Food Service Specialist IV

Food Service Specialist IV Agency: Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services. Job Posting End Date: Refer to the date listed at the top of this posting, if available. Continuous if date is blank. Applications accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the posting end date above. Job Overview Positions in this job family handle, prepare, cook and serve food for regular, modified and special diets at Griffin Memorial Hospital. This includes maintaining clean and sanitary work, preparation and serving areas. At this level, the incumbent administers the food service unit and activities of assigned staff in the preparation and serving of food at Griffin Memorial Hospital and Children's Recovery Center. The incumbent provides direction to staff members in completing assigned work and ensuring completion of required activities. Responsibilities include interpreting menus and menu instructions; ensuring proper hygiene and sanitation methods are followed; inspecting kitchen and dining areas; requisitioning supplies; and maintaining a storeroom. Job Type / Salary Full time, 8‑hour shifts $19.23/hour plus benefits allowance, vacation, sick leave and an excellent retirement plan Scheduled days: Varies (8‑hour shifts / 5 days a week (40‑hour workweeks)) Non‑exempt Minimum Qualifications and Experience Three years experience in a commercial or institutional food service or equivalent combination of education and experience. Or one year vocational or technical school training in food preparation substituting for the required experience. Special Requirements Upon a conditional offer, applicants must submit to a physical examination and meet the requirements of lifting/carrying 50 pounds occasionally, 20 pounds frequently and be able to push and pull a maximum force of 50 pounds. Applicants must be willing and able to fulfill any job‑related travel normally associated with this position and have a valid driver’s license. Benefits Annual base salary range of $40,000 plus a generous benefits allowance. Comprehensive health coverage with a wide choice of health insurance plans with no pre‑existing condition exclusions. Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care expenses. 11 paid holidays, 15 days of vacation and 15 days of sick leave in the first year. Retirement savings plan with a generous company match. Employee assistance program. Longevity bonuses for years of dedicated service. Continuous learning and development for CEU requirements. Work Hours and Location THIS AGENCY REQUIRES COVERAGE 24 HOURS, 7 DAYS PER WEEK. WORK HOURS AND LOCATION MAY VARY DEPENDING ON BUSINESS NECESSITY. EMPLOYEES MAY BE REQUIRED TO WORK WEEKENDS AND OVERTIME. Equal Opportunity Statement Reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities may be provided upon request. An Equal Opportunity Employer. Equal Opportunity Employment. The 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. Additional Information About Griffin Memorial Hospital (GMH) — located in Norman, Oklahoma, serving all 77 counties, a 120‑bed acute psychiatric hospital serving persons aged 18 and over with severe mental illness and providing in‑patient hospital care for those in need of mental health and substance abuse services. #J-18808-Ljbffr OKGOV