Food Service Specialist

State of Oklahoma•Fort Supply, OK

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Food Service Specialist II works primarily at Lighthouse Services in Woodward, providing meals and food service to individuals in inpatient and enhanced residential facilities. The role prepares and serves meals safely, efficiently, and with care; maintains clean and sanitary food-service areas; and helps ensure meals are ready on schedule. The position may involve providing direction and assistance to employees performing 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 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 a drug test after a conditional offer; appointment depends on a negative 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 with the team to ensure meals are prepared and served on schedule.