Food Service Specialist

Food Service SpecialistNow Hiring: Food Service Specialist IIMake a difference through great food and great service!We are looking for a dependable and motivated Food Service Specialist II to join our team and help provide quality meals and excellent food service to individuals in our inpatient and enhanced residential facilities.This position will serve primarily at our Lighthouse Services in Woodward and ensure meals are prepared and served safely, efficiently, and with care.We're seeking someone who is reliable, team-oriented, safety-conscious, and takes pride in providing quality food service. If you enjoy working with others, staying organized, and making a positive difference through your work, we'd like to hear from you!Qualifications: Requirements at this level consist of one year of experience in commercial or institutional food service or an equivalent combination of education and experience, substituting one year of vocational or technical school training in food preparation for the required experience.What You'll DoPrepare and serve meals for inpatient and residential facilities.Use a variety of cooking and baking equipment and supplies.Cut and prepare meat, poultry, and fish.Fry, roast, bake, and prepare a variety of foods.Assist with maintaining an organized, clean, and sanitary kitchen and food-service area.Provide direction and assistance to employees performing simple and routine food-handling and serving duties.Follow food-safety, sanitation, and workplace procedures.Work as part of a team to ensure meals are prepared and served on schedule.Job Type/Salary:Application Period: 11/10/2026 - 11/29/2026Full-TimePrimary Working Hours: 6:00am-2:30 or 9:30 - 6:00pmAnnual Salary - $32,500.00/$15.62Number of Vacancies - 1(one)FLSA Statues: Non-ExemptGreat Reasons to Work with Us! ODMHSAS is proud to provide a comprehensive benefits package designed to support our employees and their dependents. Our benefits include:Generous benefit allowance to off-set insurance costsFlexible Spending Account11 Paid Holidays15 days of vacation and 15 days of sick leave the first yearRetirement Savings Plan with a generous company matchEmployee Assistance ProgramLongevity Bonus for years of serviceStudent Loan repayment optionsSpecial Requirements:Applicant must be able to pass an OSBI background.Must possess a US driver's license to perform job related travel if necessary.Upon a conditional offer of employment, applicants for safety sensitive positions shall be required to submit to urinalysis to test for drugs. Appointment to a safety sensitive position shall be contingent upon a negative drug test result.(if Required) Applicants must submit to a physical examination and shall meet the physical examination requirements of occasionally lifting/carrying 50 pounds and be able to pull a maximum force of 25 pounds.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.Reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities may be provided upon request.An Equal Opportunity Employer. Drug, Alcohol and Tobacco free workplace.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.