Food Service Specialist -Griffin Memorial Hospital
About The Position
Griffin Memorial Hospital in Norman, Oklahoma, is hiring Food Service Specialists to handle, prepare, cook, and serve food. The role accommodates regular, modified, and special diets, including diets required for medical or health conditions, and maintains clean, sanitary work, food-preparation, and serving areas. The position is full-time, with 8-hour shifts, five days per week (40-hour workweeks). Scheduled days vary, and both Saturdays and Sundays are required. Work hours and location may vary based on business necessity. The agency provides coverage 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and employees may be required to work weekends and overtime. The position is non-exempt. Pay is $14.66 per hour at Level I and $15.63 per hour at Level II. The stated annual base salary range is $30,492.80–$32,510.40, plus a benefits allowance. The position is posted until filled. Griffin Memorial Hospital is a 120-bed acute psychiatric hospital in Norman, Oklahoma. It serves all 77 Oklahoma counties and provides inpatient hospital care to adults aged 18 and over with severe mental illness who need mental health and substance abuse services.
Requirements
- Level I: No experience required.
- Level II: 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.
- Understanding of food safety and sanitation protocols.
- Ability to accommodate dietary modifications and special diets.
- Strong organizational skills to manage multiple food preparation and serving tasks efficiently.
- Upon a conditional offer, submit to a physical examination and meet the physical requirements of lifting or carrying 50 pounds occasionally and 20 pounds frequently, and pushing or pulling a maximum force of 50 pounds.
- Willingness and ability to fulfill job-related travel normally associated with the position, and a valid driver’s license.
- Available to work required Saturday and Sunday shifts; employees may also be required to work weekends and overtime.
Responsibilities
- Handle, prepare, cook, and serve food.
- Accommodate regular, modified, and special dietary needs, including diets related to medical or health conditions.
- Keep work, preparation, and serving areas clean and sanitary.
- Fulfill job-related travel normally associated with the position.
Benefits
- Benefits allowance
- 15 days of sick leave per year
- 15 days of annual leave per year
- 11 paid holidays
- Wide choice of health insurance plans with no pre-existing condition exclusions
- Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care expenses
- 401(k) match of up to 7%
- Employee Assistance Program
- Longevity bonuses
- Training opportunities and continuous learning and development for CEU requirements
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
