Job Details

Position Type:
Student Nutrition Services/Kitchen Specialist

Date Posted:
11/3/2025

Location:
OKCPS Operations Center - Student Nutrition
Reports To: Cafeteria Supervisor
FSLA Status: Non-Exempt
Compensation: 454 (Salary determined by experience)
Work Days: 176
FTE: 6 hours per day (hours will vary based on site)

Kitchen Specialist

Position Summary:

This position is responsible for the receiving, safeguarding, preparing, cooking, serving and cleanup of food and non-food supplies. Operating a district vehicle may be required when performing assigned tasks. Tasks may include being assigned to school sites where needed and performance of catering and special events in support of OKCPS district and department activities.

**This position has been classified as Safety Sensitive in accordance with the Oklahoma Medical Marijuana and Patient Protection Act and/or the Department of Transportation (DOT), and Board Policy G-37-R3 Medical Marijuana & Safety Sensitive Positions Regulation. All candidates selected for hire or transferred into a Safety Sensitive position must undergo and pass a pre-employment drug screen before being hired or transferred. Employees holding safety-sensitive positions may be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment, if they test positive for marijuana components or metabolites, even if they possess a medical marijuana license.**

Essential Duties:

• Prepares and serves food and beverages in accord with all federal, state, local and CNS policies.
• Assists and cooperatively works with all kitchen staff in creating a harmonious working environment.
• Maintains clean and safe work environment; practices overall safety and sanitation according to local, state and federal guidelines.
• Cleans and sanitizes the caferteria space, and all equipment.
• Performs the duties of the cafeteria supervisor in the absence of the cafeteria supervisor.
• Assists the cafeteria supervisor in clerical and record keeping responsibilities including menu planning and inventories.
• Attends training courses as appropriate for continuous development of skills and successfully complete training certifications will be expected.
• Maintains consistent and punctual attendance.
• Maintains neat uniformed appearance.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Job Specifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills and/or Abilities Required):

• A high school diploma or GED preferred.
• Valid driver's license.
• Food Protection Manager Certification from an accredited program as outlined by OSDH Chapter 257.

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements:

The working conditions and physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• Regularly required to stand and use hands for repetitive actions involving simple/firm grasping and fine manipulation to find, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls.
• Frequently walks, reach with hands and arms, talk or hear, and taste or smell. Occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, squat, crouch, or crawl.
• Regularly lift and/or move up to 35 pounds, 50 pounds frequently with assistance ,75 pounds occasionally with assistance.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

This job description is not intended to be all inclusive. The employee will also perform other reasonably related business duties as assigned by the supervisor or appropriate administrator. Oklahoma City Public Schools reserves the right to, update, revise or change job duties as the need prevails. This document is for communication only and not intended to imply a written or implied contract of employment. The Board of Education and Superintendent may approve alternatives to the listed qualifications.