Assistant Food Service Manager II

Agency: Oklahoma Military Department

About the role

This position will assist the Food Service Manager to perform highly skilled work involving the daily food service operations of the Sooner Job Challenge (SJC). SJC serves up to 100 people per meal; three meals per day, seven days per week plus an after-dinner snack and participates in the USDA National School Meals programs.

Responsibilities

• Assist Food Service Manager in coordinating purchasing, food planning, preparation and serving, inventory control, cleaning and maintenance of sanitary standards in the preparation areas, serving, and dining areas of the Dining Facility.
• Supervise staff and prepare work schedules.
• Create and maintain food production records in accordance with state Child Nutrition guidelines and prepare required reports.
• Review menus and suggest changes; interpret recipes, modified diet plans, and proper portion control in accordance with USDA National School Meals programs.
• Recommend updates to standard operating procedures as necessary.
• Present findings about relevant problems or issues to supervisor.
• Attend and/or conduct staff meetings and provide annual continuing educational training requirements for all school nutrition employees.
• Perform related work as assigned by supervisor.
• May supervise students serving in support roles in the dining facility.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree in culinary arts, food management, or a similar field and one year of experience in a supervisory capacity or supervising inmates in a commercial or institutional food service environment; or an equivalent combination of education and experience, substituting one additional year of qualifying experience for each year of the required education.
• Experience working with youth is desirable.
• Knowledge of requisition and inventory records; food service organization and operation; food preparation and modified diets; safety hazards and precautions; proper sanitation methods; food storage methods; menu planning and recipe interpretation; standard cooking weights and measures; and principles of training.
• Ability to interpret and prepare special dietary menus and menu instructions; establish and maintain effective working relationships with others; give and follow oral and written instructions; and organize and supervise the work of others.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office programs and the internet.
• At least 8 hours of food safety training either not more than 5 years prior to employment or completed within 30 calendar days of the employee’s start date.
• Valid Oklahoma Driver’s license.
• U.S. citizenship (required for T1/CNACI security clearance eligibility).

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to lift a minimum of 45 lbs.
• Able to bend, stoop, twist, reach overhead, stretch, and be on feet for extended periods.

Conditions of Employment

• Serves a 12-month trial period.
• Contingent on a favorable NCIC/OSBI background check.
• Contingent on passing pre-employment drug & alcohol screening.
• Must maintain a valid driver’s license.
• T1/CNACI security clearance.
• Available to work if called in due to an emergency.
• Considered essential personnel (work during inclement weather).
• Shift work and working weekends (facility open 24 hours, 7 days a week).
• Tobacco and vape-free facility.

Pay

$47,604.00