Cafeteria Supervisor - Thelma Parks

Oklahoma City Public Schools; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Oklahoma City Public Schools seeks a Cafeteria Supervisor to manage daily operations of a school cafeteria, lead the cafeteria team, and oversee receiving, preparation, cooking, serving and cleanup of meals and supplies. This role may involve district-wide catering and special events.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED, a valid driver’s license, and a Food Protection Manager Certification, with safety-sensitive duties and potential pre-employment drug screening in accordance with

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Food Protection Manager Certification required from an accredited program.
• Read, speak and write English; basic math skills.
• Ability to count money.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily cafeteria operations and staffing.
• Receive, prepare, serve and clean up food and supplies.
• Train cafeteria staff on policies and safety procedures.
• Order food and supplies per department procedures.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state and district nutrition guidelines.

Skills

High school diploma

Driver's license

Food Protection Manager Certification

English proficiency

Money handling

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Title: Cafeteria Supervisor

• Date Posted: 8/12/2026

Reports To:

Operations Coordinator

FSLA Status:

Non-Exempt

Compsation:

201(Salary determined by experience)

Work Days:

183

FTE:

8 hours per day (hours will vary based on site)

Position Summary:

Responsible for managing the overall operation of a school cafeteria. Responsible for leading the cafeteria team in all aspects of operation. In addition to the receiving, safeguarding, preparing, cooking, serving and cleanup of food and non-food supplies. Operating a district vehicle may be required when performing assigned tasks. Tasks may include being assigned to school sites where needed and performance of catering and special events in support of OKCPS district and department activities.

**This position has been classified as Safety Sensitive in accordance with the Oklahoma Medical Marijuana and Patient Protection Act and/or the Department of Transportation (DOT), and Board Policy G-37-R3 Medical Marijuana & Safety Sensitive Positions Regulation. All candidates selected for hire or transferred into a Safety Sensitive position must undergo and pass a pre-employment drug screen before being hired or transferred. Employees holding safety-sensitive positions may be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment, if they test positive for marijuana components or metabolites, even if they possess a medical marijuana license.**

• Follows all OKCPS and Child Nutrition Services policies and procedures.
• Maintains all federal, state, local and Child Nutrition Services records to ensure they are in compliance.
• Prepares and serves foods and beverages in accord with all federal, state, local and Child Nutrition Services
• Trains and develops all assigned cafeteria staff.
• Extends recipes and menus, orders necessary food and supplies in accordance with approved departmental procedures.
• Maintains clean and safe work environment; performs job safely.
• Communicates with principal concerning changes affecting students and staff.
• Establishes effective working relationships with other members of the school staff.
• Cleans and sanitizes the cafeteria space, and all equipment.
• Maintains the highest standards of personal hygiene and appearance.
• Promotes the overall effectiveness of the cafeteria by performing all assigned tasks and sharing responsibilities of the cafeteria team.
• Frequent lifting of food containers, food items and pots, etc.
• Communicates effectively and professionally with co-workers, students, parents, vendors and all schools employees.
• Attends training courses as appropriate for continuous development of skills and successfully complete training certifications will be expected to meet additional USDA and/or Local guidelines for professional standards and certificate.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Job Specifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills and/or Abilities Required):

• A high school diploma or GED.
• Valid driver's license.
• Food Protection Manager Certification from an accredited program as outlined by OSDH Chapter 257.
• Read, speak and write English; add, subtract, multiply and divide whole numbers, fractions and decimals.
• Employees may speak another language other than English in the work place as long as it does not interfere with job performance.
• Accurately count money.

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements:

The working conditions and physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• Regularly required to stand and use hands for repetitive actions involving simple/firm grasping and fine manipulation to find, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls.
• Frequently walks, reach with hands and arms, talk or hear, and taste or smell. Occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, squat, crouch, or crawl.
• Regularly lift and/or move up to 35 pounds, 50 pounds frequently with assistance ,75 pounds occasionally with assistance.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

**This job description is not intended to be all inclusive. The employee will also perform other reasonably related business duties as assigned by the supervisor or appropriate administrator. Oklahoma City Public Schools reserves the right to, update, revise or change job duties as the need prevails. This document is for communication only and not intended to imply a written or implied contract of employment.The Board of Education and Superintendent may approve alternatives to the listed qualifications.**