Cook Aide - Oakland School District

Douglas Education Service District; Oakland (OR); On-site; USD 23,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Oakland School District in Oakland, OR is seeking a Cook Aide for a 6-hour day on a 4-day school week. The role involves meal preparation, serving meals, operating the dishwasher, and cleaning the kitchen. Heavy lifting and pushing/pulling requirements apply, with prior food service experience helpful.

Minimum qualifications include a high school diploma or equivalent, the ability to work well with children and adults, and a current Food Handlers Certificate. Beginning date is September 2026.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to work cooperatively with children and adults.
• Physical ability to lift approximately 40 lbs and handle heavy cartons/bags.
• Maintain a current Food Handlers Certificate.

Responsibilities

• Assist in meal preparation and serving meals.
• Run the dishwasher and clean kitchen areas.
• Heavy lifting up to 40 lbs; push/pull up to 75 lbs.
• Experience with large-volume food preparation is helpful.

Skills

High school diploma

Interpersonal skills

Physical endurance

Food Handlers Certificate

Education

High School Diploma or the Equivalent

Job description

Oakland School District VACANCY NOTICE
931 Old Town Loop. PO Box 390 April 6, 2026
Oakland, OR 97462

POSITION

Cook Aide 6 hours per day 4-day school week.

DUTIES

Assist in meal preparation, serving meals, run the dishwasher and clean. Heavy lifting up to 40 lbs. required. Ability to push pull 75 lbs. Experience with large volume food preparation helpful.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• High School Diploma or the Equivalent.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with children and adults.
• Physical ability to handle heavy cartons bags and other containers associated with the job. Ability to lift approximately 40 lbs.
• Maintain current Food Handlers Certificate.
• Such alterations to the above as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.

SALARY RANGE

$16.87 – $20.40 per negotiated salary schedule, depending on experience.

BEGINNING DATE

September 2026

WORK YEAR

Per calendar

APPLICATION DEADLINE

Open until filled.

CONTACT

Allynne Gurule

Oakland School District
931 Old Town Loop Rd Oakland, OR 97462

541-459-4341 FAX: [phone]

[e-mail]

Any offer of employment is subject to a successful passage of:

OAKLAND SCHOOL DISTRICT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.