Food Service Worker (P/T Temp)

Looking for someone willing to work weekends on the day or evening shift - 1 vacancy

• Hourly wage is $16.34; PAID MONTHLY
• Hiring for weekend shift, am or pm shift ( 2 weekdays could vary based on needs)
• Located in Pryor, OK
• Apply directly on the State of Oklahoma Careers site here >
• https://okgov.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/okgovjobs

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 Thunderbird's recommendation.

Basic Purpose: This position is responsible to assist the Food Service Managers and Cooks prepare and serve three meals per day, seven days per week for cadets and staff. This includes maintaining a clean and sanitary work and dining environment.

Typical Functions:

• Under direct supervision assist in preparing foods, salads, and desserts; cooks or bakes as directed by the master menu.
• Responsible for preparing and serving meals to cadets and cadre using items for cooking and baking, cutting and preparing meat, poultry or fish.
• Responsible for performing highly skilled work involving the operation of an institutional food service unit for up to 225 people per meal.
• Cleans and prepares foods using tools such as knives, slicers, and peelers and commercial equipment such as ovens and steamers.
• Removes refuse from kitchen area; sweeps, mops, and scrubs kitchen, dining and storage areas.
• Labels, loads, and delivers food products; defrosts and cleans refrigeration units and other equipment as directed.
• Operates dishwasher and buffers as needed.
• Follows written orders including recipes and dietary instructions.
• Make recommendations for future food needs, receive and store food and assist with serving food. Interprets recipes and follows modified diet plans as required.
• Maintains necessary records as instructed.
• Attend staff meetings and training as required.

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 Permit.

Physical Requirements: Must be able to:

• Lift a minimum of 45 lbs
• Bend, stoop, twist, reach overhead, and stretch
• Be on feet for extended periods.

Conditions of Employment :

• Employment is in the unclassified service as an employee at will.
• Contingent on a favorable state and federal background check.
• Contingent on passing pre-employment drug & alcohol screening.
• Temporary employee with no benefits
• Maximum of 29 work hours per week, paid monthly
• Employee will be considered essential personnel (required to work during inclement weather.
• Available to work if called in due to an emergency.
• Shift work and working weekends as needed (facility open 24 hours, 7 days a week)

Notes : This position is located at Thunderbird Challenge Program in Pryor, OK. Travel may be required at the expense of the employee to be reimbursed within 45 days of travel. Employment eligibility verified through e-Verify (Homeland Security), and a National Agency Check for positions that require computer access.

FOR MORE PROGRAM INFORMATION VISIT WWW.THUNDERBIRD.ORG

THE STATE OF OKLAHOMA IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
State of Oklahoma properties are smoke-free and vape-free therefore, the use of any and all tobacco products including, but not limited to, cigarettes, pipes, smokeless tobacco, other tobacco products, electronic cigarettes/vaping devices or any other product packaged for smoking or the simulation of smoking (regardless of nicotine content) is prohibited on all State properties.

Job Types: Part-time, Temporary

Pay: $16.34 per hour

Expected hours: No more than 29 per week

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

Shift:

• Day shift
• Evening shift

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• food handling/cooking: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver License (Required)
• Food Handler Certification (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $16