Food Service Specialist IV

3M HEALTHCARE; Oklahoma; On-site; USD 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vacation and sick leave

Retirement plan

Employee assistance program

Longevity bonuses

Continuing education opportunities

Job summary

Griffin Memorial Hospital in Norman, Oklahoma is seeking a Food Service Specialist IV to oversee the preparation and serving of meals for regular and modified diets. This role involves directing staff, interpreting menus, and maintaining hygiene in the kitchen and dining areas.

You will manage the food service unit, coordinate shifts, and ensure quality, timely meals while meeting standards. A minimum of three years in food service or one year vocational training is required; lifting up to 50

Qualifications

• Three years experience in a commercial or institutional food service or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Or one year vocational or technical school training in food preparation substituting for the required experience.

Responsibilities

• Interpret menus and menu instructions and ensure proper hygiene and sanitation methods.
• Inspect kitchen and dining areas and maintain storeroom and supplies.
• Direct staff in completing assigned work and ensure timely meal service.
• Requisition supplies and supervise the food service unit as assigned.

Skills

Food service experience

Education

Vocational or technical school training in food preparation

Job description

Food Service Specialist IV

Agency: Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services.

Job Posting End Date: Refer to the date listed at the top of this posting, if available. Continuous if date is blank. Applications accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the posting end date above.

Job Overview

Positions in this job family handle, prepare, cook and serve food for regular, modified and special diets at Griffin Memorial Hospital. This includes maintaining clean and sanitary work, preparation and serving areas. At this level, the incumbent administers the food service unit and activities of assigned staff in the preparation and serving of food at Griffin Memorial Hospital and Children's Recovery Center. The incumbent provides direction to staff members in completing assigned work and ensuring completion of required activities. Responsibilities include interpreting menus and menu instructions; ensuring proper hygiene and sanitation methods are followed; inspecting kitchen and dining areas; requisitioning supplies; and maintaining a storeroom.

Job Type / Salary

• Full time, 8‑hour shifts
• $19.23/hour plus benefits allowance, vacation, sick leave and an excellent retirement plan
• Scheduled days: Varies (8‑hour shifts / 5 days a week (40‑hour workweeks))
• Non‑exempt

Minimum Qualifications and Experience

• Three years experience in a commercial or institutional food service or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Or one year vocational or technical school training in food preparation substituting for the required experience.

Special Requirements

• Upon a conditional offer, applicants must submit to a physical examination and meet the requirements of lifting/carrying 50 pounds occasionally, 20 pounds frequently and be able to push and pull a maximum force of 50 pounds.
• Applicants must be willing and able to fulfill any job‑related travel normally associated with this position and have a valid driver’s license.

Benefits

• Annual base salary range of $40,000 plus a generous benefits allowance.
• Comprehensive health coverage with a wide choice of health insurance plans with no pre‑existing condition exclusions.
• Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care expenses.
• 11 paid holidays, 15 days of vacation and 15 days of sick leave in the first year.
• Retirement savings plan with a generous company match.
• Employee assistance program.
• Longevity bonuses for years of dedicated service.
• Continuous learning and development for CEU requirements.

Work Hours and Location

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.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities may be provided upon request.
An Equal Opportunity Employer.
Equal Opportunity Employment.
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.
Current active State of Oklahoma employees must apply for open positions internally through the Workday Jobs Hub.

Additional Information

About Griffin Memorial Hospital (GMH) — located in Norman, Oklahoma, serving all 77 counties, a 120‑bed acute psychiatric hospital serving persons aged 18 and over with severe mental illness and providing in‑patient hospital care for those in need of mental health and substance abuse services.