School Cafeteria Kitchen Assistant - Food Prep & Service

Mustang Middle School; Mustang (OK); On-site; USD 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Mustang Public Schools is hiring a 2026-2027 Full-Time Cafeteria Assistant at Mustang Middle School in Mustang, OK. The role involves assisting with food portions, learning and operating kitchen equipment, and maintaining a clean, safe work environment.

The position requires high school or trade school background, and candidates must meet citizenship/residency or work visa requirements. The job emphasizes adherence to district policies and effective teamwork in a school cafeteria setting.

Qualifications

• High School/Trade School degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.

Responsibilities

• Assists in the preparation of food portions and follows preparation policies.
• Learns to cook in basic areas and specializes in one area.
• Operates equipment such as dish machine, convection oven and mixers with emphasis on safety.
• Keeps work area clean and follows a 'clean as you go' policy.
• Performs related duties as assigned by the cafeteria manager.
• Ensures food is prepared and served in attractive condition and takes action if not.
• Maintains personal appearance and proper uniform and footwear.
• Notifies manager if unable to report for work to arrange substitutes.
• Reads recipes and adjusts recipes for quantity.
• Follows district policies and state and federal laws.

Skills

Food preparation

Safety compliance

Equipment operation

Cleaning

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Dish machine

Convection oven

Tilt skillet

Job description

Mustang Public Schools is hiring a 2026-2027 Full-Time Cafeteria Assistant at Mustang Middle School in Mustang, OK. The role involves assisting with food portions, learning and operating kitchen equipment, and maintaining a clean, safe work environment.

The position requires high school or trade school background, and candidates must meet citizenship/residency or work visa requirements. The job emphasizes adherence to district policies and effective teamwork in a school cafeteria setting.