PT Food Service Specialist

Skip to main contentState of Oklahoma CareersSign InPT Food Service Specialist page is loadedPT Food Service SpecialistApplylocationsOklahoma Countytime typePart timeposted onPosted 29 Days Agojob requisition idJR61616Job Posting TitlePT Food Service SpecialistAgency025 OKLAHOMA MILITARY DEPARTMENTSupervisory OrganizationOklahoma Military DepartmentJob Posting End Date Refer 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-TimePart timeJob TypeRegularCompensationJob DescriptionSalary:  $16.34 per hour Benefits:  This is a part-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 students attending Sooner Job Challenge Program of three meals per day, seven days per week.  This includes maintaining clean and sanitary work, preparation and serving areas.  For more program information please visit www.SoonerJobChallenge.org. 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 floor buffers as requiredRemoves 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 for students 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 100 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 scheduled This 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 notice Knowledge, 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 others  Education and Experience:  Minimum of six (6) months in a commercial or institutional food service operation or an equivalent combination of education and experience 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 poundsAble to bend, stoop, twist, reach overhead, and stretchAble to be on feet for extended periods of time Conditions of Employment: Employment is in the unclassified service as an employee at will.Contingent on a favorable NCIC/OSBI background check.Contingent on passing pre-employment drug & alcohol screening.Contingent upon continuous federal funding (this is a federal funded position)Available to work if called in due to an emergencyEmployee will be considered essential personnel (required to work during inclement weather.T1, child care check security clearance (eligibility for national security positions shall be granted only to...