Cook I
Full Job Description: Cook I
Salary Grade: Hourly 07 ($13.72 - $17.26)
Tulsa Public Schools’ existing salary schedules provide career increment adjustments based on education/experience and/or years of creditable service. For more information about the salary for this specific position please review the Salary Schedule for the corresponding Salary Grade (listed above).
For more information on our comprehensive benefits packages, please visit: Compensation and Benefits website.
Position Summary: This position will assist the school cafeteria team in the processes necessary to provide breakfast, lunch, and/or snacks to TPS students; focusing primarily in the quantity food production of menu items and may assist the Cook II.
Minimum Qualifications:
Education:
• High school diploma or equivalency
Specialized Knowledge, Licenses, etc.:
• Must have a current Food Handler’s Permit issued via the Tulsa City/County Health Department
Experience:
• Basic knowledge of quantity food preparation and customer service skills
• Prefer school lunch experience
Specific Training/Skills:
• Work well under pressure; meeting multiple and sometimes competing deadlines
• At all times, demonstrate cooperative behavior with colleagues, supervisors, and subordinates
Physical Requirements:
• Be able to tolerate exposure to higher-than-average room temperature and humidity
• Be able to tolerate noise, movement, and a fast-paced environment
• Be able to tolerate cleaning supplies and odors associated with those cleaning agents
• Be able to lift, pull, or push up to 10 pounds, frequently to up 25 pounds, and occasionally up to 50 pounds
• Be able to stand and/or walk for long periods of time
About Our District:
At Tulsa Public Schools, our mission is to inspire and prepare every student to love learning, achieve ambitious goals, and make positive contributions to our world. We are the destination for extraordinary educators and staff who work with our community and families to ignite the joy of learning and prepare every student for the greatest success in college, careers, and life. Our core values of equity, character, excellence, team, and joy guide how we work and interact with each other and our community.