and baking, cutting and preparing meat, poultry or fish Responsible for performing highly skilled work involving the operation of an institutional food service unit for up to 100 people per meal Make recommendations for future food needs, receive and store food and assist with serving food. Interprets recipes and follows modified diet plans Maintains necessary records and prepares required reports Attend staff meetings as required and attends training as scheduled Benefits: This is a full-time unclassified state position with full state retirement and insurance benefits, including health, dental, life, and disability insurance for the employee. The employee receives a benefit allowance to assist with insurance cost. Annual leave of 10 hours per month and sick leave of 10 hours per month begin accruing immediately. Level Descriptor This career level includes positions where employees are assigned responsibility for a variety of tasks involved in preparing and serving meals in a state hospital, school, facility or institution. This includes using items for cooking and baking, cutting and preparing meat, poultry or fish, frying, or roasting foods. Positions are also responsible for the direction of others performing simple and routine duties involving the handling and serving of food and maintaining a clean and sanitary work area. In this role they will make recommendations for future food needs, receive and store food, and assist with serving food. Education and Experience Minimum of six (6) months in a commercial or institutional food service operation or an equivalent combination of education and experience Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Competencies Ability is required to carry out routine tasks to completion; to follow oral and written instructions and to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others Special Requirements Licenses/Certificates required: Valid Oklahoma Drivers license and ability to obtain a Food handlers permit Physical Requirements: Must be able to lift a minimum of 45 pounds Able to bend, stoop, twist, reach overhead, and stretch Able to be on feet for extended periods of time Conditions of Employment: Serves a 12-month trial period Contingent on a favorable NCIC/OSBI background check Contingent on passing pre-employment drug & alcohol screening Must maintain a valid drivers license T1/CNACI security clearance (eligibility for national security positions shall be granted to persons who are U.S. citizens only) Available to work if called in due to an emergency. Considered essential personnel (work during inclement weather). Shift work and working weekends (facility open 24 hours, 7 days a week). Tobacco and Vape free facility Non-exempt FLSA status. 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. 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.