Food Service Specialist I

Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services; United States; On-site; USD 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Oklahoma Forensic Center in Vinita, OK is hiring Food Service Specialists to prepare, cook and serve meals for regular and special diets in an inpatient behavioral health setting. Expect cleaning and sanitation duties across preparation and service areas. Open until filled with a 24/7 operation and 5:00am-1:30pm or 11:00am-7:30pm shifts.

Wages start at $15.62 per hour, with non-exempt status. Applicants must meet post-offer medical requirements, including a physical exam and drug testing.

Qualifications

• No formal qualifications stated.
• Must be willing and able to fulfill any job-related travel and have a valid driver's license.
• Physical requirements: occasionally lifting/carrying 50 pounds; 20 pounds frequently; able to push/pull 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Handle, prepare, cook, and serve food for regular, modified and special diets.
• Maintain clean and sanitary work, preparation and serving areas.

Job description

Join a team that CARES!

Here at ODMHSAS, we believe in I.C.A.R.E. – Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence. Our mission is to promote healthy communities and provide the highest quality care to enhance the well-being of all Oklahomans. We take that very seriously – because we care!

About us:

Come grow with us! The Oklahoma Forensic Center (OFC) located in Vinita, OK is a 24 hour/365 day secure inpatient forensic facility that provides jail competency services for the State of Oklahoma. Currently, OFC has 268 beds for consumers who have been found Incompetent for adjudication or adjudicated as Not Guilty by Reason of Insanity.

About the Position:

Here at the Oklahoma Forensic Center the Food Service department is hiring for Food Service Specialists that would be assigned responsibilities at an inpatient behavioral health facility that may include, but are not limited to, handling, preparing, cooking, and serving food for regular, modified and special diets. This includes maintaining clean and sanitary work, preparation and serving areas.

Job Type/Salary:

Open/Close dates: 11/2/2026-until filled

Full-time

Hourly payrate : $15.62/hr

Shift differentials when applicable

Primary Working Hours are 5:00am-1:30pm & 11:00am-7:30pm

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Primary Work Location/Department: Oklahoma Forensic Center/ Food Service

Vacancies: Multiple

Minimum Qualifications and Experience:

Level 1 – No requirements.

Special Requirements:

Applicants must be willing and able to fulfill any job-related travel normally associated with this position and as such have a valid driver’s license.

Upon a conditional offer of employment, Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services applicants must submit to a physical examination and shall meet the physical examination requirements of occasionally lifting/carrying 50 pounds; 20 pounds frequently and able to push and pull a maximum force of 50 pounds.

Great Reasons to Work with Us:

ODMHSAS is proud to provide a comprehensive benefits package designed to support our employees and their dependents. Our benefits include:

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

Retirement Savings Plan with a generous match

Longevity Bonus for years of service

Student Loan repayment options

Training opportunities for CEU requirements

Drug and Alcohol Pre-employment and Pre-placement Testing:

Upon a conditional offer of employment, applicants for safety sensitive positions shall be required to submit to urinalysis to test for drugs.Appointment to a safety sensitive position shall be contingent upon a negative drug test result.

THIS AGENCY REQUIRES COVERAGE 24 HOURS, 7 DAYS PER WEEK. WORK HOURS AND LOCATION MAY VARY DEPENDING ON BUSINESS NECESSITY. EMPLOYEES MAY BE REQUIRED TO WORK

WEEKENDS AND OVERTIME.

Reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities may be provided upon request.

The State of Oklahoma is an equal opportunity employer