Teen jobs in Owasso
By Hannah Stephens
Finding your first job in high school can be difficult and daunting. More than deciding whether or not to work, it’s hard to determine what kind of job works for you. Can you fit the hours into your schedule? Does it pay well? Will you like your coworkers? Luckily, Owasso has many work opportunities, no matter your schedule.
Daylight Donuts
Photo Daylight Donuts taken from Facebook
If you’re a morning person who only wants to work weekends or holidays, Daylight Donuts is the place to work. Teens working there work the weekend from 5 AM-12 PM with a pay of $8.50/hour. To apply, just grab an application and turn it in. Some perks of working here include employee discounts on drinks and free donuts. Positions include working the register and cooking donuts.
Junior Saint Sophie Vang has been working for the company for about five months.
She states, “It is a good job because it helps for future jobs if you want to work in the kitchen or customer service.”
Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers
Photo of Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers taken from Facebook
If you don’t like waking up too early, Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers could be your new job. High schoolers work from 5 PM-10 PM with a pay of $12/hour and get meal discounts. To apply, fill out an online application, come in for an interview and then you can start working the same day. Positions include being a cashier or a cook.
Senior Tyler McKoy has been working at this establishment for about eight months.
Mckoy happily states it is a good teen job because “everyone there is friendly and it has good vibes.”
Rue 21
Photo of Rue 21 taken by Shannon T.
If you are more interested in working retail, Rue 21 would be a better fit for you. Employees here have flexible schedules, including evenings and weekends along with an employee discount of 40%. To apply, fill out an online application and come in for an interview. Tasks include stocking, working the register and helping customers find their perfect outfit.
Braum’s
Photo of Braum’s from Owassoisms.com
You have probably heard of or visited Owasso’s favorite ice cream shop: Braum’s. Teenagers here work from 5 PM-10 PM for $11.50/hour and get a discount of 15% off of meals. To apply, just fill out an online application and then come in for an interview. Positions include working the register, stocking, and cooking.
Senior Shiane Cassinger has been working at Braum’s for around a year.
She enjoys her job because workers are provided with “training and understanding bosses.”
These are just a few examples of jobs around Owasso, but as our town continues to grow, so do its opportunities. No matter what you are looking for in a job, there are countless options to choose from.