Food Service Specialist II

Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services; Fort Supply (OK); On-site; USD 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous benefit allowance

11 Paid Holidays

15 days vacation + 15 days sick leave

Job summary

Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services is seeking a dependable Food Service Specialist II to provide quality meals and service for inpatients and residents. The role includes floating between Lighthouse Services in Woodward and the Fort Supply Inpatient Unit to support meal preparation and service.

Ideal candidates are reliable, safety-conscious and team-oriented, ready to maintain a clean kitchen and uphold food-safety standards while working with others to meet

Qualifications

• One year of experience in commercial or institutional food service or equivalent education/experience.
• Substitution of vocational/technical school training for required experience possible.

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.
• Assist with maintaining 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 a team to ensure meals are prepared and served on schedule.

Skills

Food service

Job description

Now Hiring: Food Service Specialist II

Make a difference through great food and great service!

We are looking for a dependable and motivated Food Service Specialist II to join our team and help provide quality meals and excellent food service to individuals in our inpatient and enhanced residential facilities.

This position will serve as a floater between Lighthouse Services in Woodward and the Fort Supply Inpatient Unit, providing support where needed and helping ensure meals are prepared and served safely, efficiently, and with care.

We’re seeking someone who is reliable, team-oriented, safety-conscious, and takes pride in providing quality food service. If you enjoy working with others, staying organized, and making a positive difference through your work, we’d like to hear from you!

What You’ll Do

• 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.

• Assist with maintaining 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 as part of a team to ensure meals are prepared and served on schedule.

Job Type/Salary:

• Application Period: 9/22/2026 through 10/6/2026

• Full-Time

• Primary Working Hours: 6:00am-2:30 or 9:30 - 6:00pm

• Annual Salary - $32,500.00/$15.62

• Number of Vacancies - 1(one)

• FLSA Statues: Non-Exempt

Qualifications

Requirements at this level consist of one year of experience in commercial or institutional food service or an equivalent combination of education and experience, substituting one year of vocational or technical school training in food preparation for the required experience.

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 benefit allowance to offset insurance costs

• Flexible Spending Account

• 11 Paid Holidays

• 15 days of vacation and 15 days of sick leave the first year

• Retirement Savings Plan with a generous company match

• Employee Assistance Program

• Longevity Bonus for years of service

• Student Loan repayment options

Special Requirements:

• Applicant must be able to pass an OSBI background.

• Must possess a US driver’s license to perform job related travel if necessary.

• 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.

• (if Required)Applicants must submit to a physical examination and shall meet the physical examination requirements of occasionally lifting/carrying 50 pounds and be able to pull a maximum force of 25 pounds.

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.

An Equal Opportunity Employer. Drug, Alcohol and Tobacco free workplace.