Food Service Specialist I

State of Oklahoma•Vinita, OK

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The Oklahoma Forensic Center is hiring Food Service Specialists for its Food Service department at a secure, 24-hour/365-day inpatient forensic facility in Vinita, Oklahoma. The role involves handling, preparing, cooking, and serving food for regular, modified, and special diets, and maintaining clean and sanitary work, preparation, and serving areas. Work hours and location may vary depending on business necessity; primary working hours are 5:00 a.m.–1:30 p.m. and 11:00 a.m.–7:30 p.m. The agency requires coverage 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and employees may be required to work weekends and overtime. The position pays $15.62 per hour, with shift differentials when applicable.

Requirements

Level 1 has no minimum qualifications or experience requirements.
Be willing and able to fulfill job-related travel and hold a valid driver's license.
Upon a conditional offer, pass a physical examination requiring the ability to occasionally lift or carry 50 pounds, frequently lift or carry 20 pounds, and push and pull a maximum force of 50 pounds.
For safety-sensitive positions, submit to pre-employment and pre-placement urinalysis; appointment is contingent on a negative drug test result.
May be required to work weekends and overtime.

Responsibilities

Handle, prepare, cook, and serve food for regular, modified, and special diets.
Maintain clean and sanitary work, preparation, and serving areas.

Benefits

State-paid benefit allowance to help cover insurance premiums
Choice of health insurance plans without pre-existing condition exclusions or limitations
Flexible spending accounts for health care or dependent care expenses
Employee assistance programs
Health and fitness programs
11 paid holidays
15 days of vacation and 15 days of sick leave in the first year
Retirement Savings Plan with a generous match
Longevity bonus for years of service
Student loan repayment options
Training opportunities for CEU requirements