Job Posting Title Temporary Food Service Specialist-2Agency 025 OKLAHOMA MILITARY DEPARTMENTSupervisory Organization Oklahoma Military DepartmentJob Posting End Date (Continuous if 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-Time Part timeJob Type TemporaryCompensation No benefitsJob DescriptionBasic PurposeThis 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.Temporary Status: Employees work a maximum of 29 hours per week for a total of 999 hours or one (1) year whichever comes first. Once the 999 hours are up temporary hours can be renewed at the employers’ recommendation.Compensation: $16.34 per hourTypical FunctionsUnder 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 scheduledLevel DescriptorThis is the basic level of this job family where employees are assigned simple and routine duties of handling, preparing and serving food. In this role they will perform tasks such as preparing toast, tea, and coffee, and maintaining the cleanliness of the food service area.Education and ExperienceMinimum of six (6) months in a commercial or institutional food service operation or an equivalent combination of education and experienceKnowledge, Skills, Abilities and CompetenciesAbility is required to carry out routine tasks to completion; to follow oral and written instructions and to establish and maintain effective working relationships with othersLicenses/Certificates required: Valid Oklahoma Driver’s license and ability to obtain a Food handler’s permitPhysical 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 timeConditions 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 persons who are U.S. citizens)Shift work and working weekends as needed (facility open 24 hours, 7 days a week)Valid Oklahoma Driver's LicenseTobacco and Vape free facilityEqual 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.Current active State of Oklahoma employees must apply for open positions internally through the Workday .
