Food Service Specialist I

Oklahoma State Government•Sulphur, LA

7d•$15

About The Position

Basic Purpose 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

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
Mobility adequate to: be on feet most of 8 hours with two 15 minute and one 30 minute break
Must be able to walk, squat, kneel, twist, and bend
Use hands and fingers to grip and hold
Use arms in a full range of motion and repetitive motion
Push and pull (maneuver) food carts of up to 500 pounds or 25 lbs. of force as measured by a Chatillon force gauge or similar device.
Lift and carry up to 50 pounds without assistance

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.
Preparing toast, tea, and coffee
Maintaining the cleanliness of the food service area.