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Food Service Specialist

Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services
Lawton, OK Full Time
POSTED ON 4/1/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/30/2025
Job Opportunity: Food Service Specialist

Jim Taliaferro Community Mental Health Center is seeking a full-time Food Service Specialist who enjoys working in the kitchen! This role involves handling, preparing, cooking, and serving food to our consumers while maintaining a clean and sanitary workspace.

Job Details:

  • Job Type: Full-Time
  • Salary: Level I: $30,500.00 per year ($14.66/hour) Level II: $32,500.00 per year ($15.63 hour) shift differentials & benefits allowance
  • Schedule: Varies based on facility needs
  • FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Qualifications & Requirements:

  • Level I: No prior experience or education required
  • Level II: one year of experience in a 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
  • Commitment to patient well-being and safety
  • Belief in the possibility of recovery
  • Ability to lift/carry up to 50 lbs and push/pull up to 25 lbs
  • Valid driver’s license for job-related travel
  • Must pass a physical examination and drug screening (for safety-sensitive roles)

Why Join Us?

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:

  • Generous state-paid benefits allowance to cover insurance premiums
  • Multiple health insurance plans (no pre-existing condition exclusions)
  • Flexible spending accounts (health & dependent care)
  • Employee assistance & wellness programs
  • Paid time off: 11 paid holidays, 15 vacation days, 15 sick days (first year)
  • Retirement savings plan with employer match
  • Longevity bonuses for years of service
  • Student loan repayment options
  • Training opportunities for CEU requirements

About Us:

Jim Taliaferro Community Mental Health Center in Lawton, OK is a community-based center with a primary focus on mental health and substance abuse treatment. The inpatient and outpatient services they provide include special groups and programs for adolescents, persons with co-occurring mental health and substance abuse disorders, seniors and older adults, women, men, and criminal justice groups.

Additional Information:

  • This facility operates 24/7, and work schedules may vary
  • Employees may be required to work weekends and overtime
  • Reasonable accommodations available for individuals with disabilities
  • Equal Opportunity Employer

Join us and make a meaningful impact in our community! Apply today!

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