(Classified) Cafeteria Worker 6.5 Hours

Junior High; Guthrie (OK); On-site; USD 13,000 - 17,000; Full time

Job summary

Guthrie Junior High in Guthrie, Oklahoma, is seeking a Cook's Helper for a 6-hour school-day position in the cafeteria. The role requires basic academic qualifications, physical stamina, and adherence to safety and health standards to serve students nutritious meals.

Reporting to the Cafeteria Manager, this full-time opportunity emphasizes teamwork, reliability, and a positive attitude, with cross-training available as needed and alignment with state and federal Child Nutrition guidelines.

Qualifications

• Good physical condition with endurance for long standing and lifting up to 35 lbs.
• High school education or equivalency.
• Meets district health and citizenship requirements.
• Able to read, write, and follow directions.
• Professional appearance and positive attitude is expected.
• Food handler permit required.
• Annual TB test maintained.
• Board may accept reasonable alternatives.

Responsibilities

• Prepare meals following menus and recipes using standard sanitation practices.
• Maintain sanitation and safety standards per health department and district policy.
• Keep required departmental records.
• Serve students and staff in a courteous manner while following guidelines.
• Maintain professional appearance and departmental standards.
• Assist Cafeteria Manager and Nutrition Director as needed.
• Be a reliable team member, with flexible cross-training when required.
• Follow clean-as-you-go routines and participate in cleanup duties.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Skills

Physical fitness

Endurance

Manual dexterity

Food handler permit

TB test annually

Education

HS education or equivalent

Job description

(Classified) Cafeteria Worker 6 Hours

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Job Details

Job ID: 5895924

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Aug 20, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

TITLE: Cook's Helper

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Good physical condition. Endurance for walking, standing for long periods of time, lifting at least 35 pounds, and other physical activities during working hours. Can tolerate heat, steam and most cleaning compounds. Good manual dexterity and coordination.
• High school education or equivalency.
• Satisfy all district requirements with regard to physical health and citizenship.
• Possesses ability to read, write and comprehend directions.
• Good personal appearance, clean, well groomed, cheerful, direct, alert and interested in the work offered.
• Food handlers permit required.
• Maintain a yearly T.B. test.
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.

REPORTS TO: Cafeteria Manager

POSITION GOALS:To serve the students attractive and nutritious meals in an atmosphere of efficiency, cleanliness, cheerfulness, and personal caring, while meeting all Federal and State guidelines for Child Nutrition Programs.

PAY GRADE: Refer to Support Salary Schedule

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Perform assigned duties in quantity food production following menus and standardized recipes using quantity preparation and safe food handling techniques to ensure the Child Nutrition Department standards of:
   1. food quality, palatability and appearance
   2. correct, safe temperatures
   3. proper utensil portion sizes
   4. proper and timely storage of deliveries and left over food
   5. appearance of serving lines for eye appeal
   6. maintain a pleasant smile and attitude while serving.
2. Maintain defined standards of sanitation and safety as outlined by local and state health departments and District Policy.
3. Maintain required departmental records.
4. Serve students and adults in a pleasant manner while ensuring that all State and Federal guidelines are followed.
5. Maintain professional appearance in accordance with department standards.
6. Maintain all guidelines required of Child Nutrition Programs as instructed by the Cafeteria Manager and Child Nutrition Director.
7. Become a valuable 'team' member to help make the cafeteria run smoothly.
8. Never abuse leave privileges.
9. Willing to cross train in all areas of the cafeteria should the need arise for experienced workers due to illness and emergencies.
10. Follow a 'clean as you go' program. Accept rotating clean-up assignments. Take pride in appearance of your work area as well as the whole work area (kitchen).
11. Perform other related duties as requested by the supervisor.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Work each day school is in session. Attend all in-service training required by Food Service Director. Be available for work prior to school start up and ending for cleanup and storage of supplies.

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Categories:

Support Staff > Food Service

Job Requirements

Contact Information

• Latoya Jones , Director of Child Nutriton
• Child Nutrition
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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