Child Nutrition Worker I

Young World Physical Education; Jenks (OK); On-site; USD 17,881; Full time

Job summary

A local education institution is seeking a Child Nutrition Worker I in Jenks, Oklahoma. This role involves serving nutritious meals to students while ensuring compliance with health standards. Candidates must have a high school diploma or GED and a Food Service Handlers Permit. The position requires physical stamina to perform various duties within the kitchen and serving areas. Offering both full-time and part-time opportunities, the starting hourly wage is $12.98. Interested candidates should reach out to the Child Nutrition Director for more details.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid Food Service Handlers Permit.
• Satisfy all district physical health requirements.
• High school diploma or GED is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Serve students nutritious meals in a clean environment.
• Ensure food quality, palatability, and safety.
• Maintain sanitation standards as per health regulations.
• Document required department records.

Skills

Health, strength and endurance

Food Service Handlers Permit

Sanitation and safety standards

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Child Nutrition Worker I

Jenks Public Schools Child Nutrition – Jenks, Oklahoma. Open on Google Maps.

This job is also posted in Jenks Public Schools.

Job Details

Job ID: 5136362

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Re-Posted: Jan 21, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Position: Child Nutrition Worker I (Multiple full-time and part-time positions available)

Reports to: Child Nutrition Manager

Supervises: None

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Health, strength and endurance to perform assigned duties.
• Food Service Handlers Permit required.
• Satisfy all district requirements with regard to physical health and citizenship.
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.

Position Goal: To serve students attractive and nutritious meals in an atmosphere of efficiency, cleanliness and friendliness while meeting all Federal and State guidelines for Child Nutrition Programs.

Essential Functions & Responsibilities

• Performs assigned duties in quality food production following menus and standardized recipes using quality preparation and service methods with safe food handling techniques to ensure Child Nutrition Department standards of the following:
  • Food quality, palatability and appearance
  • Correct, safe temperatures
  • Proper utensil portion sizes
  • Proper and timely storage of deliveries and left over food
  • Appearance of serving lines for eye appeal
• Maintains defined standards of sanitation and safety as outlined by local State Health Departments.
• Maintains required departmental records.
• Serves students and adults in a pleasant manner while ensuring Federal guidelines are followed.
• Professional appearance in accordance with department standards.
• Maintains all guidelines required of Child Nutrition Programs as instructed by the manager and child Nutrition Director.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Employment Terms

Employment Terms: Nine (9) month classified hourly contract

FLSA Qualification: Non-Exempt

Evaluation: Jenks Public Schools classified Evaluation

Physical Demands

This is an overview intended for compliance with the ADA – it is not an exhaustive list of the duties to be performed. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions of a specific position.

Regular Requirements: Stand for extended periods; sit for extended periods; twist at the neck and trunk; bend at the waist; stoop, kneel, crouch; lift/move up to 50 pounds; handle objects and tools with hands; repetitive use of fingers and hands.

Occasional Requirements: Reach with hands and arms overhead, above shoulder and horizontally; lift/move up to 50 pounds.

Visual Requirements: Close, color, peripheral, depth perception, ability to adjust focus.

Hearing/Speaking Requirements: Adequate to exchange information.

Position Type: Contract

Salary: $12.98 Per Hour

Job Categories: Support Staff > Food Service

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.

Contact Information

• Pat Meadows , Director
• Child Nutrition
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]