Food Service Specialist I

State of Oklahoma•Ardmore, MO

3d•Onsite

About The Position

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

None required.
Knowledge of basic food preparation techniques.
Knowledge of food service operations.
Knowledge of proper sanitation practices.
Knowledge of basic mathematics.
Ability to carry out routine tasks to completion.
Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
Sufficient proficiency in the English language to perform the essential functions of the position.

Nice To Haves

Possession of a valid Oklahoma Driver’s License at time of appointment.
Ability to lift 25 pounds.
Ability to lift/carry 50 pounds occasionally, 20 pounds frequently and able to push and pull a maximum force of 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

Prepares foods, salads, and desserts; cooks or bakes a variety of items.
Supplies unit with meat, fish or fowl as ordered; cuts and prepares meat, poultry or fish.
Cleans and prepares foods using tools such as knives, slicers and peelers and equipment such as ovens and steamers; follows written diet orders.
Operates dishwasher; gathers, cleans, stacks and hand washes or scours pots, pans, dishes, silverware and other cooking and baking utensils.
Removes refuse from kitchen area; sweeps mops and scrubs kitchen, dining and storage areas.
Labels, loads and delivers food carts or trays; picks up trays after use.
Defrosts and cleans refrigerators, walk-in coolers and related equipment.
Operates state-owned cars, vans, and/or other motorized transportation.
Performs other related duties as assigned consistent with the responsibilities of the position and agency operations.