Temporary Food Service Worker

State of Oklahoma; Pryor Creek (OK); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

The State of Oklahoma is seeking a Temporary Food Service Worker responsible for preparing and serving meals for cadets at the Thunderbird Challenge Program. This part-time position involves maintaining cleanliness in the kitchen and following dietary instructions, with a pay rate of $16.34 per hour. Candidates must have at least six months of experience in food service and a valid Oklahoma Driver’s license.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6 months in a commercial or institutional food service operation.
• Ability to carry out routine tasks to completion.
• Valid Oklahoma Driver’s license and ability to obtain a Food handler’s permit.

Responsibilities

• Prepare foods, salads, and desserts; maintain cleanliness in food service areas.
• Prepare and serve meals to cadets; operate kitchen equipment.
• Maintain necessary records and prepare required reports.

Skills

Ability to follow instructions

Teamwork

Food preparation

Education

6 months in food service

Job description

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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.

Compensation: $16.34 hourly

Typical Functions

• Under direct supervision, prepares foods, salads, and desserts; cooks or bakes as directed by the master menu
• Cleans and prepares foods using tools such as knives, slicers, and peelers and commercial equipment such as ovens and steamers
• Follows written orders including recipes and dietary instructions
• Operates dishwasher and buffers
• Removes refuse from kitchen area; sweeps, mops, and scrubs kitchen, dining and storage areas
• Labels, loads, and delivers food products; defrosts and cleans refrigeration units and other equipment as directed
• Responsible for preparing and serving meals to cadets and cadre using items for cooking and baking, cutting and preparing meat, poultry or fish
• Responsible for performing highly skilled work involving the operation of an institutional food service unit for up to 225 people per meal
• Make recommendations for future food needs, receive and store food and assist with serving food. Interprets recipes and follows modified diet plans
• Maintains necessary records and prepares required reports
• Attend staff meetings as required and attend training as scheduled

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. Tasks include preparing toast, tea, and coffee, and maintaining the cleanliness of the food service area.

Education And Experience

Minimum of six (6) months in a commercial or institutional food service operation or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities And Competencies

Ability to carry out routine tasks to completion; follow oral and written instructions; establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.

Special Requirements

Licenses/Certificates required: Valid Oklahoma Driver’s license and ability to obtain a Food handler’s permit.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to lift a minimum of 45 pounds
• Able to bend, stoop, twist, reach overhead, stretch
• Able to be on feet for extended periods

Conditions Of Employment

• Contingent on a favorable NCIC/OSBI background check
• Contingent on passing pre-employment drug & alcohol screening
• Employee considered essential personnel (required to work during inclement weather)
• Available to work if called in due to an emergency
• Shift work and working weekends (facility open 24/7)
• T1, child care check security clearance (U.S. citizenship required for national security positions)
• Valid Oklahoma Driver’s License
• Tobacco and Vape free facility
• Non-exempt FLSA status

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Part-time

Job function

Management and Manufacturing

Industries

Government Administration