Institutional Kitchen Specialist — School Meals

State of Oklahoma; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Oklahoma is seeking a Food Service Specialist to oversee daily food preparation for the Sooner Job Challenge Program. The role involves maintaining clean, sanitary kitchen areas and serving three meals daily, seven days a week, to students and cadre.

The position requires at least six months in a commercial or institutional food service, ability to follow recipes/dietary instructions, and a valid Oklahoma driver’s license with a food handler’s permit. Compensation is $34,000 annually.

Qualifications

• Six months in a commercial or institutional food service operation or equivalent.
• Ability to follow written recipes and dietary instructions.
• Valid Oklahoma driver’s license and ability to obtain a Food handler’s permit.

Responsibilities

• Prepare foods, salads, and desserts; cook or bake per master menu.
• Clean and prepare foods using knives, slicers, peelers and equipment such as ovens/steamers.
• Follow written orders including recipes and dietary instructions.
• Operate dishwasher and floor buffers as required.
• Remove refuse and maintain kitchen/dining/storage areas.
• Label, load, deliver food; defrost and clean refrigeration units and other equipment.
• Prepare and serve meals for students and cadre; manage portions and serving.
• Maintain records and prepare required reports.

Skills

Food preparation

Sanitation

Follow recipes

Record keeping

Safety procedures

Education

Six months food service experience

Tools

Ovens

Steamers

Dishwasher operation

Job description

State of Oklahoma is seeking a Food Service Specialist to oversee daily food preparation for the Sooner Job Challenge Program. The role involves maintaining clean, sanitary kitchen areas and serving three meals daily, seven days a week, to students and cadre.

The position requires at least six months in a commercial or institutional food service, ability to follow recipes/dietary instructions, and a valid Oklahoma driver’s license with a food handler’s permit. Compensation is $34,000 annually.