Food Service Specialist I: Culinary Career Path

650 DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS; Norman (OK); On-site; USD 31,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

401K retirement plan

Paid time off

Holidays

Job summary

The 650 Department of Veterans Affairs in Norman, OK is seeking a Food Service Specialist I to prepare, cook and serve food for regular and modified diets in our facility. Starting salary is $30,534.40 per year ($14.68 per hour), with a potential career progression to Level II at $32,614.40 per year ($15.68 per hour) after a 1-year trial period.

Benefits include health, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, paid time off and holidays, plus other employee

Qualifications

• Knowledge of basic food preparation techniques.
• Knowledge of food service operations.
• Knowledge of proper sanitation practices.
• Ability to carry out routine tasks and follow instructions.

Responsibilities

• Prepare foods, salads and desserts and cook or bake items.
• Assist in maintaining clean and sanitary work areas.
• Label, load and deliver food carts or trays and assist with serving.

Skills

Basic food prep techniques

Food service operations

Sanitation practices

Basic mathematics

Job description

The 650 Department of Veterans Affairs in Norman, OK is seeking a Food Service Specialist I to prepare, cook and serve food for regular and modified diets in our facility. Starting salary is $30,534.40 per year ($14.68 per hour), with a potential career progression to Level II at $32,614.40 per year ($15.68 per hour) after a 1-year trial period.

Benefits include health, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, paid time off and holidays, plus other employee