Campus

OSU-Stillwater

Contact Name & Email

Karen Clark, ksclark@okstate.edu

Work Schedule

Monday-Friday 7:00am-3:30pm

Appointment Length

Regular Continuous/Until Further Notice

Hiring Range

$15.00 - $20.00/hourly  (contingent upon available funding) 

Special Instructions to Applicants

For full consideration, please include a resume, cover letter and contact information for three professional references.

About this Position

Responsible for general kitchen management and organization. Prepare nutritious and enjoyable meals and snacks for children ages 12 months to 6 years using approved recipes. Plan meals and snacks in accordance with NAEYC and OKDHS child nutrition guidelines; including portion size and restricted foods. Follow Oklahoma State Department of Health guidelines for commercial kitchens; including sanitation and storage of food and chemicals. Responsible for inventory of food and cleaning supplies; includes ordering and/or purchasing. Responsible for sanitation and safe operations of all equipment; including daily cleaning routine and obtaining necessary repairs or reporting of broken equipment. Occasional food preparation for field trips and family events. Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• High School/GED (degree must be conferred on or before agreed upon start date)

• Two years of experience in food services or related experience.

  Post-secondary education may be substituted for years of experience

• Certifications, Registrations, and/or Licenses:

  Pediatric First Aid and CPR within 60 days of employment. Successful completion of ServSafe Manager’s course within 90 days of employment and maintained every five years. Required annual training through OSU.

• Skills, Proficiencies, and/or Knowledge:

  Knowledge of child nutrition requirements. Knowledge of kitchen equipment use and maintenance. Self-management: flexibility, time management, readiness to improve own performance. Teamwork: respecting others, co-operating, contributing to discussions. Problem-solving: applying creative thinking to develop appropriate solutions. Excellent communications skills; written and verbal. Organized and methodical. Excellent standards of hygiene. Positive attitude. Application of information technology: basic IT skills, including MSWord, Excel and using internet search engines.

Preferred Qualifications

• Vocational/Technical, nutrition or related field

• Two years experience supervising staff in food service industry.

• Two years of meal planning and preparation in a school or child care facility.