Food Service Specialist I

Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services•Vinita, OK

9d•$16 - $16•Onsite

About The Position

The Oklahoma Forensic Center (OFC) is a 24-hour, 365-day secure inpatient forensic facility in Vinita, Oklahoma, providing jail competency services for the State of Oklahoma. It has 268 beds for consumers found incompetent for adjudication or adjudicated not guilty by reason of insanity. The Food Service Specialist works in the Food Service department at an inpatient behavioral health facility. Responsibilities may include handling, preparing, cooking, and serving food for regular, modified, and special diets, as well as maintaining clean and sanitary work, preparation, and serving areas. This is a full-time, non-exempt position paying $15.62 per hour, with shift differentials when applicable. Primary working hours are 5:00 a.m.–1:30 p.m. and 11:00 a.m.–7:30 p.m.; hours and location may vary based on business needs. The agency requires coverage 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and employees may be required to work weekends and overtime. Multiple vacancies are available.

Requirements

Level 1 has no minimum experience or education requirements.
Must be willing and able to fulfill job-related travel and hold a valid driver’s license.
After a conditional offer, must undergo a physical examination and meet the physical requirements of occasionally lifting or carrying 50 pounds, frequently lifting or carrying 20 pounds, and pushing and pulling a maximum force of 50 pounds.
For safety-sensitive positions, must submit to pre-employment and pre-placement drug testing after a conditional offer; appointment is contingent on a negative result.

Responsibilities

Handle, prepare, cook, and serve food for regular, modified, and special diets.
Maintain clean and sanitary work, preparation, and serving areas.
Fulfill job-related travel normally associated with the position.

Benefits

State-paid benefit allowance to help cover insurance premiums.
Choice of health insurance plans with no pre-existing-condition exclusions or limitations.
Flexible spending accounts for health care or dependent care expenses.
Employee assistance programs and 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.