Food Service Worker

DRTC; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 23,000 - 26,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Retirement Options

Paid Training

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Dale Rogers Training Center (DRTC) is hiring a Kitchen Assistant for on-site work at Vanwey Dining Hall on Tinker Air Force Base in OK. The role covers food preparation, customer service, sanitation, and ware washing, with potential rotation across duties to support daily operations.

Ideal candidates are 18+ with a Real ID license; food service experience is helpful but not required. This Ability One position supports individuals with disabilities and requires background checks and credentialing.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Must have Real ID Compliant Driver License.
• Food service experience or completion of a certified food training program preferred but not required.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to cleanliness and food safety.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Reliable attendance and punctuality required.
• Professional demeanor and positive work ethic.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Ability to obtain and maintain all required facility access credentials.
• Ability to pass extensive agency and client background checks.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, portion, label, store, rotate food per recipes and safety standards.
• Serve customers in a professional, friendly, and efficient manner.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of workstations, equipment, utensils, service areas, and dining spaces.
• Monitor and restock food, supplies, and inventory as needed.
• Follow all food safety, sanitation, cleaning schedules, and operating procedures.
• Report equipment issues and customer concerns to supervisors.
• Set up, operate, and maintain clipper and ware washing equipment.
• Wash, sanitize, dry, and store dishes, trays, utensils, and cookware.
• Stock serving areas with clean dishes and supplies.
• Maintain cleanliness of dishwashing areas, equipment, bus carts, and waste receptacles.
• Perform end-of-shift cleaning procedures and ensure sanitation standards are maintained.
• Attend required training and meetings and perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

18+ age

Driver license

Food service exp

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Customer service

Punctuality

Professional demeanor

Follow instructions

Background checks

Access credentials

Food safety

Job description

Kitchen Assistant

Part-Time | On-Site

Location: Tinker AFB, Del City, OK

Schedule: Wednesday – Sunday (Varies based on Operational Needs)

Shift: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Salary: $17.75 / hr.

Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, & Life Insurance, Retirement Options, Paid Training, Paid Time Off, Vacation, & much more

About DRTC

At DRTC, we believe meaningful work creates opportunities for growth, independence, and success. We are seeking dependable Food Service Workers to support daily operations at Vanwey Dining Hall through food preparation, customer service, sanitation, and ware washing duties. This role is essential to maintaining a safe, clean, and welcoming dining environment while helping DRTC fulfill its mission of empowering individuals through employment, training, and exceptional service.

Ability One Position

This position(s) is specifically set-aside to employ a person with a disability.

Documentation of disability is required. A written report/letter signed by a licensed physician, psychiatrist, or qualified psychologist must be provided on letterhead with the address. The report/letter must provide the nature and extent of the person’s disability, be dated and signed by the professional, and include his/her credentials.

Any disabling condition(s) may be considered as long as it meets all areas of qualification. Types of qualifying disabilities include:

• Traumatic Brain Injury
• Intellectual Disability
• Autism
• Learning Disability
• Mental Illness
• Epilepsy/Seizure Disorder
• Hearing Impairment
• Visual Impairment/Blindness
• Physical Disability and Medical Conditions which also limit ability to maintain employment.

POSITION OVERVIEW

Dale Rogers Training Center (DRTC) is seeking dependable and motivated Food Service Workers to support dining operations at Vanwey Dining Hall on Tinker Air Force Base. This position is responsible for food preparation, customer service, sanitation, dishwashing, ware washing, and facility cleanliness while maintaining contract standards and food safety requirements. Food Service Workers play an essential role in providing quality dining services by preparing ingredients, serving customers, maintaining sanitary workstations, and supporting kitchen operations. This position may rotate between food service, ware washer/clipper duties, and grounds support responsibilities to help ensure efficient daily operations.

Qualifications:

• Must be 18 years of age or older
• Must have Real ID Compliant Driver License
• Food service experience or completion of a certified food training program preferred but not required
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to cleanliness and food safety
• Excellent customer service and communication skills
• Reliable attendance and punctuality required
• Professional demeanor and positive work ethic
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions
• Ability to obtain and maintain all required facility access credentials
• Ability to pass extensive agency and client background checks

Additional Qualifications:

• Must meet badge requirements for all assigned buildings
• Must complete DRTC/Tinker Federal Contract Food Sanitation and Safety training at agency expense

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Prepare, portion, label, store, and rotate food items in accordance with established recipes and food safety standards
• Serve customers in a professional, friendly, and efficient manner
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of workstations, equipment, utensils, service areas, and dining spaces
• Monitor and restock food, supplies, and inventory as needed
• Follow all food safety, sanitation, cleaning schedules, and operational procedures
• Report equipment issues and customer concerns to supervisors
• Set up, operate, and maintain clipper and ware washing equipment
• Wash, sanitize, dry, and properly store dishes, trays, utensils, and cookware
• Stock serving areas with clean dishes and supplies
• Maintain cleanliness of dishwashing areas, equipment, bus carts, and waste receptacles
• Perform end-of-shift cleaning procedures and ensure sanitation standards are maintained at all times
• Attend required training and meetings and perform other duties as assigned

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to stand for up to 8 hours per shift
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. vertically
• Ability to move up to 25 lbs. horizontally
• Ability to carry materials up to 100 feet
• Frequent standing, walking, bending, twisting, reaching, crouching, and kneeling
• Ability to push, pull, drag, and lift equipment and supplies
• Must maintain mobility, vision, and dexterity appropriate for assigned duties

About DRTC

Dale Rogers Training Center is committed to providing employment opportunities, training, and support services that promote independence, inclusion, and meaningful work. Every position within the organization contributes to our mission of empowering individuals of all abilities through high-quality service and professional excellence.

DRTC

2501 N. Utah Ave. Oklahoma City, OK 73107
Phone: [phone] ext. 1701
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DRTC is an EEO/Vet/Disability Employer