Food Service Specialist I/II

State of Oklahoma • KS

90d • $30,671 - $32,205

About The Position

The Office of Juvenile Affairs (OJA) is searching for a Food Service Specialist to prepare meals for residents in a secure care facility. If you enjoy working in the food industry and have a desire to help others, we encourage you to apply. Positions in this job family are involved in handling, preparing, cooking and serving food for regular, modified and special diets at a state hospital, school, facility or institution. This includes maintaining clean and sanitary work, preparation and serving areas.

Requirements

• Level I: None 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.

Responsibilities

• Cleans and prepares foods using tools such as knives, slicers and peelers and equipment such as ovens and steamers; follows written diet orders.
• Prepares foods, salads, and desserts; cooks or bakes a variety of items and supplies meat, fish or fowl as ordered; cuts and prepares meat, poultry or fish.
• Operates dishwasher; gathers, cleans, stacks and hand washes or scours pots, pans, dishes, silverware and other cooking and baking utensils.
• Labels, loads and delivers food carts or trays; picks up trays after use.
• Removes refuse from kitchen area; sweeps mops and scrubs kitchen, dining and storage areas.
• Demonstrates knowledge of and supports mission, vision, value statements, standards, policies and procedures, confidentiality standards, and the code of ethical behavior.
• Ability to maintain a high degree of discretion and sensitivity to confidentiality and privacy while working effectively in a team environment with all levels of staff and assisting peers.

Benefits

• Generous state paid benefit allowance to help cover insurance premiums.
• Comprehensive Health Coverage: A wide choice of health insurance plans with no pre-existing condition exclusions.
• Flexible Spending Accounts: Options for healthcare and dependent care expenses.
• Retirement Savings Plan: With a generous company match to help secure your future.
• 15 days of vacation and 15 days of sick leave the first year for full time employees.
• 11 paid holidays a year.
• Employee Assistance Program: Support when you need it.
• Longevity Bonuses: For years of dedicated service.
• Training Opportunities: Continuous learning and development for CEU requirements.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed