Food Service Specialist II

Oklahoma Office of Juvenile Affairs; Tecumseh (OK); On-site; USD 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Spending Accounts

Retirement Savings Plan

Vacation and Sick Leave

Paid Holidays

Employee Assistance Program

Longevity Bonuses

Job summary

The Oklahoma Office of Juvenile Affairs operates at Central Oklahoma Juvenile Center in Tecumseh, Oklahoma, seeking a food service worker to prepare meals and maintain sanitary kitchen areas. The role supports state-operated facilities and requires adherence to dietary orders and safety procedures.

Responsibilities include cooking, cleaning, and handling food service equipment, with a strong emphasis on teamwork and reliability in a demanding environment.

Qualifications

• One year of experience in a commercial or institutional food service or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Knowledge of basic food preparation techniques and sanitation practices.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions and work with others.

Responsibilities

• Prepares foods, salads, and desserts; cooks or bakes items as ordered.
• Cleans and prepares foods using knives, slicers, peelers, ovens and steamers; follows diet orders.
• Operates dishwasher and cleans kitchen equipment and dining areas.
• Delivers food carts or trays and assists with storage and sanitation.

Skills

Food preparation

Sanitation

Teamwork

Job description

This position is located at Central Oklahoma Juvenile Center in Tecumseh, Oklahoma.

Basic Purpose

Positions in this job family are involved in handling, preparing, cooking and serving food for regular, modified and special diets at a state hospital, school, facility or institution. This includes maintaining clean and sanitary work, preparation and serving areas.

Compensation

$32,205

Key Responsibilities

• Prepares foods, salads, and desserts; cooks or bakes a variety of items.
• Supplies unit with meat, fish or fowl as ordered; cuts and prepares meat, poultry or fish.
• Cleans and prepares foods using tools such as knives, slicers and peelers and equipment such as ovens and steamers; follows written diet orders.
• Operates dishwasher; gathers, cleans, stacks and hand washes or scours pots, pans, dishes, silverware and other cooking and baking utensils.
• Removes refuse from kitchen area; sweeps mops and scrubs kitchen, dining and storage areas.
• Labels, loads and delivers food carts or trays; picks up trays after use.
• Defrosts and cleans refrigerators, walk-in coolers and related equipment.
• Operates state-owned cars, vans, and/or other motorized transportation.

Other Duties

• Demonstrates knowledge of and supports mission, vision, value statements, standards, policies and procedures, confidentiality standards, and the code of ethical behavior.
• Ability to multi-task and adapt to demanding and changing timelines.
• Ability to maintain a high degree of discretion, integrity and sensitivity to confidentiality and privacy.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment while building strong relationships with all levels of staff and effectively collaborating, communicating, respecting, and assisting peers.

Level Descriptor

This is the basic level of this job family where employees are assigned simple and routine duties of handling, preparing and serving food. In this role they will perform tasks such as preparing toast, tea, and coffee, and maintaining the cleanliness of the food service area.

Minimum Qualification

Education and Experience requirements at this level consist of one year of experience in a 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.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Competencies

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities required at this level include knowledge of basic food preparation techniques; of food service operations; of proper sanitation practices; and of basic mathematics. 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.

Special requirements:

• Must be willing fulfill any job-related travel normally associated with this position and possess a valid Oklahoma driver’s license for operating state-owned vehicles.
• Must be able to pass OSBI and FBI background check.
• A trial period of 12 months will be required.

The Office of Juvenile Affairs has determined that some positions in this job family are safety sensitive as defined by63 O.S. 427.8.

WhyYou’llLoveItHere!

HOPE. COMPASSION. COMMITMENT.As a Hope-centered agencythe Oklahoma Office of Juvenile Affairs (OJA) strives to provide Oklahoma youth andfamilies withthe resources and support they need to reach their full potential. Our mission is to collaborate with youth, families, and community partners to create pathways for success through prevention and treatment for all Oklahoma Youth. Check out why we are passionate about juvenile affairs and believe it is the career for you!

Extensive Benefits

• Generous state paid benefit allowance to help cover insurance premiums.
• Comprehensive Health Coverage: A wide choice of health insurance plans with no pre-existing condition exclusions.
• Flexible Spending Accounts: Options for healthcare and dependent care expenses.
• Retirement Savings Plan: With a generous company match to help secure your future.
• 15 days of vacation and 15 days of sick leave the first year for full time employees.
• 11 paid holidays a year.
• Employee Assistance Program: Support when you need it.
• Longevity Bonuses: For years of dedicated service.

About Us: Our vision is that all Oklahoma youth and families have the resources and support they need to reach their full potential. We collaborate with youth, families, and community partners to create pathways for success through prevention and treatment for all Oklahoma youth.

The State of Oklahoma is an equal opportunity employer

The State of Oklahoma is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of genetic information, race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability.