2025 - 2026 Cook

Oklahoma City, OK, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Part-time

Hourly

Compensation

Hourly

Range $12.18 - $1.00

Work Schedule

Standard Hours

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plan

Professional Development

Employee Discounts

flexible schedule

Job Description

Western Heights Public School is a respected educational institution dedicated to providing a nurturing and educational environment for its students. Committed to excellence in education, the school emphasizes comprehensive development programs that support the academic, social, and physical growth of its students. The school's food service department plays a vital role in ensuring the health and well-being of its students by providing nutritious, safe, and appealing meals every school day. This department operates under the guidance of school policies aligned with state and federal nutrition standards, including adherence to the USDA guidelines and HACCP food safety principles.

The role available is a Food Service Worker within the Western Heights Public School system. This position is pivotal in delivering quality food and nutrition services, supporting the cafeteria manager and assistant manager with semi-skilled to skilled level tasks. The role demands a high level of commitment to food safety, sanitation, and student satisfaction while efficiently managing daily food preparation and service operations. The Food Service Worker will prepare and serve meals following standardized recipes and portion controls, maintain kitchen cleanliness, assist with inventory management, perform cashier duties as needed, and help ensure compliance with relevant food service regulations.

The position requires close collaboration with kitchen staff, school personnel, and students, thereby necessitating positive interpersonal skills and a genuine enjoyment of working with children. The worker will be responsible for managing various kitchen equipment safely and efficiently, promoting an organized and professional work environment. This is a full-time role offering a starting salary of $12.18 per hour, with opportunities to develop skills in institutional food service, hygiene standards, and customer service within an educational setting. The worker is expected to maintain excellent hygiene, follow safety protocols, and contribute positively to the school community in alignment with educational goals.

In summary, this Food Service Worker job at Western Heights Public School is an excellent opportunity for individuals interested in food service within a school environment, offering valuable experience in nutrition services and food safety. The role supports the school's mission to provide healthy meals that enhance the educational experience, promoting student success through responsible and caring food service practices.

Job Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent
Ability to acquire food service operator license preferred
Experience in institutional food service or quantity food preparation helpful
Ability to perform semi-skilled food service duties under supervision
Ability to follow food safety and sanitation standards including HACCP
Basic communication skills for exchanging information and filling forms
Ability to manually and electronically maintain accurate records
Basic math skills including measurement conversions
Ability to read and understand recipes and regulations
Willingness to properly use and maintain kitchen equipment
Ability to work cooperatively with staff and students
Good personal hygiene and physical ability to handle kitchen tasks
Ability to lift up to 40 pounds with assistance
Ability to maintain emotional control under stress
Ability to work standing and walking for 2 or more hours daily

Job Qualifications

Food service operator license preferred but not required
High school diploma or GED equivalent, provision may be waived by school district
Institutional food service or quantity food preparation experience helpful
Ability to acquire necessary skills to plan, prepare, inventory, document, cook, bake, serve meals, and clean-up
Knowledge of food service principles, sanitation and HACCP
Basic oral, written, and business communication skills
Ability to maintain records manually or via computer
Basic mathematical skills including addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and conversion of measurements
Ability to read and interpret recipes, rules, regulations, and instruction manuals
Willingness to learn proper use and maintenance of kitchen equipment and utensils
Good interpersonal skills and enjoyment working with children
Positive attitude towards staff, students, and the public

Job Duties

Prepare a variety of foods including soups, entrees, salads, sandwiches, fruits, vegetables, desserts and beverages following standardized recipes and menus
Set up food on serving lines, steam tables, salad bars or food bars and serve meals or meal components
Use only standardized recipes in food production
Assist in serving and selling foods in the cafeteria and common areas
Perform cashier duties as needed and ensure students meet reimbursement eligibility
Perform cleaning and sanitizing immediately after use of equipment, utensils, and preparation areas
Clean kitchen and serving areas after breakfast and lunch and after spills
Assist in maintaining accurate inventory by returning unused supplies and food to storage
Prepare meals to minimize waste and keep track of inventory usage
Assist in maintaining accurate and timely orders and production records as required by state and USDA
Operate and clean all kitchen equipment such as ranges, ovens, steamers, mixers, slicers, and dish machines
Perform general house cleaning and sanitizing including cleaning freezers, refrigerators, bathrooms, and doing laundry
Maintain a professional work environment
Perform other duties as assigned by the manager