Food Service Specialist IV

State of Oklahoma • OK

115d • $19

About The Position

Positions in this job family are involved in handling, preparing, cooking and serving food for regular, modified and special diets at Griffin Memorial Hospital. This includes maintaining clean and sanitary work, preparation and serving areas. At this level, incumbent is assigned responsibility for the administration of the food service unit and activities of assigned staff in the preparation and serving of food at Griffin Memorial Hospital and Children's Recovery Center. In this role, the incumbent will provide direction to staff members in completing assigned work and ensuring completion of required activities. Responsibilities will also be assigned for interpreting menus and menu instructions; ensuring proper hygiene and sanitation methods are followed; inspecting kitchen and dining areas; requisitioning supplies; and maintaining a storeroom.

Requirements

• Three years of experience in a commercial or institutional food service or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Substituting one year of vocational or technical school training in food preparation for the required experience.
• Ability to lift/carry 50 pounds occasionally, 20 pounds frequently, and able to push and pull a maximum force of 50 pounds.
• Valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Handle, prepare, cook, and serve food for regular, modified, and special diets.
• Maintain clean and sanitary work, preparation, and serving areas.
• Administer the food service unit and activities of assigned staff.
• Provide direction to staff members in completing assigned work.
• Interpret menus and menu instructions.
• Ensure proper hygiene and sanitation methods are followed.
• Inspect kitchen and dining areas.
• Requisition supplies and maintain a storeroom.

Benefits

• Generous state paid benefit allowance to help cover insurance premiums.
• A wide choice of health insurance plans with no pre-existing condition exclusions or limitations.
• Flexible spending accounts for health care expenses or dependent care.
• Employee assistance programs and health and fitness programs.
• 11 paid holidays.
• 15 days of vacation and 15 days of sick leave the first year.
• 401k plan with a generous match.
• Longevity Bonus for years of service.
• Student Loan repayment options.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED