Food Service Specialist II - Woodward

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

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Food Service Specialist II prepares and serves quality meals for individuals in inpatient and enhanced residential facilities, primarily at Lighthouse Services in Woodward. The role helps ensure meals are prepared and served safely, efficiently, and on schedule, while maintaining an organized, clean, and sanitary kitchen and food-service area. The specialist works with a team and provides direction and assistance to employees performing simple, routine food-handling and serving duties.

Requirements

One year of experience in commercial or institutional food service, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
One year of vocational or technical school training in food preparation may substitute for the required experience.
Must be able to pass an OSBI background check.
Must possess a U.S. driver’s license to perform job-related travel if necessary.
For safety-sensitive positions, must submit to urinalysis after a conditional offer and receive a negative drug-test result.
If required, must pass a physical examination, including the ability to occasionally lift or carry 50 pounds and pull a maximum force of 25 pounds.

Responsibilities

Prepare and serve meals for inpatient and residential facilities.
Use a variety of cooking and baking equipment and supplies.
Cut and prepare meat, poultry, and fish.
Fry, roast, bake, and prepare a variety of foods.
Help maintain an organized, clean, and sanitary kitchen and food-service area.
Provide direction and assistance to employees performing simple and routine food-handling and serving duties.
Follow food-safety, sanitation, and workplace procedures.
Work as part of a team to ensure meals are prepared and served on schedule.