Incumbent Food Service Specialist

State-of-Oklahoma; Oklahoma; On-site; USD 31,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement benefits

11 holidays per year

15 days annual and sick leave

Job summary

Oklahoma Military Department in Pryor, OK, seeks a full-time Incumbent Food Service Specialist to prepare meals for cadets and cadre on a 24/7 operation. You will maintain sanitary kitchen areas, follow master recipes, and operate kitchen equipment as directed.

The role requires lifting up to 45 pounds, working in a continuous schedule, and meeting state background and drug-screen requirements. Competitive benefits apply.

Qualifications

• Minimum of six months in a commercial or institutional food service operation or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions and to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Must be able to lift a minimum of 45 pounds.
• Valid Oklahoma Driver’s license and ability to obtain a Food handler’s permit.

Responsibilities

• Prepare foods, salads, and desserts; cook or bake as directed by the master menu.
• Maintain clean and sanitary work, preparation and serving areas.
• Operate dishwasher and buffers; remove refuse and clean kitchen and storage areas.
• Label, load, and deliver food products; defrost and clean refrigeration units and equipment.
• Prepare and serve meals to cadets and cadre; follow dietary instructions and recipes.
• Assist with stock rotation and recording/reporting as required.

Skills

Follow instructions

Teamwork

Physical stamina

Education

Six months food service experience

Job description

Job Posting TitleIncumbent Food Service SpecialistAgency025 OKLAHOMA MILITARY DEPARTMENTSupervisory OrganizationOklahoma Military DepartmentJob Posting End DateRefer to the date listed at the top of this posting, if available. Continuous if date is blank.Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the posting end date above.Estimated Appointment End Date (Continuous if Blank)Full/Part-TimeFull timeJob TypeRegularCompensationJob DescriptionCompensation: $34,000Benefits : This is a full-time state position that provides a percentage of matching contributions to employees’ retirement plans, 11 holidays, and a minimum of 15 days of annual and sick leave per year. The state also offers a comprehensive benefits package, including a benefit allowance to offset the cost of insurance premiums for employees and their eligible dependents.Basic Purpose : This position is responsible for the daily food preparation for cadets attending Thunderbird Challenge Program of three meals per day, seven days per week. This includes maintaining clean and sanitary work, preparation and serving areas.Essential Functions:Under direct supervision, prepares foods, salads, and desserts; cooks or bakes as directed by the master menuCleans and prepares foods using tools such as knives, slicers, and peelers and commercial equipment such as ovens and steamersFollows written orders including recipes and dietary instructionsOperates dishwasher and buffersRemoves refuse from kitchen area; sweeps, mops, and scrubs kitchen, dining and storage areasLabels, loads, and delivers food products; defrosts and cleans refrigeration units and other equipment as directedResponsible for preparing and serving meals to cadets and cadre using items for cooking and baking, cutting and preparing meat, poultry or fishResponsible for performing highly skilled work involving the operation of an institutional food service unit for up to 225 people per mealMake recommendations for future food needs, receive and store food and assist with serving food. Interprets recipes and follows modified diet plansMaintains necessary records and prepares required reportsAttend staff meetings as required and attends training as scheduledThis job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without noticeKnowledge, Skills and Abilities : 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 othersEducation and Experience: Minimum of six (6) months in a commercial or institutional food service operation or an equivalent combination of education and experienceLicenses/Certificates required : Valid Oklahoma Driver’s license and ability to obtain a Food handler’s permitPhysical Requirements:Must be able to lift a minimum of 45 poundsAble to bend, stoop, twist, reach overhead, stretch\\Able to be on feet for extended periods of timeConditions of Employment :Serves a 12 month trial periodContingent on a favorable NCIC/OSBI background checkContingent on passing pre-employment drug & alcohol screeningContingent on continuous federal fundingEmployee will be considered essential personnel (required to work during inclement weather)Available to work if called in due to an emergencyShift work and working weekends (facility open 24 hours, 7 days a week)T1, child care check security clearance (eligibility for national security positions shall be granted only to persons who are U.S. citizens)Valid Oklahoma Driver’s LicenseTobacco and Vape free facilityNon-exempt FLSA statusNotes : This position is located at Thunderbird Youth Academy in Pryor, OK. Travel may be required at the expense of the employee to be reimbursed within 45 days of travelEmployment eligibility verified through e-Verify (Homeland Security), and a National Agency Check for positions that require computer access.Equal Opportunity EmploymentThe 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 .If you are needing any extra assistance or have any questions relating to a job you have applied for, please click the link below and find the agency for which you applied for additional information:Agency Contact