(Classified) Cafeteria Worker 6.5 Hours

Young World Physical Education; Guthrie (OK); On-site; USD 14,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Guthrie Public Schools is seeking a Cook’s Helper for the school cafeteria in Guthrie, Oklahoma. This full-time position (6.5 hours daily) supports meal preparation and serving while upholding safety and cleanliness standards.

Starting date is Aug 13, 2026. The role reports to the Cafeteria Manager and aims to provide attractive, nutritious meals for students and staff in compliance with federal/state guidelines.

Qualifications

• Must be in good physical condition with endurance for long standing and lifting at least 35 pounds.
• High school education or equivalent satisfied.
• Meets district health and citizenship requirements.
• Ability to read, write and comprehend directions.
• Good appearance, clean and cheerful and attentive to work.
• Food handler permit required.
• Annual TB test maintained.
• Board may approve suitable alternatives.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food following menus and standardized recipes with safe handling.
• Maintain sanitation and safety per health dept and district policy.
• Keep departmental records and serve students and adults according to guidelines.
• Maintain professional appearance and cross-train as needed.
• Follow clean-as-you-go practices and assist with daily cleanup.
• Perform other duties as requested by the Cafeteria Manager.

Skills

Physical endurance

Manual dexterity

Reading & writing ability

Oral presentation & grooming

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

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Job Details

Starting Date: Aug 13, 2026

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Categories: Support Staff > Food Service

Job Description

TITLE: Cook’s Helper

QUALIFICATIONS

1. 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.


2. High school education or equivalency.


3. Satisfy all district requirements with regard to physical health and citizenship.


4. Possesses ability to read, write and comprehend directions.


5. Good personal appearance, clean, well groomed, cheerful, direct, alert and interested in the work offered.


6. Food handlers permit required.


7. Maintain a yearly T.B. test.


8. 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:
   
   
   
   • 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
   
   
   • 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.

Contact Information

• Latoya Jones , Director of Child Nutriton


• Child Nutrition


• Phone: [phone]


• Email: [e-mail]