Food Service Specialist -Griffin Memorial Hospital

Griffin Memorial Hospital in Norman, Ok is currently hiring for Food Service staff. Below is a breakdown of the key responsibilities and expectations for this role:

Job Overview

Primary Responsibilities

• Handling, preparing, cooking, and serving food.
• Catering to regular, modified, and special dietary needs.

Sanitation :

• Ensuring all work, preparation, and serving areas are kept clean and sanitary.

Key Qualities for Applicants :

• Understanding of food safety and sanitation protocols.
• Ability to accommodate dietary modifications (e.g., special diets for medical or health conditions).
• Strong organizational skills to manage multiple food preparation and serving tasks efficiently.

Job Type/Salary

• This is a full-time, shift position.
• Shifts are 8 hours in duration.
• Both Saturday's and Sunday's are REQUIRED for this position.

Pay :

Level I: $14.66/hourly Level II: $15.63/hourly Benefits Allowance, earn 15 days sick AND 15 days annual leave per year, up to 7% 401k match Scheduled days:

• Varies - 8-hour shifts / 5 days a week (40-hour workweeks) This position is non-exempt.

Posted until filled Minimum Qualifications and Experience

Level I:

• No experience 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.

Special Requirements

• Upon a conditional offer of employment, Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services applicants must submit to a physical examination and shall meet the physical examination requirements of lifting/carrying 50 pounds occasionally, 20 pounds frequently and able to push and pull a maximum force of 50 pounds.
• Applicants must be willing and able to fulfill any job-related travel normally associated with this position and as such have a valid driver’s license.

Why Join Us?

Generous Benefits

Annual base salary range of $30,492.80 - $32,510.40 plus a generous benefits allowance.

Comprehensive Health Coverage

A wide choice of health insurance plans with no pre-existing condition exclusions.

Flexible Spending Accounts

Options for healthcare and dependent care expenses.

Ample Time Off

11 paid holidays, 15 days of vacation, and 15 days of sick leave in the first year.

Retirement Savings Plan

With a generous company match to help secure your future.

Employee Assistance Program

Support when you need it.

Longevity Bonuses

For years of dedicated service.

Training Opportunities

Continuous learning and development for CEU requirements.

About us

Griffin Memorial Hospital (GMH) is located in Norman, Oklahoma, and serves all 77 counties in Oklahoma as a Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services (ODMHSAS) treatment center for adults. Griffin Memorial Hospital is a 120-bed acute psychiatric hospital serving persons aged18 and over with severe mental illness and provides in-patient hospital care for those in need of mental health & substance abuse services. THIS AGENCY REQUIRES COVERAGE 24 HOURS, 7 DAYS PER WEEK.

WORK HOURS AND LOCATION MAY VARY DEPENDING ON BUSINESS NECESSITY. EMPLOYEES MAY BE REQUIRED TO WORK WEEKENDS AND OVERTIME. Reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities may be provided upon request.

An Equal Opportunity Employer.