Food Service Specialist I

Here at ODMHSAS, we believe in I.C.A.R.E. – Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence.  Our mission is to promote healthy communities and provide the highest quality care to enhance the well-being of all Oklahomans.  We take that very seriously – because we care! 

Come grow with us!  The Oklahoma Forensic Center (OFC) located in Vinita, OK is a 24 hour/365 day secure inpatient forensic facility that provides jail competency services for the State of Oklahoma.  Currently, OFC has 268 beds for consumers who have been found Incompetent for adjudication or adjudicated as Not Guilty by Reason of Insanity. 

Here at the Oklahoma Forensic Center the Food Service department is hiring for Food Service Specialists that would be assigned responsibilities at an inpatient behavioral health facility that may include, but are not limited to, handling, preparing, cooking, and serving food for regular, modified and special diets.  This includes maintaining clean and sanitary work, preparation and serving areas. 

Open/Close dates: 7/6/2026-until filled 

Full-time 

Hourly payrate : $14.66/hr 

Shift differentials when applicable 

Primary Working Hours are 5:00am-1:30pm & 11:00am-7:30pm 

FLSA Status:  Non-Exempt 

Primary Work Location/Department: Oklahoma Forensic Center/ Food Service 

Vacancies:  Multiple 

Level 1 – No requirements. 

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. 

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 occasionally lifting/carrying 50 pounds; 20 pounds frequently and able to push and pull a maximum force of 50 pounds.  

ODMHSAS is proud to provide a comprehensive benefits package designed to support our employees and their dependents.   Our benefits include: 

Generous state paid benefit allowance to help cover insurance premiums 

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

Flexible spending accounts for health care expenses or dependent care 

Employee assistance programs and health and fitness programs 

11 paid holidays 

15 days of vacation and 15 days of sick leave the first year 

Retirement Savings Plan with a generous match 

Longevity Bonus for years of service 

Student Loan repayment options 

Training opportunities for CEU requirements 

Drug and Alcohol Pre-employment and Pre-placement Testing:  

Upon a conditional offer of employment, applicants for safety sensitive positions shall be required to submit to urinalysis to test for drugs. Appointment to a safety sensitive position shall be contingent upon a negative drug test result. 

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. 

The State of Oklahoma is an equal opportunity employer