Food Service Specialist II

About the role

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 as a floater between Lighthouse Services in Woodward and the Fort Supply Inpatient Unit, providing support where needed and helping 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!

Responsibilities

• Prepare 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

Qualifications

• One year of experience in commercial or institutional food service, or an equivalent combination of education and experience (one year of vocational/technical school training in food preparation may substitute for experience)
• Must be able to pass an OSBI background check
• Must possess a US driver’s license for job‑related travel if necessary
• Upon a conditional offer, must submit to a urinalysis drug test (safety‑sensitive position)
• Must pass a physical examination, including the ability to occasionally lift/carry 50 pounds and pull a maximum force of 25 pounds
• Must be available for 24/7 coverage, with potential weekend and overtime work as needed

Benefits

• Generous benefit allowance to offset insurance costs
• Flexible Spending Account
• 11 Paid Holidays
• 15 days of vacation and 15 days of sick leave the first year
• Retirement Savings Plan with a generous company match
• Employee Assistance Program
• Longevity Bonus for years of service
• Student loan repayment options

Pay

Annual Salary: $32,500.00 (equivalent to $15.62 per hour).

Schedule

Primary working hours: 6:00 am–2:30 pm or 9:30 am–6:00 pm. Position may require coverage 24 hours, 7 days per week, with possible weekend and overtime work as needed.