Temporary Food Service Specialist-1

Oklahoma State Government•Oklahoma City, OK

12d•$16

About The Position

This position is responsible for the daily food preparation for students attending Sooner Job Challenge Program of three meals per day, seven days per week. This includes maintaining clean and sanitary work, preparation and serving areas. For more program information please visit www.SoonerJobChallenge.org. Temporary Status : Employees work a maximum of 29 hours per week for a total of 999 hours or one (1) year whichever comes first. Once the 999 hours are up temporary hours can be renewed at the employers’ recommendation. Compensation: $16.34 per hour

Requirements

Minimum of six (6) months in a commercial or institutional food service operation or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Ability is required to carry out routine tasks to completion; to follow oral and written instructions and to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others
Valid Oklahoma Driver’s license and ability to obtain a Food handler’s permit
Must be able to lift a minimum of 45 pounds
Able to bend, stoop, twist, reach overhead, and stretch
Able to be on feet for extended periods of time
Employment is in the unclassified service as an employee at will.
Contingent on a favorable NCIC/OSBI background check.
Contingent on passing pre-employment drug & alcohol screening.
Contingent upon continuous federal funding (this is a federal funded position)
Available to work if called in due to an emergency
Employee will be considered essential personnel (required to work during inclement weather.
T1, child care check security clearance (eligibility for national security positions shall be granted only to persons who are U.S. citizens)
Shift work and working weekends as needed (facility open 24 hours, 7 days a week)
Valid Oklahoma Driver's License
Tobacco and Vape free facility

Responsibilities

Under direct supervision, prepares foods, salads, and desserts; cooks or bakes as directed by the master menu
Cleans and prepares foods using tools such as knives, slicers, and peelers and commercial equipment such as ovens and steamers
Follows written orders including recipes and dietary instructions
Operates dishwasher and floor buffers as required
Removes refuse from kitchen area; sweeps, mops, and scrubs kitchen, dining and storage areas
Labels, loads, and delivers food products; defrosts and cleans refrigeration units and other equipment as directed
Responsible for preparing and serving meals for students and cadre using items for cooking and baking, cutting and preparing meat, poultry or fish
Responsible for performing highly skilled work involving the operation of an institutional food service unit for up to 100 people per meal
Make recommendations for future food needs, receive and store food and assist with serving food.
Interprets recipes and follows modified diet plans
Maintains necessary records and prepares required reports
Attend staff meetings as required and attends training as scheduled