Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services
Food Service Specialist
JTCMHC - Lawton, OK - Full Time
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:
We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:
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:
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
- 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)
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
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
